Issue #612 - Sunday, January 14, 2024 Dear Fellow Grower, Today's issue is about busting some common myths and "truisms" many of us have been incorrectly taught about growing cannabis. - Unlock Bigger Yields & More THC: 7 Key
Tips for 2024. Don't be fooled by misleading information and old beliefs. Today's main article reveals the top 7 game-changing insights that many growers don't know about. Use these straightforward tips and techniques to elevate your grow game!
- Did you get a chance to take our recent
survey? We regularly ask about your current top grow challenges and have received 2,845 responses so far! However, the results are shaping up to look completely different than in the past! Make sure you take the survey to add your voice, as we'll be sharing the results next week!
- This week's trophy pic show an incredible picture-perfect example of a Scrog by one of our students. It's amazing how much
control a grower has over the plant's final shape with some simple bending combined with a strategically placed net!
Nebula Haze & Sirius Fourside (founders of GrowWeedEasy.com) "It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so." ~Unknown (often misattributed to Mark Twain) by Nebula Haze Calling all cannabis growers! Do you also seek to improve your cannabis yields, potency, and overall bud quality based on the latest knowledge? As a passionate and curious home grower, I embarked on a series of ground-breaking side-by-side experiments to test out long-standing theories in the cannabis home cultivation community. The result? Prepare to get your notions questioned. Not only did my findings surprise me, I sought out experienced commercial growers and learned their personal tests confirmed these surprising results, too. Together, we’ve unlocked a wealth of new knowledge and growing skills for all growers to benefit from. Get ready to revolutionize your cannabis cultivation game (bigger yields, tighter buds, more terpenes, and higher THC levels) with the top 7 most recent lessons I’ve learned about cannabis cultivation going into 2024. 1.) More Light = More THC (Up to a
Point)
Get More THC with Increased Light Intensity: It’s a well-known fact among growers that more light typically boosts cannabis yields, or the total amount of bud produced. However, our recent experiments and lab testing reveal another fascinating correlation: the intensity of light a cannabis bud receives directly influences its THC content. For example, even on the same plant and the same branch, the buds which receive higher
light intensity tested with higher THC at the lab than their fellow buds that were hidden under a leaf during development, or located further from the grow light. For home cannabis growers who aim to elevate their bud potency, prioritizing strong direct light exposure to buds is key. Focus on providing high light levels directly to cannabis buds during the flowering stage to maximize THC production. Evolution of a Theory: Since my early days of growing in 2008, a hotly debated theory suggested that increasing light levels during the flowering stage could boost THC percentages in buds. Some growers speculated that THC served as a defense mechanism for the plant against sunlight, while others doubted its impact. Regardless of why the cannabis reacts to strong light with more THC, this once
controversial theory is now pretty well proven to be true. 2024 Insight: There’s a clear correlation between light intensity and THC production. Our lab tests confirmed it, and several commercial growers showed us that their tests also echoed this finding. Even within the same plant, buds that receive less light exhibit lower THC levels compared to those that developed under more intense light. Make sure all buds on a cannabis plant are exposed to strong,
direct light in order to maximize THC levels at harvest. 5 Practical Tips for Home Growers to Increase THC based on this insight. 2.) The Surprising Effects of Red on THC and Yields
This lesson is somewhat related to the last one: Spectrum of light affects THC percentage and yields. More red is often associated with higher THC, though too much red reduces overall yields. In the world of cannabis cultivation, the impact of light spectrum on THC
percentage and yields is a fascinating topic. My own side-by-side experiments, backed by insights from a commercial grower at a recent cannabis conference, have highlighted a noteworthy pattern: more red in the light spectrum often correlates with higher THC levels. However, this comes with a caveat; an excess of red can actually decrease overall bud production and yields. Optimizing red light in the spectrum when growing cannabis can increase the amount of THC in
buds. Evolution of a Theory: It’s well established that red light can increase yields in the flowering stage compared to more blue light, but it is much less well known that the presence of a lot of red could also increase THC production to a point. However, there is a tradeoff. Too much red causes THC levels to stay high, but it begins reducing yields. So for example, if you try to grow cannabis
under just red light, the buds will stay undersized and underdeveloped. Balance is key. 2024 Insight: For max THC, always use a red spectrum light, but don’t use lights that go crazy with red spectrum. Modern “red spectrum” LED grow lights, or red-tinted bulb lights like HPS, typically contain more than enough red for excellent bud production. However, if you grow with “vegetative” or blue-tinted grow lights during the crucial flowering stage, you may be
unintentionally sabotaging your THC production. Get practical tips for home growers based on this insight. Keep reading for 5 more game-changing insights for growers going into 2024! - Learn more ways to increase yields, bud quality, and THC percentage!
