Issue #593 - Sunday, September 3, 2023 Dear Fellow Grower, In today's issue... - Waiting for your cannabis to fully mature is a process that will test you patience far more than any other aspect of growing. The thing is, the wait is worth it for many reasons! So what can you do
if you're waiting patiently, but your buds are being absolute divas? First, you must understand why your smelly diva roommates are moving slow, then we hurry them up!
- Do you need special supplements to make the best weed? When you shop for nutrients, you'll often get advertised various supplements that claim to help you produce better weed. Are they worth the money? Find out today! The answer may surprise
you...
- Godfather OG is a new strain with up to 30% THC! Let us know what you think!
- Last chance to sign up for our 5-week cannabis grow course, Home Grow Masterclass. Registration closes tomorrow!
- There's green in them there hills! Usually
when I say that it's because we have growers filling up actual hills with green weed. Today, the hills themselves seem to be made of green weed because these plants are quite freaking large. I'd say they're large and in charge, but I don't want them getting any ideas about thinking they're the boss...which they are in way if you think about it.
Nebula Haze & Sirius Fourside (founders of GrowWeedEasy.com) "If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you'll never get it done." ~Bruce Lee
Why Are My Buds Taking Forever to Mature? ⏳🌱⌛➡🌱🤷♀️ |
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Why is my plant taking so long to mature?
Sometimes you’ll run into a situation where the buds of one or more of your cannabis plants don’t appear to be maturing as fast as expected, even
after you’ve been in the flowering stage as long as the breeder has estimated. Why isn’t your marijjuana plant ready to harvest yet, and what can you do about it?
Here are some of the most common reasons your cannabis buds may be taking a long time to mature. Then, I’ll explain exactly what you need to do to speed things along so your buds ripen faster. 1.) "Lazy" strains
Some cannabis strains or specific plants take longer than others to finish ripening in the flowering stage, especially Sativa, Haze, and “XXL” strains. However, part of what makes these plants yield so much is the flowering stage takes a lot longer.
Another thing to consider is
that some strains are “lazy” and their buds don’t look ready for a long time, but then suddenly look mature almost overnight. I think of these end-heavy flowering plants as “procrastinators” 🙂 Make sure to keep a close eye on your plant if it’s taking a while because you might be surprised to look one day and realize it’s just about ready to harvest! This bud looks like it’s a long ways from harvest even though it’s been ten weeks in the flowering stage – look at all those white
hairs. Here’s that same bud only seven days later. It has almost completely matured in that time, and it’s also gained significantly in weight. Nearly all the white pistils have darkened and curled in, and the trichomes have turned cloudy. I think of strains that do this last-minute spurt as “procrastinators” 🙂 This impressive growth right before buds are mature is one of the reasons why you don’t want to harvest early; you could be losing out on potency and yields when you only need to wait a few more days! 2.) Breeders "Exaggerate"
When looking at the estimated flowering time for a strain (information you
can find with nearly every strain from a trustworthy seed source), remember that most breeders start counting when first flowers appear, not after the switch to 12/12. That makes sense for outdoor growers, but indoor growers should expect to add 1-2+ weeks to the breeder’s listed time for a more accurate estimate. Breeder estimates are often too short.
Do I need supplements to grow great weed? |
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Which supplements do you actually need? Which Cannabis Supplements Are Actually Necessary to Grow Great Weed?
“This is what puzzles me most, is all the cannabis nutrient companies have a “basic” nutrient line and then they have all the “extra” stuff they want you to give the plant to make big better buds. You can read in forums that growers think the extra stuff rocks and other say
that it sucks. The companies all claim theirs is the best. I have not seen a study that shows bigger buds are more potent or even healthier. I wonder if it is like when you compare an organically grown apple to a non-organic apple. The Non-organic one is bigger and shiner but the taste and texture (the important things) do not compare to the organic one. Are all the “extra” really better or would the plant be happier without them?”
~ BuddMarsh Oooh, this
is a great question! So here’s the thing. You don’t need supplements. Cannabis growers only need base nutrients, and that’s it. You can get all the way to harvest with the most amazing and top-quality buds ever, with even cheap base nutrients and nothing else. However, obviously, it’s more complicated than just that. One thing I’ll say, and when you talk to growers who have tried a lot of different
nutrient lines, you’ll often hear this… Keep reading to learn what supplements work, and what supplements are pure snake oil! |
Strain Spotlight: Godfather OG |
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Main bud from a Godfather OG plant. Up to 30% THC?!
