How to Grow Weed: Step-by-Step Guide

Jul 23, 2024

How to Grow Weed: Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction

  • This guide is for educational purposes only and is intended for adults.
  • The tutorial is based on a public journal by Mike, who followed the "Grow With Me" series.

Equipment and Initial Setup

  • Equipment: Listed in the video description.
  • Starting date: October 15th.
  • Soil: Happy Frog soil.
  • Nutrients: General hydroponic nutrients.
  • Soil Preparation: Prepared a week before germination; initial low pH.
  • Germination: Seeds popped in rapid rooters 7 days after soil preparation.

Strain Information

  • Mainly Sativa.
  • THC up to 19%, flowering time 10 weeks.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week 1

  • 100% germination; seeds transferred to prepared pots with domes for humidity.
  • Only plain water used.

Week 2

  • Domes removed; sticky traps for gnats.
  • Introduced mosquito bits tea for feeding.
  • Humidity maintained with open water containers.

Week 3

  • Introduction of nutrients; stems reinforced with chopsticks.
  • Variance in plant sizes observed.

Week 4

  • Plant topping initiated; concept explained (creating two branches from one).

Week 5

  • Significant growth observed; plants started on dunking method for feeding.
  • Runoff pH measured and adjusted with responsive feeding.

Week 6

  • Rapid growth; plants drinking significant amounts of water.
  • Humidifier added for better VPD.

Week 7-8

  • Regular dunks and feeds; started LSTing (Low-Stress Training).
  • Plant stem broken during LST but recovered.
  • Lowered light intensity due to yellowing leaves.

Week 9-10

  • Continued LST; persistent yellowing and burnt tips on leaves.
  • Mike prepared jugs for a friend to feed plants during vacation.
  • Post-vacation: Significant foliage growth; defoliation and pre-flip pruning done.
  • Light changed to 12/12 for bloom phase.

Bloom Phase Week-by-Week

Week 1 (Flip)

  • Color change observed; plants destressed by reduced light.
  • Bud sites established.

Week 2

  • Plants stretch; yellow centers normal as they turn into colas.
  • Foliage grows back quickly after defoliation.

Week 3

  • More defoliation needed; development of colas.

Week 4

  • Stretching stops; focus shifts to bud growth.
  • Heavy defoliation for better airflow and lower humidity.

Week 5

  • Dense bud growth; strong trichome development.
  • Middle plant previously a runt shows remarkable progress.

Week 6

  • Continued bud growth; differentiation between top and lower bud sites.

Week 7

  • Early signs of the end stage; possible phosphorus deficiency observed.
  • Foliage mostly green; plants in good condition.

Week 8

  • Trichomes mostly milky; advised to start flushing.
  • Different colors in plants; varied responses to pre-flush mix.

Week 9

  • More color differentiation; trichomes showing amber hints.
  • Plants ready for harvest.

Harvest

  • Week 10: Trichomes amber; chop time.
  • Plants hung dry for 9 days; humidity prioritized.

Yield

  • Total weight: 26 ounces of bud, 4 ounces of trim.
  • Weight verified through photos.

Conclusion

  • Success attributed to following the "Grow With Me" series.
  • For the complete guide, visit the creator's Patreon and website.

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