Shit in, shit out.
You have to start somewhere so why not start with the most import subject first, genetics. Your success is 100% dependent on finding the right strain. Never underestimate the importance of finding good genetics to start with. You could easily fill an entire book on the subject of genetics, but I’ll try to keep it simple. Remember this simple fact. You could be a master grower but you can't grow killer bud from shitty Mexican dirt weed seeds. At the same time you could be on your first grow, buy some decent genetics and end up with some stellar smoke.
Military radiomen have a saying. Shit in, Shit out. The same applies to growing marijuana. So the most important aspect of your grow is choosing a good strain to start with. The best system in the world will grow crappy buds if you start with crappy seeds. Now granted they will be BIG crappy buds but crappy none the less. I’m not going to go into every detail about genetics as there are entire books written on the subject. I just want to cover the basics of genetics in regards to my own personnel experience. Please understand that Genetics are constantly evolving. The top strains today will be replaced by better, stronger varieties tomorrow. Sure there will always be classic strains like Blueberry and AK47 but most likely you will be smoking whatever the flavor of the day is.
So let’s break it down. There are two main types of plants, Indicas and Sativas. Some people group Afghan as a separate type but for this discussion we will group Afghan with Indica. There are also strains from the Ruderalis family but let’s not deal with them in now because you can’t clone them.
Indicas:
Plants are short, stocky and the buds are dense. Since Indica strains were bred for Hashish production, many varieties end up covered in resin. Smell and taste goes from sweet and spicy to hash like. Smoke is dense and tends to make you cough. Load small hits or be prepared for the coughing frenzy of death. Indicas also finish in a shorter time span as compared to Sativa strains. It’s common for an Indica to finish within eight weeks. The stone is usually thought of as heavy and physical. Think couch lock. The best thing about Indicas is the medicinal value. The plants are known to help cancer patient restore their appetite and reduce nausea and vomiting. Indicas also work well for insomnia and pain relief. My favorite Indica is LA Confidential from DNA Genetics. It tastes fantastic with a real strong high. Warning! Too many hits and it’s time for a nap.
Sativas:
Plants grow tall and lanky. Buds grow light and airy indoors. Taste can be mild and sweet, sometimes even fruity. Asian varieties may be spicy or even chocolate tasting. Smoke is usually light and smooth. You can load hero hits and be the man about town. Pure Sativas take forever to finish, sometimes longer. You will be setting around for months saying “what the fuck”? It’s not uncommon for Sativa strains to take twelve weeks to finish. The stone is energetic and cerebral, a real creative high. The more you smoke, the higher you get. Be careful though, if you smoke too much you might end up getting paranoid. My favorite Sativas are anything with Haze in them. Silver Haze is unreal! The first time I smoked it I got so fucking paranoid I just about shit myself! Think Speed Weed. I wish I had the space and time to grow pure Sativas. Good thing that there are mixes that gives you the best of both worlds.
Indica/Sativa mix:
This is pretty much all I grow. Anyone can find a strain that suits them best. Finish times can be between 8-10 weeks depending on the strain. The size can vary. Cropping may have to be used on taller strains. Some strains have more Indica in them. My favorite is the OG Kush SFV cutting. Technically it’s classified as a pure Sativa but the short flowering times and dense buds make it grow more like an Indica. OG Kush also has a knockout stone that will set you down in your seat. It’s great for movies and gaming. It is by far the tastiest weed I have ever smoked. You have to grow OG Kush at least once! Trust me on this. Strains with an Indica/Sativa mix are my main day smoke. Headband Kush, Blueberry, Granddaddy Purple, Purple Silver all fall into this category. They have an energetic high like a pure Sativa buy also have a nice mild body stone like an Indica. Balance is the key. You can’t go wrong with some of the classic Skunk strains around. I love that classic skunk taste and smell. If you love stinky bud, you will love Sour Diesel. It has that old school road-kill smell that I named myself after, StinkBud! So there you go, StinkBud’s condensed version of genetics.
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