Issue #602 - Sunday, November 5, 2023 Dear Fellow Grower, In today's issue... - Dense buds are fantastic...when you get them the right way! Back in the day, companies were making their buds dense by adding harmful chemicals known as synthetic PGRs. These days, we can accomplish the same thing but without additives that could harm you long term. Instead, we use the power of collective human knowledge to make buds so dense, they could be used as blunt weapons!
- Our recent harvest is in, tipping the scales
with over a pound of premium green under the glow of HLG 350R LEDs. The buds? As dense and compact as a secret stash of treasure... and we're sharing the loot! Check out the pictures to see the glittering results for yourself!
- Big thanks to the readers who dropped us their two cents last week on the next strains we should cultivate. Autoflowering strains are the hot ticket, it turns out. Take a gander at the contenders we're eyeing up,
and we'd love to hear your take! Which ones should we bring into the spotlight?
- You're not going to believe this, but some nefarious person has stashed a small collection of awesome cannabis pictures at the end of this newsletter. You can go look at if you want, but I have to warn you, there are delicious looking drugs down there and seeing them might make you want to grow and smoke your own. You've been warned...now go
check it out.
Nebula Haze & Sirius Fourside (founders of GrowWeedEasy.com) "When men speak ill of thee, live so as nobody may believe them." ~Plato by Nebula Haze Bud density isn’t everything… but it sure is nice! If your cannabis buds keep coming out light and fluffy and you’re not sure why, this article will break it down for you. Learn exactly how to grow the densest, most rock hard cannabis buds possible. Example of dense marijuana buds. Looks and feels
solid. This cannabis density tutorial shows you how to prevent airy “popcorn” buds! Why do cannabis growers want dense buds? Dense buds have many advantages: - Potency - Dense buds tend to have higher levels of THC than looser buds from the same plant. This isn't always the case, but the same principles that make buds dense (such as being located at the top of the plant with bright light, good growing environment, vigorous plants,
etc.) also tend to raise THC levels. As a result, on average, the densest buds on a particular plant tend to be some of the most potent buds on that plant.
- Weight - If all your buds are dense, that will greatly increase the overall yield weights at harvest. This means each harvest will give you more weed so it either lasts longer or leads to higher profits/savings. As another advantage, you can fit much more weed in less space when the buds are
dense.
- Smoking experience - Dense buds tend to make a smoother and more longer-lasting smoke compared to loose or airy buds. Note: If buds get too dense they can be difficult to work with or grind up. It's definitely not the case that more density is always better.
- Looks great - Beautiful aesthetics aren't necessary, but it does put a smile on your face to see your homegrown weed looks amazing. In general, dense buds
are seen as the most visually appealing, though likely that is the result of the fact that dense buds are often some of the best ones to smoke.
Would you like to start growing denser cannabis buds? If so, you’ve come to the right place. There are some extremely common reasons your cannabis buds aren’t growing as compact or dense as they could be, and I’m going to reveal exactly how to fix that today! Keep Reading and Learn How to Grow Buds as Hard as Rocks! (for example, give the right nutrients and supplements, force plants to grow denser buds, and more!)
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💡🌳💎 The HLG 350R LED Grows Dense Buds!
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Our recent harvest under the HLG 350R LED grow light
gifted us with buds as hard as hammers.
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LED grow lights are known for producing high-quality, beautiful, and potent weed, but sometimes the bud density isn't quite up to par compared to the old-fashioned "big bulb" grow lights like HPS, especially when using smaller LEDs. Not the case with the HLG 350R LED grow
light. If anything, I think this light may be too powerful for most home growers. We had two of them in a 4x4 grow tent and had to turn them both down to almost 50% power to keep them from cooking the plants. Despite, that, all the buds grew long and rock hard. Frankly, I'm considering trying an HLG 350R by itself in a 4x4 grow tent. Here was the
Purple Ghost Candy under the HLG 350R at 50% These plants produced the longest colas I've seen with LEDs so far. Here was the longest bud on harvest day. If you miss the ultimate power and bud density of the old big bulb grow lights like HPS, but want the sparkle, increased potency, purpling, and low heat/electricity that comes with LEDs, this may be the right light for you. However, it is truly the most intense LED I've ever tried, so don't underestimate its power! Luckily you can turn it way down as needed. Let us know if you'd rather see us
test the Mars Hydro FC-E4800 LED Grow Light in the same 4x4' setup next, or try one of the HLG 350R LEDs by itself. Check out the HLG 350R LED on Amazon.
Not for the faint of heart! Note: GrowWeedEasy.com is an Amazon associate and may receive a small commission for items purchased through our links. That means you help support this newsletter any time you click an Amazon link!
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🌟🧬🌱 What Strains Should We Grow Next?
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Thanks to everyone who sent in strain suggestions last week! So far it seems like many of you want to see us grow autoflowering strains for our next grow. Here are some of the strains we're considering. Let us know which ones you want! Option 1: Two-Month "Speedrunner" Autoflowering Strains - Several of you have shown interest in the fastest strains, so we thought it might be fun to do a grow
with only the fastest autoflowering strains (ready to harvest less than 2 months from germination). - Blackberry Auto by Fastbuds – As little as 56 days from sprout, purple buds, great smell, excellent
yields.
- Gelato Auto by Fastbuds – Ready in 56 days from sprout, big yields especially for the timeline.
- Green Crack Auto by Fastbuds – I’m not a huge fan of the name, but the strain makes excellent uds. Just 56 days to harvest with great yields.
2-month autoflowering strains tend
to stay small but can still produce a TON of weed!
