Issue #611 - Sunday, January 7, 2024 Dear Fellow Grower, Today's issue has the power to take your grow results to the next level. You don't want to miss it! Here's what's in today's issue: - Get our list of best seed banks for
2024. Your feedback has been instrumental in shaping this updated version of our list, and there are some new faces!
- Fast-track your grow skills and become a master grower. Hold onto your gardening gloves, because we have a quick announcement that we can't wait to share with you. This solution will quickly transform your grow skills into a force to be reckoned with!
- This week's
trophy pics show the power of growing autoflowering strains. Short and sweet, with big chunky buds!
Nebula Haze & Sirius Fourside (founders of GrowWeedEasy.com)
"You have to get up and plant the seed and see if it grows, but you can't just wait around, you have to water it and take care of it." ~Bootsy Collins
It can be scary ordering cannabis seeds online for the first time, or from a new source. You want to make sure you'll get great seeds, and they come straight to you quickly. That's why it’s so important to get your seeds from a trusted place. I remember when I first started growing weed in 2008, I had no idea where to get seeds besides using random seeds I found in a bag of weed. But I eventually figured out where to get access to the best cannabis genetics. Luckily for growers, seeds are really easy to store and send through the mail, which is how you have seed vendors that have been in business since the 80s. They were originally doing mail orders!
It's pretty nuts to see how the genetics of cannabis has improved over the last 16 years, especially when it comes to auto-flowering strains (check out my new 2024 guide to auto-flowering strains for more info). Many newer strains these
days naturally grow with more buds, bigger buds, and definitely more potent buds than ever before. Newer strains are more resistant to common problems like light stress and bud rot. Example: Newer strains look good, smell good, and knock your socks off. Even autoflowering strains (like this Purple Lemonade Auto) make buds that are out of this world!
Without further ado, I'd like to present the new list of recommended seed sources for 2024! Note: We only recommend companies with outstanding stealth, reliability, customer service, and seed quality. This certainly isn’t a list of all good seed banks, but these are the seed banks we know and use ourselves when we order seeds.
Seed Supreme Located: San Diego, California Ships: United States
only Pros - Ships from the USA and seeds arrive in 1-2 weeks for most states
- Stealthy shipping with tracking
- In-house stabilized seed versions of clone-only strains and popular U.S. genetics (my favorite section)
- Get details about each strain’s growing
patterns, yields, THC percentage, etc.
- Above-average number of payment options (insider tip: they have more options than what’s listed on their public site, so go to checkout to see your full payment options)
Cons - Can be pricey if you only get a few seeds at a time, but gets cheaper the more you buy at once.
MSNL Seeds Located: Seeds Sourced in Holland / Netherlands & Shipping Centers in US, CA, and
UK Ships: Worldwide Pros - Ships to US and Canada in only 1-5 business days
- MSNL was founded by a geneticist and only carries hand-selected strains.
- Prompt shipping, extra stealth options, and guaranteed shipping available.
- In business since 1999, and selling cannabis seeds online via their current domain since 2003.
- Accepts a wide variety of payment methods including Cash, Bank
Wire Transfer, ACH (US Only), International Money Order, most major Debit/Credit cards, plus Venmo, CashApp and Bitcoin.
- New strains every month, constant sales, and up to 7 free seeds per order.
Cons - They only carry their own strains, so they have a relatively small selection. That being said, we’ve typically gotten good feedback on their strains in the forum and email.
ILGM (I Love Growing Marijuana) Located: California Ships: United States only (note: ILGM
recently moved to California from Europe and currently only ships to states in the U.S.) Pros - Founded in 2012.
- Exceptional customer service (our readers love this seed bank).
- Free shipping to all U.S. states with guaranteed arrival.
- Orders ship quickly and arrive in discreet packaging.
- Good selection including a few unique popular strains like Gold Leaf, California Dream, and Chronic Widow.
- Accepts Bitcoin, cash, credit cards, bank transfer (including online bank transfer using an email address), check, or Bill Pay.
