INTRODUCTION
Our SIMPLE BERRY CBD The seed was selected from over 100 different varieties. It is ideal for hobby gardeners as it is considered particularly easy to care for. Due to its robust properties, the CBD plant can be grown indoors as well as outdoors without any problems. But how do you successfully grow your own CBD seeds after purchase, so that you too High-quality CBD flowers Here you'll find a detailed guide on growing CBD seeds. A complete step-by-step guide to ensure your cultivation is a success!
GROWING CBD SEEDS - INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
All plants, including the cannabis plant, go through a series of life stages. These are divided into the following phases: germination, seedling, vegetative, and flowering. Each stage brings its own challenges.
To ensure we can provide you with the best possible support even after purchasing CBD seeds, we have put together a guide on how to achieve the best possible yield with minimal effort. We will go through the various life stages of the cannabis plant step by step with you, offering tips and tricks along the way.
The first decision you need to make is where you would like to grow. With the right light and temperature conditions, CBD seeds can be grown indoors 365 days a year.
However, if you wish to grow the CBD seeds outdoors, the climate needs to be warm. Therefore, we recommend starting sowing at the earliest after the Ice Saints (approximately from mid-May). Furthermore, for outdoor cultivation, it is recommended to pre-germinate the CBD seeds indoors beforehand. An ideal spot for this would be a sunny location, for example, on a sunny windowsill.
But to avoid giving everything away, we'll tackle it together step by step and week by week:
GERMINATION PHASE OF THE CBD SEEDS (WEEK 1)
In the germination phase, the CBD seed begins to sprout. Initial roots and leaves are formed. During this phase, the seedling prefers warm temperatures and plenty of moisture. For this step, we use a small propagator. These are particularly characterised by the fact that the desired humidity can be easily regulated.
Step 1:
Soak the CBD seed overnight in a glass of water to soften its hard outer layer. This process will make it easier for the plant to germinate later.
Step 2:
Fill a small flowerpot with loosened, lightly fertilised potting soil or seed-starting mix. Ensure the pot has drainage holes in the bottom to prevent waterlogging.
Step 3:
Plant the soaked CBD seed approximately 5-10mm deep in the filled pot. Cover the seed with a layer of soil and lightly press down the substrate.
Step 4:
Water the pot thoroughly. Ensure that the soil is moistened evenly, but does not overflow.
Step 5:
Place the pot in a warm, bright location. Cannabis seeds require a temperature of around 20 degrees Celsius to germinate optimally.
Step 6:
Now you’ll need a little patience; germination can take up to 10 days. As soon as the seedling appears, it’s important to pay particular attention to the environmental conditions. Ideally, the humidity should be between 55% and 65%. CBD seeds also require a temperature of 20 to 25 degrees to germinate optimally.
SEEDLING PHASE OF THE CBD SEED (WEEK 2 - 5)
In the seedling stage, the CBD plant begins to grow and form its first characteristic cannabis leaves. During this phase, the plant requires a lot of light, but water and fertiliser should still be used sparingly. Moderate humidity of around 60 percent should also be maintained. Young plants are particularly susceptible to diseases such as mould during this phase. If you have a mini greenhouse, you can now place the pot inside. Ensure that the lid does not fog up, opening the ventilation controls if necessary.
Step 1:
Now check the growth progress of the CBD plant daily. Pay particular attention to a balanced moisture and temperature balance. If the soil begins to dry out, it is best to use a spray bottle filled with water. Now carefully spray the plant and the substrate with water. Always make sure to avoid waterlogging.
Step 2:
Once the CBD seedling repeatedly forms its characteristic five- to seven-fingered palmate leaves, the plant's actual growth phase begins. Now is the time to repot the CBD plant into a more nutrient-rich medium so that the roots can spread unhindered.
VEGETATIVE PHASE OF THE CBD PLANT (WEEKS 6 - 14)
It has now been around 6 weeks since the CBD seeds were sown. During the growth phase, the cannabis plant develops roots, a stem, branches and leaves, thereby preparing itself for the subsequent flowering phase. At this stage, the young plant requires a nitrogen-rich growing medium and sufficient space for root development. Whilst nutrient and water consumption continue to rise, the relative humidity should ideally stabilise at around 50% towards the end of the growth phase. An ambient temperature of 20–25 degrees Celsius ensures optimal growing conditions.
Step 1:
Before repotting, ensure the substrate is regularly root-bound and slightly dried out. Often, fine, visible root tips at the drainage holes indicate the right time. To allow the plant to continue developing its root system optimally, a pot with a capacity of around five to seven litres is initially suitable. Now fill the container with high-quality, lightly pre-fertilised potting soil with a long-lasting nutrient supply.
Step 2:
Lightly press the soil and create a hollow in the centre of the pot with your fingers. The plant's root ball is then placed in this hollow, covered with a layer of substrate, and lightly pressed down.
Step 3:
Water the plant carefully. Ensure the substrate is evenly moist but not waterlogged: the roots grow optimally when they have to „seek“ their water a little. (For unfertilised soil, a liquid fertiliser can be used for nutrient supply from the second week after repotting. This should have a Nitrogen (N) - Phosphorus (P) - Potassium (K) ratio of approx. 3-2-3. Caution: Use fertiliser sparingly at the beginning of the growth stage, as the young plant still requires few nutrients at this phase.)
