Issue #646 - Sunday, September 8, 2024 Greetings Fellow Grower, Today's issue is about how to ensure a relaxing experience when enjoying your homegrown weed. - Want to grow weed that makes you feel chilled out, like everything is right in the world? Today I break down everything you can do as
a grower to make your buds leave you feeling relaxed and at peace!
- The right soil and nutrients may help grow more relaxing weed... There's some evidence that growing with composted soil (or nutrients that contain compost as an ingredient) may maximize the entourage effect. Learn more!
- When do you harvest buds with purple trichomes? Normally, growers harvest buds when the sparkly trichomes turn white or amber/gold, indicating
max potency. But what does it mean when trichomes turn purple? Find out today!
- Ready to Master Your Home Grow? Join Our Class! Our 5-week Home Grow Masterclass starts Sept 21, 2024, and includes video lessons, live Q&A sessions, and more. Click here to get notified when registration opens in a few
days!
- Some plants get trained like pros from day one… What happens to G13 clones when great plant training meets high-powered LEDs? In this week's trophy pics, you see they develop into impressive plants ready to steal the spotlight!
Nebula Haze & Sirius Fourside
Co-Founders, GrowWeedEasy.com
"The best way to predict the future is to create it." ~Abraham Lincoln Weed is supposed to leave you feeling good, right? But sometimes people experience unwanted side effects from cannabis like anxiety or paranoia. Or even if you don’t have any negative side effects, you may just want a more relaxing, chill cannabis experience overall. Today you’ll learn how to grow weed that makes you feel like you’re basking in
tranquility. Luckily, as a grower, there are several things you can do to make your weed feel more chill! Also, even after your weed is grown, the way that you consume and enjoy it can make a huge difference. After reading today’s article, you’ll be able to grow and enjoy weed that makes you feel like you’re on Cloud 9. Let’s go! 1.) Grow the Right Strain (Most Important)These are the features of cannabis strains that you should be looking for if your goal is to grow more relaxing weed overall. These stack on each other, so the more boxes checked off on this list, likely the more the buds will leave you serene. “High” CBD Strains (1-2%)The cannabinoid known as “CBD” is proven to have calming and anti-anxiety properties. It also moderates the effects of THC and can help prevent it from feeling overwhelming. Even just a little CBD can make a huge difference in how you feel. In general, a strain that contains more than 1% CBD has significant ability to mellow the effects.
If you want to still have strong effects of being ultra-relaxed, aim for strains that contain 2% CBD or more. Just note that once you get above 1-2% CBD, and especially above 5%, the weed may not make you feel as “high”. Depending on your needs, that could be a good thing, or it might not be what you’re looking for. Strains that test around 1-2% CBD tend to be more relaxing but still feel like weed, like Tangerine Auto (an autoflowering strain)
Amnesia Lemon (a photoperiod strain) has a similar profile with CBD around 2%. Moderate THC (18-20%)The cannabinoid THC is a major part of what makes weed feel like, well, weed. However, modern strains can contain insane amounts of THC. Too high a percentage of THC can lead to feelings of intensity or overwhelm,
even for seasoned smokers. As a personal example, I have been a regular user of weed since 2005, and last year I was shocked at the mind-racing effects of a strain I grew called Purple Ghost Candy (that tops up around 27% THC, but feels even
stronger). Some strains like Purple Ghost Candy produce so much THC it can be overwhelming even if the effects are otherwise excellent. If your goal is to grow ultra-relaxing weed, a good percentage to aim for is about 18-20% THC. It’s true there are many relaxing strains the test higher, but a relatively lower upper THC level helps ensure you get the full effects of weed, without going overboard. A strain like Gorilla Candy Auto can still give a heavy and cerebral high, but at 17-20% THC there is a much lower chance of overwhelm. High in d-LimoneneThere is something known as the “entourage effect” which basically means that there are other compounds in weed besides cannabinoids that moderate the effects. This is why you can try three different strains that have the same amount of THC and CBD, but have wildly different subjective effects. One of the most well-proven compounds affecting the entourage effect
besides CBD is a terpene (smelly oily compound) known as “d-Limonene”. This is often described as smelling like lemon, but actually the strains with the highest amount of limonene don’t necessarily smell like lemon. For example, the smell of Gorilla Glue strains (like GG #4) and “Diesel” strains (like NYC Diesel) don’t remind most people of lemon, but often contain high amounts of limonene. Instead of going by the way weed smells, go by what the lab
tests have to say. There’s a specific terpene called d-Limonene, which is reminiscent of lemons, and studies show it can make buds more calming. Mandarin Cookies tests extra high in d-Limonene and has extremely peaceful effects despite being very high in THC. Word-of-Mouth Proven Relaxing Strains (Most Consistent Option)Some strains just produce relaxing effects for people, even if it’s not fully understood why. Some strains can even be very high in THC and low in CBD, yet still feel relaxing, likely due to the entourage effect. There is still a lot we don’t know about the entourage effect, but what we do know is how people feel when
