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Issue #360 - Sunday, March 10, 2019
Dear Fellow Grower,
In today's issue...
- Does your weed seem weak? Do you ever wish that you were growing cannabis that's more potent than the stuff you got? This week, we'll tell you why your weed might be weak, and what you can do about it!
- The most common reason growers have weak weed is because they start with inferior genetics! For superior genetics, check out what we consider to be the most powerful auto-flowering strain we've grown!
- Last week, we said you don't need a 6-foot tall plant to get your trophy pics posted. The grower who sent in this weeks pictures must've taken offense because these plants are 6 feet, minimum! Also, we included another great
picture just because it's so pretty!
Nebula Haze & Sirius Fourside (founders of GrowWeedEasy.com)
"How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these."
~George Washington Carver
Why Is My Weed Weak?
(And How to Fix It)
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by Nebula Haze
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So you grew some cannabis, and unfortunately, it’s not as potent as you would have liked. Perhaps you aren’t getting much of an effect, or even worse you may be getting negative side effects like headaches or racing thoughts. There are a few reasons this happens and today I’m going to break it down so you grow marijuana with the potency and effects you’re looking for!
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The biggest factors when it comes to cannabis potency are…
1.) Strain
The number one contributor to potency is the strain you grow. Unfortunately, growing seeds from “strong” weed won’t always result in strong weed. In order to get consistent potency, it’s important to start with good genetics. Fortunately, there are many talented breeders who have stabilized specific strains so you can choose a strain that produces the effects and strength you’re looking for!
There are literally thousands of great strains, each with their own unique effects! However, I think my all-time favorite strain for pure potency is Sour Diesel by Reserva Privada (aka DNA Genetics).
It gives you a head rush; I almost had to put a warning on it!
2.) Harvested Too Early
Cannabis buds are not potent when they first grow in and need time to mature before they’re ready to harvest. Not only that, buds harvested too early are more likely to give you headaches or racing thoughts. It’s common for new growers to harvest their plants too early, and as a result, their buds will not be as strong as they could have been, or have unwanted side effects.
This bud was harvested too early, and as a result, the mental and physical effects were very weak!
3.) Didn’t Provide Enough Light
When a plant doesn’t get strong light levels during the flowering stage, it can result in small, airy buds that don’t have a strong effect.
Up to a point, more light is better! Some growers even combine more than one type of light, like this grower who combined both HPS and LED grow lights!
4.) Buds Dried Too Fast After Harvest
Buds need to be slow-dried for at least 2-3 days (and as much as 7-10 days) immediately after harvest for the best results in potency. This is step one of the post-harvest process. As a grower, if you pick a few buds early you’ll notice that the potency of a “live tested” bud is lower than buds that have been properly dried and cured.
Huge outdoor plants produce a lot of bud and are amazing to see, but are generally harder to care for and the huge colas are more likely to suffer from problems like pests and mold
There are still 3 more reasons why
your weed might be weak!
Plus, learn how to "Strengthen" your weed!
(Increase the perceived potency)
The Best Auto-Flowering Strain
I've Ever Grown!
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There are two things I want to get straight:
- I prefer photoperiod strains to auto-flowering strains.
- I don't like to announce that something is "the best" unless it absolutely blows me away!
Now that I've got that out of the way...
Cinderella Jack Auto is easily the strongest Auto-Flowering Strain I've ever grown or purchased. It's so strong it can be problematic if you have substantial plans anywhere in the near future.
If you're not looking for a strain that will knock you over and steal your Saturday, look elsewhere, because this is pure potency. In fact, it was bred for potency, and literally nothing else!
Check this out from the breeder (Dutch Passion):
"Auto Cinderella Jack, an indica/sativa hybrid, underwent a most thorough programme of lab testing for high THC at each stage of its development. Anything falling short for THC production was discarded which resulted in levels of way more than 20% THC in the final selection!"
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Hi Nebula,
I just wanted to let you know how impressed I am with the work you have put into GrowWeedEasy.com and express my gratitude. It is amazing the efforts you have put into your site and you should know it is really appreciated. I am a research freak at heart and I spent a great deal of time on your site studying (I was home recovering from an operation – and it was just what I needed). After which I purchased equipment and successfully grew my first crop – all thanks to
you and your articles. (and a shout-out to Nugbucket!). I look forward to being part of your growing on-line community.
Best Regards
~Dave H.
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Trophy Pictures of the Week!
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"This is a pic of 2 girls given to me as seedlings in winter 2018, 7 months ago.
I have no idea what they are, but they are thriving in compost enhanced potting mix.
Waiting for them to turn. Keen to try them.
From a friend 'down under'."
~DW
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Start of week 6 flower running cold temps at lights out around 58 to 62
Fans moving air 24/7
Skittles glue
~617medical
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Nebula Haze:
I'll be honest with you, when I first started growing, I struggled. Now, it is my
mission to make it easier for new growers to get started as well as help advanced growers get bigger, better yields with less time and money. We are updating and adding articles every single week and our goal is to eventually build a comprehensive growing resource so anyone and everyone can grow if they want to! If we all share the knowledge there's more buds in the world for everyone :) |
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Learn which seed sources are personally 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!"
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