New to Cannabis Growing?

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Growing cannabis can be both simple and rewarding with the right knowledge. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your skills, this guide covers the essentials—from seed selection to harvest.

• Autoflower vs. Photoperiod: Autoflowering strains grow faster and don’t require light cycle changes, making them beginner-friendly. Photoperiod strains, while requiring light adjustments, typically produce higher yields.
• Indica vs. Sativa vs. Hybrid: Choose your strain based on the effects you desire and the growing conditions. Indicas are great for relaxation, sativas for energy and creativity, and hybrids offer a balance of both.

Factor: Indoor/Outdoor     

Light: LED (e.g., Spider Farmer SE3000)/Sunlight   

Medium: Soil, Coco Coir, Hydroponics Soil   

Climate: Requires humidity and temperature control Relies on natural climate    

Cannabis requires both macronutrients (NPK: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium) and micronutrients (Calcium, Magnesium, etc.). 

Here’s a basic feeding guide:

Stage Nutrients Needed  

Seedling: Light Nitrogen (N)   

Vegetative: High Nitrogen (N)   

Flowering: Low Nitrogen, High Phosphorus (P) & Potassium (K)    

• Autoflowers: 18-24 hours of light per day; no light cycle changes required.
• Photoperiods: 18/6 for vegetative growth, 12/12 for flowering.

• Harvest: when trichomes are mostly milky with some amber.
• Drying: 7-10 days at 60-70°F (15-21°C), 50-60% humidity.
• Curing: Use Grove Bags for optimal moisture control to preserve your harvest.

Autoflowers often need a different feeding schedule due to their rapid growth. Here’s a nutrient plan designed specifically for them:

Week Stage Nutrient Schedule     

Week 0 Germination Plain water   

Week 1 Seedling Plain water   

Week 2 Vegetating ⅛ strength vegetative nutrients   

Week 3 Vegetating ¼ strength vegetative nutrients   

Week 4 Vegetating ¼ to ½ strength vegetative nutrients   

Week 5 Pre-flowering ¼ strength vegetative + ⅛ strength bloom   

Week 6 Flowering ¼ strength bloom + ⅛ strength vegetative   

Week 7 Flowering ¼ strength bloom nutrients   

Week 8 Flowering ½ strength bloom nutrients   

Week 9 Flowering ½ strength bloom nutrients   

Week 10 Ripening ⅛ strength bloom nutrients   

Week 11 Flushing Plain water