We recently have received some good reports of the new strain Godfather OG from ILGM. It is easy to grow and produces up to 30% THC, especially if you have very strong grow lights and make sure to defoliate and keep the humidity low. Buds are consistently above 25% THC, even if you make mistakes.
Normally it's waaaay too expensive ($109 for 5 seeds?!?!?!), but they're having a deal right now where you get 20 feminized seeds for $149 (ends this morning
so grab it quick!). I just wanted to share for anyone that was looking for a really high-THC strain and happened to see this in time for the sale. Have any of you grown Godfather OG yet? What was your experience? What is the highest THC strain you've grown so far? Hit the reply button and let us know! Check out Godfather OG here. |
Last Chance to Join Our Exclusive Home Cannabis Growing Masterclass! |
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Embark on the journey to grow irresistibly potent, trichome-laden cannabis at home. Are you frustrated with the high prices, low quality, or limited access to the strains you want? We've been there. We're Nebula Haze and Sirius Fourside, the creators of this newsletter and founders of GrowWeedEasy.com (the web's #1 home cannabis cultivation guide since 2010). We've taken our experience
growing countless plants in the home environment and distilled it with years of teaching home growers, to create our comprehensive 5-week online course, the Home Grow Masterclass. Whether you're a first-time grower or already have a few grows under your belt, this course will turn
you into a master grower capable of producing the yields and bud quality you've always wanted. With structured and entertaining video lessons, a step-by-step searchable written guide, quizzes to keep you on track, and other helpful tools like the 24/7 Nebulabot, we're here to help you avoid common pitfalls and fast-track your way to a bountiful harvest. Don't miss out! Registration closes tomorrow, and the first class opens on September
5! Join the masterclass now! Still unsure? We're so confident in the quality of our course that we offer a 2-week money-back guarantee. If you're not completely satisfied for any reason, we'll refund your money, no questions asked. We're certain
that once you get a glimpse of what's inside, you won't be able to leave. To your growing success!
Nebula Haze & Sirius Fourside
Your Future Instructors P.S. We can't wait to see you in the masterclass and start this incredible journey together. Remember, enrollment ends at midnight tomorrow. Let's grow together! |
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"At 64 years (almost retired) I'm about 1 wk from drying 2 modest indoor plants. Your website is so well done. I'm starting to prepare my soil again. Thanks much!!" ~Don Glad to hear it, Don. I hope your next harvest is even better! ~Sirius |
"Keep up the good work 💪"
~Dušan We're on it! 💪😎 ~Sirius "Hi, Just wanted to say THANK YOU for your great tutorial on how to make cannacaps. I got all the supplies suggested and followed the steps, and they came out GREAT. I doubled the recipe using 11g of flower and came out with 179 caps. I only have to take 1 cap to feel great,
often feeling better than vaping an entire gram of flower! So by making cannacaps, I can now get high 10x more with the same amount of flower! Cha-ching!"
~David
Cha-ching, indeed! Edibles are a good way to make flower feel strong while also stretching out how long it lasts. 🎉 ~Sirius
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"Hello Nebula and Sirius,
Love your site and the helpful knowledge it shares. I am sharing pictures of this year's experiment, namely two plants that I had indoors over winter (Northeast here), partially harvested and then moved outdoors in spring. Both plants 're-vegged' and it was interesting to observe the process. Shared pics from Jun and then again in August. Currently CBD is in full flower mode, while Maui is much further behind and starting to
flower."
~Rich Today's article touched on re-vegging! Looks like a fun experiment to try out. Doing a reveg just for the heck of it is a luxury afforded mainly to outdoor growers with space to
spare. Enjoy that freedom! ~Sirius "Full reveg mode..." |
"Starting to look normal..." "...aaaand back in veg mode!" [No description included] ~Becky Those huge plants are the ones who wrote this and Becky only included her hand to show they haven't kicked her out the house...yet ~Sirius "Greetings friends!
I appreciate you’re Sunday reads! And, that course would be great! My only mentors! Two autos, per yer directions, in super soil, 3 wks. to take off. And, a Crescendo photo period, don’t laff, it was 100° with 100° humidity & I was suffering from the heat. ♥️
U’s…….."