- Discover the advantage experienced only by home growers.
- Get the facts about smoking homegrown cannabis.
(I was surprised by this one!)
- A crucial insight on the art of bud placement.
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Take a look at these impressive buds grown by one of the recent graduates of our Home Grow Masterclass! I know it smells amazing in there. Growers, we need your help! Have you taken our survey yet? Over 2,845 growers have already shared their top challenges, and frankly, the results are completely different from previous surveys. There has been a huge shift and we're excited to share the insights with you next week. The results are going to be mind-blowing this time! Don't miss out on having your voice heard! Take the
survey and be a part of shaping the future of growing including the content we make, the experiments we run, and other cool surprises in store. And that's not all... registration for our highly-anticipated 5-week cannabis grow course, Home Grow Masterclass, opens on January 24. And here's a secret - those who complete the survey will receive exclusive early access to course information before anyone else! Are you ready to start the legendary stage of your grow journey? Don't wait, take the the quick 2-minute survey now. Nebula and Sirius GrowWeedEasy.com
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"It's been 3 years now since I signed up for the weekly newsletter and also have the Home Grow Masterclass under my belt. I now can grow better weed than I used to buy! To me that is the best thing ever. I haven't had to buy any weed for 2 years now. That is serious savings! I learned everything from you two." ~Timothy (Alumni from our Home Grow Masterclass)
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📸 Trophy Pics of the Week
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"Anyone who has a sincere desire to grow TOP SHELF cannabis should look no further and take this class. Cannabis cultivation can be very daunting if you have no prior growing experience such as myself. I started growing on November 22, 2022 having never grown anything before. The Masterclass offered by Growwweedeasy has helped my growing tremendously. I now have more confidence in every aspect from
nutrients, deficiencies, lighting, you name it. Thanks to Groweedeasy I now mainline my plants, supercrop, defoliate with relative ease. I’m still learning, but this class is well worth your hard earned money and time. Nebula and Sirius are the real deal. " ~Graeme (Alumni from our Home Grow Masterclass) Graeme, your plants speak for themselves! An incredible example of training on a screen ("ScrOG" or Screen of Green technique)! Looks
like a top-shelf harvest is about to come in! 🏆 ~Nebula 🗳️ Today's Poll What is your favorite cannabis plant training technique?
If you had to choose just one plant training technique for the entire grow, which of the following would you choose? - Topping - Cutting off the top of the plant so it naturally grows more branches.
- Low Stress Training (LST) - A fancy term for
gently bending branches and tying them where you want them.
- Defoliation - Strategically removing leaves to "hack" the plant's natural growth patterns.
- Using a Screen (Scrog) - Using a screen or net, like the epic picture by Graeme above in the trophy pic section.
We'll share the results of the poll in this same spot next week! Also feel free to hit the reply button to tell us what you think (or suggest a future poll!). Last Week's Results Which do you think is MOST important when it comes to yields? Nebula's Thought Bubble 🌟: Wow, choosing the most important factor for yields was tricky, wasn't it? Every choice plays its part in the journey to great yields. I feel like this pie chart is actually a pretty great breakdown of what it takes to get great yields! Strain is indeed crucial – it's like the blueprint of your grow! But also, skills, environment, and plant training are the tools and techniques that bring the blueprint to life. 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
- North Atlantic Seed Co. – Maine, United States
- MSNL – Netherlands bank with shipping centers in the US, Canada, and UK.
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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) 2024 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: January 16, 2024
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