enjoying a specific strain. A proven word-of-mouth strain is a great way to maximize relaxation and good vibes. Acapulco Gold is an example of a cannabis strain specifically bred to be extra relaxing. 2.) Use the Right Grow MethodsGenetics is the most important thing when it comes to growing relaxing weed, but there are several grow methods that can help buds ease you into serenity. Regardless of what strain you’re growing, these tactics enhance your results. Use composted soil (or nutrients that contain compost)In our lab tests, we’ve found that growing cannabis strains in well-composted soil (for
example “Just Add Water” Super Soil) tends to maximize the amount of terpenes, for a stronger entourage effect overall. Nutrients that contain a lot of organic and composted ingredients (like Fox Farm nutrient trio for soil) can also tip the scales. Growing cannabis in composted soil or using ingredients that contain composted ingredients amplifies the entourage effect. A nutrient system with a lot of organic or composted ingredients, like Fox Farm trio for soil, can give comparable outcomes even using “regular” soil. It can also be used to boost performance in super soil if your plants use up all the nutrients before the flowering stage is over. Grow more “top” budsThe buds that ends up having the highest amount of cannabinoids and terpenes (and therefore the greatest “entourage effect”) are located at the top of the plant. What does that mean for you as a grower? It means maximizing the number and size of top buds improves the overall quality and amplifies everything else you’re doing on this page. Luckily, there are many
proven methods to get your plants to grow tons of weed at the top of the plant, and minimize weed lower on the plant which tends to score lower in everything. Learn how to grow more and bigger buds at the top of your plants. The main thing to remember is to
train plants to grow wide and flat when they’re young. Think of making a “table-top” shape by bending and tying down branches. The result: tons of high-quality “top” buds on the cannabis plant! Another way to get top buds is grow a lot of small plants, known as the “Sea of Green” technique. This results in a “sea” of big top buds. Purple Trichomes: When do I harvest buds?Cannabis growers often use a magnifier to look at the glittery trichomes to know when to harvest weed. Some growers wait until most of the clear trichomes turn white, and some wait longer until some of the trichomes turn amber before they harvest. But what about when cannabis trichomes turn purple? What do purple trichomes tell you about cannabis buds? Ready to Master Your Home Grow? Join Our Class! Hey growers!
It's Nebula and Sirius from GrowWeedEasy.com, and we're excited to announce our 5-week Home Grow Masterclass, starting September 21, 2024!
Get notified when registration opens! Why Choose Home Grow Masterclass? Most grow courses and books overwhelm you with information, yet somehow you still don't know what to do next. This course is different. We walk you through every step, from seed to weed. Simply follow our straightforward directions, and in 5 weeks, you will have living, thriving plants already well on their way to harvest. Check out this incredible harvest from our student, Tika!
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📸 Weekly Plant Spotlight: G13 Clones Thriving Under Advanced Training & LED Power
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"G 13 clones, week one of flowering, first attempt at main lining and maximized LST techniques, in mixture of terralana coco growing mix and
premium potted plant mix. Under 400 watt Gdp LED. Using CX wilt guard, growth base and mighty growth enhancer along with a seaweed tonic." ~Kiwiwolf88 Hey Kiwiwolf88, Thanks for writing in. Your plants look great!
Not just healthy and happy, but you did some great training for main colas. You're going to be rewarded with big long buds. Don’t hesitate to send us more pictures as your plants develop! Happy growing,
Nebula
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- Seed Supreme – California, United States
- ILGM (I Love Growing Marijuana) – California, United States
- North Atlantic Seed Co. – Maine, United States
- DNA Genetics – Netherlands (with US centers)
- Seedsman – Ships from US & Europe
- MSNL – Netherlands bank with shipping centers in the US, Canada, and UK.
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Environment Effects on Bud Quality - What’s the secret to unbelievable bud quality when growing cannabis indoors? How does a home grower produce epic yields of dense, potent cannabis buds? Your growing medium and nutrients matter, of course, but the “secret sauce” to amazing bud quality is to craft the right environment during the flowering stage. Learn more!
- When Are Marijuana Buds Ready to Harvest? - When should we harvest the buds from a cannabis plant? That is the eternal question… I’m sure the answer we’re all thinking is “Not soon enough!” Learn how to tell when plants are mature so you achieve the effects you want!
- Week-by-Week Timeline of the Cannabis Flowering Stage:
12/12 to Harvest (with Pictures) - In order to maximize your yields, it’s important to know what to focus on during each part of the flowering stage. It’s also really helpful to know what to expect so you know when something is going wrong! Get the answers in this tutorial!
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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
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