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Issue #416 - Sunday, April 5, 2020
Dear Fellow Grower,
We're in this crazy situation together! I just want to say I hope you're all doing well and we love you. Stay safe and healthy! 💚&🌲
In today's issue...
- We've tried every germination method and keep coming back to this one. It's given me 100% germination so far and seeds seem to germinate faster than other methods. Learn how to use the paper towel method and get impressive germination rates!
- We added a new seed bank to our recommended seed bank list! Check out The Vault. After hearing great things about them from several readers, we made an order (without saying who we are) and had a wonderful experience. We tried germinating 31 of their seeds and all 31 germinated.
- Check out harvest pictures from my LED vs LEC grow journal. I'll have the final weights for you next week!
- The theme for this week's trophy pics is color! Check out these plants showing off all the hard work they put into these beautiful pistils!
Nebula Haze & Sirius Fourside (founders of GrowWeedEasy.com)
"Everything that exists is in a manner the seed of that which will be."
~Marcus Aurelius
How to Germinate Seeds
via the Paper Towel Method
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Cannabis seeds are natural things and you can’t expect 100% germination every time. Unfortunately, that’s just not how nature works. Many factors can affect germination including genetics (some strains germinate easier than others), the age of seeds, and how well they were stored. But I’ve
been lucky and gotten 100% germination ever since I started using this method.
Quick Summary of Paper Towel Method – Germinate seeds between wet paper towels, lock in the moisture with two plates, and place on a seedling heat mat for a few days
Pros
- High Germination Rate – Almost every seed with germinate if you follow the instructions
- Fast – Often takes only 1-3 days to see roots
- Keep Track – You can check on seeds without disturbing them
- Less Space – Use less space than planting seeds in pots (helpful if germinating lots of seeds at once)
- Fun – I personally love seeing the whole germination process and it makes me genuinely feel closer to the seedlings
Cons
- Multiple Steps – Not as simple as planting seeds directly in soil!
- Requires Supplies – You need cheap paper towels, seedling plugs, and a seedling heat mat
- “Bucket Head” Seedlings – I’ve found that shells are more likely to get stuck on the seedling leaves with this germination method because seedlings aren’t pushing themselves out of the soil. You may want to use tweezers to remove the shell gently, or just leave them be. However, this can happen with any method (instructions at the end of the article explain how to remove stubborn shells safely) and I personally find the increased germination
rate makes this worth it.
Seeds typically germinate in 1-3 days!
Create happy little seedlings in less than a week!
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Upon the recommendation of several readers, we made a seed order from The Vault and had a great experience. I tried germinating the seeds we ordered and 31 of 31 seeds germinated in under 3 days. Their stealth shipping was well done and I also like that the guaranteed shipping is cheaper than most other seed banks.
Their normally-huge inventory is currently limited due to Covid-19, but they still carry several great breeders and ship worldwide. Check them out!
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Keep Electricity Costs Down
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After setting up to grow weed, one of the biggest ongoing costs is electricity. There are several ways to waste electricity, so it can save you money to figure out how to get the same results with less electricity.
Keep Electricity Costs Down
For those looking to get an idea on how much electricity will cost for your indoor grow, check out this handy calculator!
Electricity Cost Calculator
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LEDs vs LECs Grow Journal
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Harvest day! Here are some harvest pictures from my two tents. Lots of purples and pinks appeared after I started flushing. All plants were grown in a 2'x4'x6' grow tent in 3-gallon fabric pots.
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Pacific Punch bud from LED grow tent
315 LEC grow tent just before harvest - I forgot to take a pic of the LEC tent until I was almost done harvesting the two right plants. Oops!
Pacific Punch bud from LEC grow tent. Encrusted with trichomes!
I'll have the final weights and more pictures of buds for you next week. After that, I will get all the buds tested for terpene and cannabinoid levels to see how different the clones performed under the different grow lights. Stay tuned!
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"When I started growing about 6 years ago the info out there was, well, shitty. It was hard to sift through until I found your site. I studied for months then I started. My first grow was in a 3x3 tent with 6 plants using cfls. I wound up with....you ready 700 watts. Yes it was a massive pain in the ass to keep them 2 to 4 inches away but I didn't care I was having fun. In the end I got 7oz I was thrilled.
YES It was even harder to keep my mouth shut. All this in a one car garage with no filter system. When I opened the door very late at night it was a wall of wonderful aroma. I had to tape the big door because you could smell it from it 15 ft outside. I was obsessed. Each grow I tried something new. My last grow I chucked some pollen with autoflowers using homemade colloidal silver.
It was so cool but you know the feeling. One of my pics is still on your site. After stock pilling I vacuumed sealed it jars in the freezer (which works very well) so it's time to start again. So here I am on your site brushing up on what I have forgot, I'm 64. I still feel like a school kid learning for the first time. I can always count on you for no BS. So I thank you as I know you have helped me and probably thousands of folks. It's time to take a break from the
virus and enjoy my favorite hobby."
~The Czar
I don't know what to say besides thanks. We're all continuously learning and it's great to have you learning with us! ~Sirius
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"Strain: La Chorrera Kiss"
~CAOS ORG
The color really pops in these pics. These plants are awesome, but the grower also did a good job taking these photos. 🏆 ~Sirius
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"[No info included]"
~Dougydo
Mmmm hmmm! ~Sirius
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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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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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