Issue #718 - Sunday, February 1, 2026 Hey grower, in today's issue... - Want Fast-Growing Plants? Focus on these 3 things for the first few weeks, and watch your seedlings take off right out of the gate.
- Learn the exact system we use in just 5 weeks. Spring 2026 Home Grow
Masterclass starts this Tuesday. We guide you step-by-step so your current (or next) grow finishes heavy, healthy, and stress-free.
- The 3 Signs of a Great Grower - Some growers seem to have a "green thumb", but it's not about luck or talent. It's about how they think. Learn 3 mindset shifts to immediately start
making better grow decisions.
Nebula Haze & Sirius Fourside
Co-Founders, GrowWeedEasy.com
"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." ~Maya Angelou The First 3 Weeks Decide Everything by Nebula Haze Today, learn why starting cannabis seedlings feels hard, until it suddenly clicks. The actions you take as a grower during weeks 1-3 are key to the best start. Even with the best seeds and nutrients, seedlings still need proper care. Here's what to focus on during your first few weeks, so cannabis plants grow fast and healthy right out the gate. - Fast seed germination
- Seedling watering (follow a schedule)
- Give the right amount of light
How to Avoid the Most Common Seedling Mistakes1.) Seed Germination: What to DoEasiest method: Plant your seeds directly in their final
home. This germination method is effective and fast when done right. As a bonus, you never need to transplant your plants. Plant seeds 1 knuckle deep, and keep the soil moist and warm. There are lots of other great germination methods, too, and each one has pros and cons. But if you're unsure, this "plant directly in the pot" method makes things simple and reduces the chance of stressing out young plants after they germinate. 2.) Seedling Watering: What to DoThe Mistake: Overwatering is when you give too much water at a time, or too often.
Underwatering is giving too little water. Improper watering is the most common seedling mistake, but the following method fixes both. What to Do Instead: After seedlings sprout, give only a little water at a time, in a small circle around the base, every 2-3 days. Increase the amount gradually as they grow bigger (and start drinking more). For seedlings planted directly into a 3-5 gallon pot, this is a great starting schedule. Day 1 – Give 2
cups (500ml) per plant
Day 3 – Give 2 cups (500ml) per plant
Day 6 – Give 2 cups (500ml) per plant
Day 8 – Give 3 cups (750ml) per plant
Day 11 – Give 3 cups (750ml) per plant
Day 14 – Give 4 cups (1 liter) per plant
Day 17 – Give 4 cups (1 liter) per plant
Day 20 – Give 5 cups (1.25 liters) per plant Just a little water in a circle around the base at first. This watering schedule keeps roots happy and healthy so seedlings grow as fast as possible. 3.) Grow Light: What to DoThe Mistake: Many growers unintentionally give too much or too little light for happy, healthy seedling growth. What to Do: About half the normal light intensity is a great starting point for newly-sprouted
cannabis seedlings. Either keep your grow light about double the recommended distance away, or dim to half power. Not sure? Download a free PPFD Meter app on your phone to measure light intensity, and aim for 100-300 µmol/m²/s for seedlings up to week 3. But every light and plant is different, so watch the plants. - Tall seedlings - If plants start looking "tall" or leggy, move the light closer.
- Short or stressed seedlings - If
plants are growing totally "flat" without any stem, or seem stressed, move the grow light further away.
Healthy seedling Tall seedling - move light closer "Strong start" cannabis seedlings look about like this at 3 weeks. Bonus tip: For the fastest growth, keep cannabis seedlings and young plants warm, but not hot (80-85°F / 26-30°C). Think bright spring day, not scorching hot summer. Follow these three strategies to get fast-growing, healthy seedlings right out the gate. Happy seedlings grow into vigorous, thriving cannabis plants. A strong start sets you up for a strong
finish!
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Home Grow Masterclass Starts Feb 3
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Just a quick reminder that tomorrow is the last day to sign up for Home Grow Masterclass Spring session, which begins Tuesday, Feb 3. Enroll to join the Spring 2026 masterclass. (Summer session
starts in June) Hear from other growers: Total Beginners - Coolslate was a self-described "plant killer" who grew these beautiful plants on his first grow after the masterclass. "Thanks to your instructions, I was able to grow these bad girls. The first time I have ever grown anything."
~Coolslate
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Mid-Grow - Justiz came into the masterclass with a mystery nutrient problem currently spreading through his garden. We diagnosed the issue and Justiz quickly got everything back on track. "I just wanted to share a photo of these beautiful buds. I can’t thank u guys enough for having this class. It saved me and helped me finish my first grow with a bang."
~Justiz
Experienced Growers - Sandra was already a great grower, but she'd reached a common "intermediate plateau" where harvests produce great bud quality but not enough yields. Here's her first grow after taking our masterclass, which produced over a pound of dense weed between two plants, "I am so pleased with the results. Thank you (again) for your amazing information and guidance."
~Sandra
Quick Facts About the Masterclass Starts February 3, 2026. 5 week digital course. All lessons are recorded and available in your student account. Each week includes a 1-hour video lesson plus matching written materials and cheat sheets/schedules. Lifetime access. Sirius and I are available by email if you get stuck or have questions. Register here. Try the masterclass risk-free. If it's not right for you, just email us for a full refund within two weeks of the first class for any reason.
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3 Signs of a Great Grower
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Here are 3 mindset shifts you can make right now, and immediately become a better grower. - I treat growing like a skill, not luck – Cannabis plants are amazing and magical, but growing them is not a mystery. They have simple needs. Focus on giving them what they want, and they reward you.
- I solve problems early, not late –
We've all done it. You ignore a problem, only to see it spread. Make the choice to fix problems immediately, and save yourself (and your plants) not only time but stress.
- When something goes wrong, I seek knowledge – Use the search bar on GrowWeedEasy.com and learn from other growers. We are lucky to live in a world where someone has likely already solved the problem you're facing!
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Free Digital Tools on GrowWeedEasy.com 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 US, Canada &
UK.
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Who Runs GrowWeedEasy.com?
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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! Current Favorite Strain:
Mandarin Cookies (learn more in my article about relaxing limonene) 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). Copyright (c) 2026 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: February 1, 2026
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