SEEDS - WHY CHOOSE OUR GENETICS

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We specialize in unique outdoor and greenhouse genetics that are acclimatized for southern Canada. Proven genetics that will finish under natural light in September, and produce indoor quality flower outdoors.

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS

for the home grower

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All our strains are easy to grow plants with great yield and bud density. Our seeds are ready to grow in your backyard or on your balcony. Our strains will finish in September so you can harvest before the cold and frost. We recommend starting seeds in April or May.

 

Seeds should be planted directly in soil, kept warm, moist, protected from pests, and in the dark, with air exchanged regularly. A warm, dark place like the cupboard above your fridge is ideal. 

 

This germination process can take as little as 24 hours and up to 2 weeks. The seed will split, and a tiny root tip will emerge.

 

When planting directly in soil, use a beer cup sized container with drain holes. Plant the seed about 1/2" deep in your growing medium. The root tip will grow down into the soil and push the seedling up through the surface. The seedling will need light and air as soon as it emerges.

 

Be careful in this stage not to over-water. The tiny stems cannot handle water around them at all times or they will rot and keel over. Let the surface of your grow medium dry before watering to avoid this.

 

Check your seeds daily to ensure the soil remains moist but not waterlogged – if the seeds dry out during this process, they will die.

 

Once your seedlings are healthy and strong, transplant them to a larger pot, or straight into the ground and watch them grow.

seedlings

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Transplanting seedlings:

Seedlings can handle moderately cooler temperatures and love greenhouses or cold frames. Seedlings like very light fertilizer and an all around 5-5-5 or other liquid fertilizer are sufficient. Once seedlings have grown a few sets of their own leaves they can be transplanted into bigger containers.

The bigger the container the bigger the seedlings will grow. Yields will vary dependent on container size and grow conditions. Liquid organic fertilizers for grow and bloom can be used to supplement growth if needed. Depending if you have regular or feminzed seeds it maybe necessary to pull males, unless of course you wish to create your own seeds. This article describes what to look for.

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Organic soil mix and beneficial insect flowers:

Mix 1 part organic compost to 4 parts organic soil. Other inputs could include composted manure, worm castings or other organic soil amendments such as alfalfa meal. Mix thoroughly and add to a 2-10 gallon pot or mix directly into your garden bed.

 

Consider planting companion plants alongside your cannabis. Cover crops such as Alyssum or Clover can be added to the bed or pot by simply sprinkling seeds on top of the soil and stirring them into the soil. These flowers will attract beneficial insects to help control any pests. Also, they will help to control other weeds, and act as a bit of a soil mulch. They can easily be cut back should their growth become too robust.

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GROWING

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Grow Outdoors:

Once seedlings are transplanted into their final container, make sure the pot or bed is in a well ventilated, well drained, sunny, warm place that is protected from mice, deer or other harmful elements. Water frequently but do not over water. Fertilize accordingly. Flush 2-3 weeks before harvest, and let soil gradually get dryer closer to harvest time.

 

Growing Greenhouse: (same as outdoor plus)

Very Similar to outdoors, but temperatures can easily get too hot. Above 25C problems like bugs and root rot can become issues. Ventilation may need to be implemented, and moisture levels may need to be regulated.

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Harvest: When the plants are ready to harvest, cutting branches and hanging those on a coat hangar in a dark closet can be a great option. The idea here is to not dry to fast (or you will loose flavour) or to slow. Ventilation is important and keeping temperature steady around 16-21 can work just fine. After about 1-2 weeks and when the stalks snap, the buds can be broken down off stalks, and can be cured in paper bags for several days. Once the desired moisture level is reached, the buds are ready for sealed storage and to be smoked.

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