Issue #16 -
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Dear Fellow Grower,
In today's issue you'll discover...
- What strains perform the best, and which ones might be best for your next grow!
- Get a quick, condensed review of the best seedbanks that have earned Legendary Status in Check it Out!
- Learn how you can give back to the marijuana growing community
- The answer to a question about a new growing craze, Light Emitting Plasma grow lights.
We hope you enjoy this issue of Grow Weed Easy!
Happy Growing!
Nebula Haze and Sirius Fourside (founders of GrowWeedEasy.com)
"A weed is a plant that has mastered every survival skill except for learning how to grow in rows."
~Doug Larson
Top 5 Strains for Growers
By Nebula Haze
The tips and advice in the following article are only meant to be used by those who can legally grow marijuana according to all applicable laws. We do not in any way recommend that you use this information if it is not legal for you to do so. Please do not proceed to read any of the following information if you are committing a crime by following the steps outlined in this article, even when growing for pain relief, medical research, or any other reasonable purpose.
Where do I get seeds?
You have 2 real options:
- Use random bagseed that you find
- Buy seeds of specific strains online
Now I love experimenting as much as the next person, and even after 8 years of growing marijuana, I still occasionally grow "found" seeds.
But even though I've grown found seeds from the dankest of dank buds, I've still always had the best results when growing from specific strains that I already know something about beforehand.
Often the effects of random seeds are wildly different from the "parent" you found them in. Either that or you don't know what growing conditions are needed to produce the effects you desire.
Because of this added random factor, I highly recommend choosing a strain that fits your specific needs, especially if you're looking for seeds with certain effects (for example to treat a certain symptom like pain, nausea, or anxiety).
Another good reason to choose a specific strain is if you are looking for compatible growing patterns, for example you can choose to grow strains that are especially quick-to-harvest or particularly easy to grow.
Recommended online resources to buy marijuana seeds (learn more in the Check it Out section):
Attitude Seed Bank
Nirvana
Sensi Seeds
Ak-48
Sometimes confused with Ak-47, Ak-48 emerges victorious from this battle between similarly named strains for being easier to grow, and for providing an incredibly social high.
Genetics: Jock Horror x Ice (Afghani, Skunk, Northern Lights and Shiva)
Effects: Though this strain is a hybrid, the effects tend to be more like a sativa. Relieves stress and anxiety for many people, though does have higher reports of dry mouth. More uplifting and energizing than many strains.
Growing Conditions: Grows great indoors or outdoors, in soil or hydro. Reacts well to growth control methods like being topped and has resistance to root problems. However, does not like high temps and doesn't do well above 85 °F (30 °C) . Strong, pleasant sweet odor starts ramping up towards end of flowering stage as harvest time approaches.
Yields: Above average. A friend grew these outdoors, plants got 12 feet tall, 15 feet wide and yielded 4-5 pounds per plant. Indoors, I've yielded 10-15 ounces per plant in a small grow tent.
Nebula's Thoughts: My favorite strain for going out. You really can't ask for more from a strain, Ak-48 is potent and remarkably easy to grow. Buds taste great and smell slightly sweet, spicy or fruity.
An anonymous reviewer described this strain best: "I feel like I could work out... but I'm definitely sufficiently baked. Like, severely baked."
Available from: Nirvana
Northern Lights
Genetics: Legendary Strain of Unknown Origins (Leans toward Indica)
Effects: Euphoric, a great "enhancer" for other activities, and often used to relax or relieve stress. Does cause higher levels of dry mouth compared to other strains.
Growing Conditions: Hardy, tends to stay short and quick to harvest (usually ready to harvest after only 2 months of flowering). Dense buds don't usually give off a strong odor and the plant reacts well to low stress training and other growth control techniques. These traits makes this strain especially suited to indoor and/or stealth growing, though many have reported great results growing outdoors.
Yields: Average to Above Average. Considering that plants tend to stay short, she grows above average yields.
Nebula's Thoughts: Easy to grow, potent, and quick finishing, though not known particularly for flavor (she's not quite odorless). I often recommend this strain for people's first grow, as Northern Lights plants stay short and are just so forgiving.
Available from:
Nirvana Sensi Seeds
Aurora Indica
Genetics: F1 (first generation) hybrid of Afghan x Northern Lights
Effects: "Stoney," couchlock, ultra potent indica. Great for treating nausea. High THC levels, tested at 19.7% from last batch.
Growing Conditions: First generation hybrids often tend to be tough and resistant to problems, and Aurora Indica is no exception. Easy to train, she can handle higher temperatures and still thrive. Stays on the short side, though there are some reports that occasionally a seed of this strain grows more tall and leggy, like a sativa, and needs to be trained stay short (though the buds produced are still amazing). Quick 7-9 week flowering period then she's ready for harvest. Heavy odor, especially as harvest approaches.
Yields: Big yields with fat colas. I'm getting 12 oz - 15.5 oz per plant grown indoors in a grow tent.
Nebula's Thoughts: Currently my favorite strain. Easy to grow, high-yielding and POTENT.
