Issue #680 - Sunday, May 4, 2025 Hey grower! In today's issue... - How Long Does it REALLY Take to Grow Weed? Understanding the cannabis life cycle takes out a lot of uncertainty when growing weed. Plus, you can put your effort where it's needed!
- Watch Us Grow Weed in 90 Days!
Want to follow along with a real auto-flowering grow? We'll be publishing a grow journal starting in 2 weeks. If you want to follow along, we've got the info so you can copy the results!
- Which is Better for Curing Weed in Jars: "Boveda" or "Boost" Packs? Get the answer today!
- Grower Spotlight: One Plant, Jaw-Dropping Harvest! Curious to see what a single auto-flowering plant can produce in the best conditions? This
submission from Mike may be the biggest indoor auto-flowering harvest I've ever seen!
Nebula Haze & Sirius Fourside
Co-Founders, GrowWeedEasy.com
“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.”
~ Albert Einstein
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How Long Does it REALLY Take to Grow Weed? by Nebula Haze
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Knowing what cannabis grow schedule to expect can help you manage your time to put your effort where it's needed. The average indoor grow takes about 4 months (more for bigger plants) from seed to smokable weed in your hands (under 90 days for autoflowering strains). Keep reading to learn more!
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Photoperiod Strain Timeline (average 3-4+ months) - Germination - 1-7 days
- Vegetative Stage - 4-8 weeks
- Flowering Stage - 8-10 week average
- Harvest!
Photoperiod characteristics: Classic grow style. More control, more strains to choose from, and
bigger potential yields. Learn more about photoperiod strains. 3 photoperiod plants (grown under Mars Hydro TSL2000 300W LED) Autoflowering Strain Timeline (usually under 90 days) - Germination - 1-7 days
- Vegetative Stage - 3-6 weeks
- Flowering Stage - 5-10 week average
- Harvest!
Auto-flowering characteristics: Faster harvest, no fussing with light schedules
(less to worry about), plants stay more compact and are often easier to manage. Learn more about auto-flowering strains. 6 autoflowering plants (grown under 315W CMH with 4200k bulb) Pro Tips for the Best Buds Dry First, Then Enjoy: Buds on the plant contain a lot of water. After harvest, dry your buds in a cool dark space until the small stems snap (3-10 days on average,
depending on environment and size of buds). This step results in smokable flower. Level Up with Curing: To improve bud quality further, put dried buds in a sealed container to "cure" for a few weeks. Here's the #1 method to cure buds perfectly every time. The curing step is optional but
awesome, and improves overall... - Density (buds feel more solid)
- Potency (stronger perceived effects)
- Smell (richer, more intense aroma)
- Flavor (tastier, smoother smoke)
Get the Full Weed-Growing Timeline Here! Watch Us Grow Weed in 90 Days! (Autoflowering Grow Journal About to Begin)
Speaking of cannabis grow timelines, several growers have requested a "Seed to Weed" autoflowering grow journal. Seeing a whole grow helps you know ahead of time exactly what to expect.
So for the next 90 days in this newsletter, we'll be
covering a grow journal featuring 6 autoflowering plants of different strains, using the Home Grow Masterclass method! We'll be using THIS general setup for the grow journal! Wanna See How Autoflowers REALLY Grow? Let’s Do This! - May 4 (today): I introduced the strains and setup for this grow journal.
- May 11 Newsletter (next week): I'll talk about picking the right grow medium and setting up right. We show you how to ensure Mother Nature does most of the work for you during your
grow.
- May 18 Newsletter (week after that): Seed germination!
This way anyone who wants to follow along has time to order seeds and get set up. Then we can go through the grow together!
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Grower Survey: Integra Boost or Boveda Humidity Packs for Curing?
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We recently wrote about the #1 method to cure weed, which involves using a "humidity control pack" to automatically control the humidity in
the jars during the crucial curing process. I personally use Boveda 58% RH packs for curing, but that's not the only good option.
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We got a few questions about the best humidity packs to use. The most popular version is by "Boveda" but there is a second contender known as "Integra Boost". I wanted to share my experience with them. - In my side-by-side tests, Boveda vs Integra Boost packs work the same. All buds cured perfectly with both brands.
However, there is one difference. The companies offer slightly different options for humidity levels. - Boveda offers 58% and 62% humidity packs
- Integra Boost offers 55% and 62% humidity
packs
I've tried them all and all of them work well to cure weed! It's hard to tell the difference when you're smoking the buds. In general, the higher humidity levels are better if you want softer weed. The lower levels are better for oversized buds or long-term storage, since they reduce the overall levels of moisture in the jar. What size pack do I need? I know there's lots of numbers so it can get confusing. But this may help: "Size 8" (8 gram size) is ideal for a 1 quart jar or about 1 ounce of weed. That's the
most common size for curing containers. The Size 8 packs also work in smaller jars. However, if you are curing in bigger jars (like 1/2 gallon size), you should either get a bigger size humidity pack, or use multiple packs per jar. I'd love to hear what you think. If you prefer one brand or the other, or a particular humidity level over another, hit the "Reply" button and tell us why! Recommended Cannabis Seed Sources
These sources have gotten great reviews from our readers:
- Seed Supreme – Florida, United States
- ILGM (I Love Growing Marijuana) – California, United States
- North Atlantic Seed Co. – Maine, United States
- Seedsman – Ships from US & Europe
- MSNL – Netherlands bank with shipping
centers in the US, Canada, and UK.
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Who Runs This Newsletter?
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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) 2025 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
marijuana should only be made after consulting with an experienced lawyer or other legal adviser. Any medical decisions should only be made after speaking with a doctor. Be safe! How Did I Sign Up For This Newsletter? Our records indicate that requested to be added to the GrowWeedEasy.com weekly newsletter at . Date: May 6, 2025
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