Cons - Can get pricey, but you tend to get better deals the more seeds you buy at once.
North Atlantic Seed Co. Located: Maine, USA Ships: United States
only Pros - A woman-owned business founded in 2012.
- Offers a highly curated selection of strains. Generally, if it’s on the site, it’s a good strain.
- One of the very few seed banks that carries Ethos Genetics.
- Our readers have given us great feedback,
and we’ve also had a good experience with our orders.
- They accept Credit/Debit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover – Amex is not accepted), Bitcoin, and Money Order/Cash.
Cons - Not the biggest selection of cannabis breeders, but the selection they do have is excellent.
Seedsman Located: U.K. Ships:
Worldwide Pros - Free seed promotions & huge selection of strains.
- Choose their “Guaranteed Delivery” option when checking out for guaranteed stealth shipping. This ensures your seeds will get to you no matter what.
- They only carry strains by reputable breeders, and also breed their own strains in-house. They make it easy to find a strain for your needs and grow space – use their seed selector to find a suitable strain.
- Long-lasting & proven company – Seedsman has been providing cannabis seeds since 2003 and they have made a name for themselves as a professional seed source.
- Accepts a wide variety of payment options (bank transfer, cash, credit cards, debit cards, checks, postal orders, money
orders and Bitcoin.
Cons - Choosing to add “Guaranteed Delivery” to your order combined with the price of shipping can make ordering from this place a little pricey, especially if you’re buying just a few seeds at a time.
And there you have it! Hit the reply button and let us know what you think. And don't hesitate to send us your favorite seed sources if you didn't see them on the list! We'll be paying attention to your feedback closely.
Your Fast Track to Becoming a Master Grower Starts Here
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Check out this amazing harvest by one of our students. This was their first harvest after taking our course! Nebula and Sirius from GrowWeedEasy.com here, with some exciting news! We're on the verge of opening registration for our comprehensive video grow course that will transform you into a master
grower in just 5 weeks. Take this quick 2-minute survey and help us tailor the course to you! Think about it - no more years of trial and error or trawling through endless sources of information and wasting
hours on Youtube only to still not know exactly what to do. Why waste precious time and energy, when the ultimate solution is right in front of you? Imagine a cannabis grow that's effortless and enjoyable, where you yield potent buds consistently, without any hassles. No more
confusion, no more second-guessing. Just pure gardening bliss. We want to make your next grow, or even your current one, the most extraordinary experience you've ever had. And that's why we need your help! Before we open registration to our course on January 24, we want to ensure it covers every query you may have. So, could you spare a minute to complete our
quick survey? We're eager to hear about your 1-2 biggest challenges as a grower right now. Take the 2-minute survey and shape our course content! Your responses might even get incorporated into the class! Plus, we'll be sharing solutions to the most common challenges over the next few weeks. Mark your calendar - registration opens on January 24, and closes just a week later. We want to serve our new students to the best of our abilities, so seats are limited. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to fast track your growth journey and become a master grower. See you on the other side of
the survey! Nebula and Sirius GrowWeedEasy.com
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"The master class was great in helping with the equipment side, plant knowledge had more information than I could every think of. Just getting ready to harvest my fall grow next week." ~J (Alumni from our Home Grow Masterclass)
📸 Trophy Pics of the Week
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"Today’s initial harvest trim. All Fastbuds autoflowering strains. Left to right, Purple Punch, Tangie and Strawberry
Gorilla in coco. Will likely get about an oz+ of lower buds, which were removed during trim, only kept top buds on the plant to sit in the grow room another day or so." ~DC These are so ridiculously chunky for how short they are. A gorgeous autoflowering harvest! ~Nebula
🗳️ Today's Poll (New!) Which do you think is MOST important when it comes to yields? Note: Try to click the best answer (I know it might be hard because they're all important!) 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.
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
- NorthAtlanticSeedCo – 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!"
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