Anonymous said it best with, "Remember to wear ear plugs so your brains don't leak out."
Available from:
Nirvana
Jack Herer and Jock Horror are two similarly named strains with similar genetics and effects. However, Jack Herer is the original, and almost everyone agrees that it's better.
Genetics: Unknown, though we speculate haze, sativa, and indica
Effects: Euphoric, uplifting and creative. The effects of the buds are somewhat like a haze strain. Relieves stress or anxiety, but also used to provide relief for pain, headaches and muscle spasms.
Growing Conditions: Medium to tall height, she'll double in height or more after she begins the flowering stage unless you use growth control methods to keep her short. Despite the haze genetics, this strain actually finishes relatively quickly, I've had best results harvesting 2.5 months into flowering. Buds tend to grow with "foxtails" which give the buds a unique appearance. Does best indoors, though can be grown outdoors in a sunny, mediterranean climate over a long summer. She's not super picky, but she does need for you to pay close attention to her needs, and cannot stand too-hot temperatures.
Yields: Average
Nebula's Thoughts: Jack Herer has probably won more awards than any other strain. The buds literally strike down on anxiety like a hammer, so you can just get on with your life. Clean, refreshing high and unique spicy, almost peppery taste/smell. Not the easiest to grow, yet the buds are incredible and totally worth a little extra trouble for the marijuana connoisseur.
Sensi seeds said it best with "Smokers should be prepared to feel the earth shake beneath their feet - which can be a very pleasant feeling when your head is firmly in the clouds."
Available from:
Attitude Seedbank Sensi Seeds (Warning: Regular seeds, they don't offer feminized Jack Herer that I could find)
Super Lemon Haze
Genetics: Lemon Skunk x Super Silver Haze
Effects: Surprisingly strong, energetic and creative, perfect for daytime use. Doesn't usually cause 'couchlock'. You may want to avoid this strain if you've experienced anxiety or paranoia in the past, as the effects come on fast and hit you like a ton of bricks. Tends to cause dry eyes/dry mouth.
Growing Conditions: Needs 2.5-3.5 months in the flowering stage, and can get tall, growing in a Christmas tree shape, unless you top or FIM her (she responds well to growth control methods).
Yields: Very, very high yields
Nebula's Thoughts: 2008 High Times Cannabis Cup winner (by a landslide). I have a soft spot for hazes and this one tastes like a lemonhead. The effects are strong yet clear-headed. I often choose this strain when I'm working or have a lot to get done. It doesn't weigh you down yet makes everything seem just a little bit more awesome.
According to Greenhouse Seeds, "The THC is high at over 22%, ensuring a very psychedelic experience to even the most experienced smokers."
Available from: Attitude
Honorable mentions:
- Chemdawg - Great effects, in the lineage of all the Diesal strains including Sour, Headband, NYC Diesel
- Barneys Farm LSD - Named after powerful, trippy effect
- NYPD - New York Power Diesel Powerful F1 Hybrid similar in flavor to Super Sour Diesel
- Northern Lights Haze - Huge yields, incredible buds
About the Author: Nebula Haze
In response to the need for more tutorials aimed at new growers, Nebula co-founded GrowWeedEasy.com in 2008 with fellow grower Sirius Fourside.
Since then, Nebula has published dozens of growing articles in print and online, stars in several online video lessons, and continues to dedicate herself to serving the needs of the medical marijuana growing community.
"My mission is to show other medical marijuana patients how easy and fun it can be to grow pounds of killer weed out of your closet."
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Check It Out!
At GrowWeedEasy.com, we recently decided to re-evaluate all the top cannabis seed banks based on customer service, reliability, and longevity.
We came to the conclusion that there are 3 clear winners as far as who to get seeds from. These seedbanks have legendary customer service, and will gladly answer all your questions about your seed orders. If you ever have a problem with any order, I highly recommend contacting the seedbank right away as they will quickly take care of you.
Top Cannabis Seedbanks of 2012, as voted by GrowWeedEasy.com
**GrowWeedEasy.com has provided thousands of dollars worth of services to the Attitude Seedbank, and we were never paid. We wanted to be resentful, yet they have proven that even if they don't care about their business partners, they are 100% dedicated to taking care of their customers. To be honest, their customer service, price and selection are too good for us to not point you in their direction. Therefore we've listed them here as one of the top cannabis seedbanks of 2012, despite our past differences, because we know they will take care of you, their customer.
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Question: Hi. I was cruising eBay and noticed a light called LEP.....Light Emitting Plasma. Do you any experience with these types of grow lights? I guess they're used by the Dutch or Swiss....can't remember which. What do you guys think?
Answer: There's a lot of hype surrounding LEPs, and some are already touting them as the replacement for LEDs. So far, however, I haven't seen any strong evidence that these lights can properly grow cannabis, let alone out-perform LEDs or HPS grow lights. SO until the technology is further developed and videos of plants flowering with LEPs are available, I'd hold on to my hard earned money.
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