Step 4:
Now place the plant in a warm, light-filled spot. Bear in mind that the cannabis plant only needs moderate amounts of water at the start of the vegetative phase. However, the humidity can certainly be a little higher during this early period: levels between 60% and 70% provide optimal conditions for the plant’s growth.
Step 5:
If you consider yourself among the more experimental growers, you can start thinking about pruning your cannabis plant from around the third week of the growth phase. This step is optional, but it can have a positive effect on the plant's yield and resilience later on. Initially, we recommend only removing shoots and leaves from the young cannabis plant that do not have the characteristic five to seven leaf fingers. Typically, these are – viewed from the bottom – the first three leaf shoots.
The plant will then require some time to fully develop from a CBD seed into a mature and strong plant. Continue to observe the growth progress regularly, paying particular attention to adhering to the described parameters. As soon as the days shorten in summer, your plant will begin to form flower heads – this signifies the end of the vegetative phase and the simultaneous start of the flowering phase.
FLOWERING STAGE OF THE CANNABIS PLANT (14 - 25 WEEKS)
Step 1:
If your plant starts to form small flower buds during the first few weeks of flowering, it is still in a transitional phase. Its growth may even intensify again briefly during this time. The plant is thus preparing itself for the coming cold season. During this phase, the plant has an increased need for growth fertiliser (increased nitrogen content).
Step 2:
From the second week of the flowering stage, the plant intensifies its bloom growth. Now is the ideal time to support your plant with an additional flowering fertilizer (increased phosphorus and potassium content). The use of an additional fertilizer is optional but can significantly increase yield.
Step 3:
During the third week, the plant primarily focuses its attention on flower growth, while plant growth is reduced. The nutrient requirements also change during this phase. It is now particularly important to examine the cannabis plant for signs of deficiency and over-saturation: if the leaves turn yellow or even fall off entirely, the plant needs more nutrients. Conversely, if the leaf tips begin to discolour and deform, this usually indicates nutrient burn, or over-fertilisation.
Step 4:
From the fourth week of the flowering phase, the plant will gradually stop growing altogether. All its energy will now be devoted to flower development. This will cause the plant to gain noticeable weight. During this phase, the demand for phosphorus and potassium is particularly high.
Step 5:
By now, around five weeks have passed since the start of the flowering phase. Ideally, substantial flower heads have already formed. In the following days and weeks, it is crucial to pay particular attention to the fine, hair-like resin glands on the flowers, leaves, and branches of the plant: As long as the majority of the so-called trichomes appear clear and transparent, it is still too early to think about harvesting. Only when the predominant part of the trichomes has turned an opaque golden colour is the plant ready for harvest! For a particularly fine floral aroma, it is recommended to completely refrain from adding fertiliser for the last two weeks before harvest.
Harvest determination via pistils – a note
When determining the right harvest time, some growers rely on the colour and retraction of the so-called stigmas (pistils) on the flowers. However, this method can be deceptive, particularly due to the enormous variety of modern CBD flowers.
Depending on genetics, CBD flowers can look quite different:
with very early visible - but late discolouring stamp, such as our Sweet Star CBD Flowers,
with many but late-developing hairs, as with Banana Diesel or Purple Lemon CBD Flowers,
or lighter structure with only sporadic pistils, as in the Habanero Kush flowers.
These optical differences are completely normal – however, they say unreliable This also depends on when the plant is actually ready for harvest. Some varieties produce a lot of stigmas early on, others only a few or very fine ones. This can lead even experienced gardeners to misjudge the ideal time.
Therefore, observing trichomes is always more reliable., so the small, resin-filled heads on flowers and leaves. Their discoloration – from clear to milky to slightly golden – indicates the plant's state of maturity much more precisely than the stigmas.
FROM SEED TO FLOWER - HARVESTING, DRYING & FERMENTATION
Step 1:
First, it is important to determine the right time for harvesting. There are several indicators for this: Some plants begin to develop dark, raisin-like hues with increasing age, while in others, the large fan leaves gradually start to yellow. Another indication of mature inflorescences is given by the female pistils, which initially appear as white hairs and turn golden brown as they mature. For those who want to be absolutely precise and have a magnifying glass at hand, the ideal harvest time can be identified by the appearance of the trichomes: As soon as the majority of the small resin droplets have changed from a crystalline clear to an amber colour, it is time to harvest the plants.
Step 2:
When the time is right for harvesting, the plant can be cut at the base of the stem. The large fan-shaped leaves are then removed and the plant is hung up to dry in a dark place with low humidity (approx. 45–50%). Depending on the size of the perennial, the individual branches can, of course, also be cut off. As soon as the small twigs on the individual branches can be snapped off, the flowers have dried out enough to be separated from the branches. At this stage, the remaining smaller leaves should also come away easily from the inflorescences.
Step 3:
Freshly dried cannabis flowers often still have a slightly harsh smell. To fully harness the aromatic potential of the flowers, the partially dried buds should therefore undergo a fermentation process for several days to weeks. This not.
After some time, you will notice that the aroma of the buds will intensify. After about 2-4 weeks, the fermentation is complete and your own buds from your home-grown CBD seeds are ready to enjoy! Are you unsure what makes for quality buds? Here you'll find out how to Judging the quality of cannabis flowers.
2 comments
Hi
When will it continue?
Harvest time, full stop?
Hello Phil
Thank you for your message. I apologise for the late response. Your message was hidden here from the website.
The guide has now been supplemented with the harvest step. Was this helpful?
Have you also harvested in the meantime? We would be happy about an update 🙂
Best regards, your Qualicann team