The Summer Solstice, typically occurring around June 20th or 21st, marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. For us humans, it often means more daylight for outdoor shenanigans, but for plants, especially our leafy green friends, it's a critical moment! Cannabis, like many plants, is a photoperiod-dependent species, meaning its growth and flowering cycles are heavily influenced by the amount of light it receives. During the long days leading up to and immediately after the Solstice, cannabis plants are typically in their vigorous vegetative growth phase, soaking up all that glorious sunlight to build strong stems and abundant foliage. They literally 'chase the sun' to grow as big and bushy as possible before the shorter days of late summer and autumn signal it's time to start producing those beautiful flowers. It's a fascinating reminder of nature's rhythm and how deeply connected cannabis is to the celestial dance of light and season!