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Option 2: Ultra-Potent Autoflowering Strains - Many growers have also asked about what autoflowering strains tend to grow the most potent weed, with buds that look like photoperiod buds. We put together a list of strains we thought might be cool to try for that. These ones each are ready to harvest in under 3 months. Option 3: You Tell Us! Those are some ideas, but we're still open to what you want! Hit the reply button and let us know what strains you want us to grow for you next! "Wanted to tell you I loved the Halloween article! It was very clever and witty! Well done!"" ~Bubbles Happy I'm glad you said that, because
Nebula tried writing in a slightly different way after taking a class. She was super excited to get a compliment on it, so thanks! 💚 ~Sirius "I have the Magical Butter Machine and use it primarily to make infused butter. I've only batten noted hash oil once (this past summer), however, after this weeks newsletter I'm about to embark on another try.
If m 70 years old. Grow my own cannabis and either vape or turn it into *firecrackers*. Tried making gummies one time...did not turn out very well and it then the mold set in...gross!!
Magical Butter Machine is an awesome SET IT AND FORGET IT kind of machine that all serious edible makers should consider investing in.
Thanks for a GREAT NEWS LETTER! I've been a subscriber FOREVERRRRRRRRRRRRR!!! ❤❤❤🚬😎😊"
~Debbie Debbie, your
letter brought a huge smile to both of our faces. You rock! ~Sirius "I am reading your whole site just in case my country legalizes. It will not, but I can hope." ~Anonymous We've been surprised by the countries that have been legalizing recently. Don't give up hope, friend, but stay safe in the meantime. 🙏 ~Sirius
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📸 Trophy Pics of the Week
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"My girls at all different stages! GDP in the center (getting close to harvest) bubba kush on the outside ! Bubba kush on left , the one starting to bud has weird little things what are they? Never noticed these before! (All autos)" ~Jeffery Those are calyxes and they're nothing to worry about. In fact, you should celebrate those! 🎉🥂
~Sirius Nebula here, I just wanted to add that calyxes stack on top of each other to make buds. So a single calyx is like a tiny piece of a bud. Every bud is made of many calyxes, but you see individual ones like these on bud sites that are a bit shaded. Unless you expose literally every single bud site to light, individual calyxes are a normal part of a plant that is healthy and on the right track.
~Nebula "Your website is full of knowledge love you guys this harvest was beautiful love the strain I created bubble cake and Colombian C-4. Got a little over 5 lbs this harvest going to start my next grow in a couple weeks outdoor greenhouse winter style 😁" ~J Look at you, with full bags on the ground like you're a weed-Heisenberg. Well done!
~Sirius "Hi guys love your site 👍 I switched from a 600W mh/hps to the mars hydro FCE about 2 years ago & I've had absolutely fantastic harvest's ever since. Fantastic coverage in my 4x4 tent, adjustable light bars is a great feature & lite. This light pulls a pound minimum with 4 plants with little effort. Produces fantastic dense, frosty big buds. I LOVE my FCE-4800!👍" ~Aaron I'm thinking about switching to a Mars Hydro from my HLG R-Specs for my next grow since so many of you have had good experiences with them. We asked and Aaron responded. What do the rest of you think? Is it time for a FCE-4800? 🤔 ~Sirius
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👮♀️ Beware of Scam Cops!
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This guy isn't one of the scam cops I'm talking about. He's a hero.
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"Your credit card is under arrest. You have the right to remain broke." Scammers have reached a level of boldness that I believe might be unsurpassed. They've begun to scam people while pretending to be members of the local police force. According to one report, the scammers even went so far as to even impersonate the local southern accent which would be impressive if they didn't also steal $2,000 from
a poor lady while doing it. This dirty trick has something in common with the vast majority of scams that are successful these days: they're dependent on you answering a communication from someone you don't know. The lies, technology and acting is getting better and better, but it's all useless if you don't answer. I'm a strong believer in having unknown callers go straight to voicemail. It's crazy how many times I've gotten a call from important looking names that don't
bother to leave a voicemail. Must not be that important, right? Remember, don't answer calls, emails, texts, or even letters from companies if you don't have business with them. Also, the cops will never call you when they have trouble with you. They're more of the straight-to-your-door type service. 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? - One way to make sure you're harvesting denser buds is to harvest at the correct time. Your buds will only get denser as they approach the "harvest window", so you'll get more weight, potency and density if you're patient. Think of it like a cake; if you don't let it cook for the right amount of time, you miss out on the desert that could have been. The link above will take you to a page that will help ensure you're harvesting your cake buds at the most opportune
time. 5 Best LED Grow Lights 2023 (Cannabis Yields, Speed, & LED Bud Quality) - This is a list LEDs that we wouldn't think twice about recommending to people who want to grow cannabis. I personally just finished a grow with one of the lights on this list and
I can say that Nebulas review of the HLG R-Spec is dead on. It helps make super dense buds on long colas, but boy does that thing have some crazy penetration. Make sure to give it some breathing room cuz it does not play around! Complete Drying & Curing Marijuana Guide - Imagine going out to a grocery
store and picking out a bunch of fresh vegetables, spices, broths and such. You pay for it, get home and assemble it into an amazing stew that needs to cook for hours. Then, finally, when it's done, you accidentally throw an entire fistful of salt in. Oh no! You go to scoop out some of the salt that's still on the surface, but somehow, another fistful of salt falls in. That's what it's like when a grower critically fails at drying and curing. Don't be the guy with the salty stew, have a solid
plan for drying and curing liek in thepage above. Also, keep fistfuls of salt away from your buds. If you love our newsletter, check out 5 Free Ways to Support GrowWeedEasy.com!
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🧙♀️🧙♂️ Who Runs This Newsletter?
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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 to! Learn which seed sources are recommended by Nebula Haze Sirius Fourside: 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 . Date: November 8, 2023
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