~Major Stamen What's there to laugh about? This is a demonstration in great training on plants of different sizes. "Major's Many Marijuana Manifolds" 👨🏫 ~Sirius Okay, maybe this one is a little funny...
"Your Real, Not Fake Bank Is Calling..." |
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"This is the only appropriate reaction to bank scam calls." |
"This is Welles Fargon calling about your monies." Bank scam calls have become so common that literally every bank has to have a page on how to not get scammed out of your money. These days, it's easy for someone to call someone on the other side of the planet and have their name show up as your bank. And since so few banks service so many customers, scammers can guess at your bank and have a good
chance of being right. Luckily, this scam is easy to avoid once you know one simple trick: Never answer a phone call from your bank. If you think your bank needs to talk to you, call them at an official phone number you obtain from their official website. It's also worth noting that iPhone users have the option to "Block calls from
unknown numbers". Although this can block legitimate calls (say, from a doctor's office), they can leave a message can you can call them back. This feature is has insanely helpful for me. Make sure to watch out for seed scams! Remember: Real seed businesses don't contact you. They let you contact them. If anyone messages you to sell you seeds on social media, look out! It's possible they will take your payment and send nothing. Always take a
second to think before sending money to anyone, especially if they contact you (whether by DM, text message, phone call, email, etc.). Recommended Cannabis Seed Sources
These sources have gotten great reviews from our readers:
- Seed Supreme – California, United States
- ILGM (I Love Growing Marijuana) – California, United States
- MSNL – Netherlands bank with shipping centers in the US, Canada, and UK.
GrowWeedEasy.com has hundreds and hundreds of pages! Check out some articles you may not have seen... When Are Marijuana Buds Ready to Harvest? - When you're growing cannabis, knowing when to
harvest your plants is absolutely crucial. Your plant will gain a significant portion of its weight and potency within the few weeks surrounding the "harvest window". Harvest at the wrong time and you could lose potential goodies. But if you harvest at the right time, you get maximum strength, maximum yields and maximum happiness! Auto-Flowering Cannabis Strains
Guide - Autoflowering plants sure are great. They get started flowering on their own, they don't mind light leaks, and they tend to finish much faster. What's the downside? Luckily, we live in a time where you can get the pros of autoflowering strains with no cons. What does that mean? It means you definitely need to consider growing an autoflowering strain of cannabis. It's not mandatory you try them but- Oh wait, I just read that that you have to grow an auto...it's the
law! All-Natural Pesticides – Safe Up to Harvest! - You might not be an "All Natural" type of person, but no matter who you are, it's important to use safe stuff when you're treating a flowering plant. The last thing you want is to spray your plant with something that could be dangerous to you if ingested. Luckily, there are many safe solutions made from stuff you know
and even eat sometimes, like peppermint or coriander. That's right, you can kill pests with flavor!
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Nebula Haze: When I first started growing, I struggled. Now, it is my mission to make it easy for new growers to get started while helping advanced growers get bigger, better yields with less time and money. We update/add articles every week. Anyone and everyone can grow if they want
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Sirius Fourside is a hobbyist grower who has gained the bulk of his experience growing in water as a medium (deep water culture, bubbleponics). "Growing cannabis can be a relaxing hobby in and of itself, but it also saves you money and keeps you from having to
deal with shady characters. Cannabis is much easier to grow than people give it credit for, and growing in water doesn't increase the difficulty much, if any. But whether you want to grow in water, coco, or a different medium, we'll show you how easy it can be!" Copyright (c) 2023 GrowWeedEasy.com NOTE: If links aren't working or if pictures are not showing up properly, please view the full newsletter here: http://archive.aweber.com/gwe-updates Disclaimer: Grow Weed Easy only recommends products that we've either personally checked out ourselves, or that come from people we know and trust. For doing so, we may receive a commission. Nothing in this e-mail should be considered personalized Financial, Legal, or Medical Advice. The contributors to this magazine grow legally under their local laws but are not lawyers or
medical professionals. Any decision to grow marijuana should only be made after consulting with an experienced lawyer or other legal adviser. Any medical decisions should only be made after speaking with a doctor. Be safe! How Did I Sign Up For This Newsletter? Our records indicate that requested to be added to the GrowWeedEasy.com weekly newsletter at
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