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Hey everyone, I’m just getting started and trying to figure out a simple but effective setup for my first grow. There’s a lot of information out there and it’s honestly a bit overwhelming at the beginning. I’m not looking for anything too advanced yet — just something reliable to learn the basics properly. What would you recommend as a good beginner-friendly setup in terms of lighting, ventilation, and overall environment? Also, are there any common mistakes beginners should avoid early on? Appreciate any tips

These are diaries of your grows recorded on our forum for everyone to see Diaries provide a reference point for other growers to see different strains in action,learn, compare their grows to yours and to showcase genetics. How frequently you update your grow log is up to you but a once a week update is usually the norm. When recording your grow please remember to state the following details of your grow: • The strains of cannabis you are going to grow • Are you growing indoors or outdoors • The Grow Space you will be utilising • What medium you will be growing in • What nutrients and supplements you will be using for your grow • What lighting you will be using if growing indoors • All the other equipment you will be using if you feel it is worthy of mentioning. • Any other important info too! Document your grow with good quality photo's and your comments as you go along. 420SA

Has anyone run Russian Runtz indoors yet? I’m looking at running it next cycle and trying to get a better idea of what to expect. Specifically curious about: * How much stretch it shows after flipping to 12/12 * Average flowering time for most phenos * Trichome coverage and how well it holds its terps (citrus-berry notes) * Any issues with density or mold resistance in late flower I’ve grown a couple other Runtz crosses before but haven’t seen much feedback on this particular cut. Would appreciate any real grow experiences or tips if you’ve run it. Thanks in advance.

How do I find the right dosage of medical cannabis?

Hi @CloudChaser420, welcome to 420sa.co.za. Its a hard question to answer, it really depends on you, your weight, height etc. Its always best to start "low and slow". Beginners start with 10mg moving up to 50mg and above. Is this specifically for what you putting in your body, or is this dosage for making vape carts etc?

I ran a few cuts from Dagga Farmacy last season and the Super Cheese is legit for seed resistance. Tried hitting it with pollen on purpose and nothing took. My buddy used weed delivery Richmond for his indoor setup and swears by their edibles, but for outdoor guerrilla spots you want that cheese cut. It stays tight and finishes before the local males really start dropping pollen.

A while back i got my hands on two Orginal Cape Town cheese clones. I decided to embark on a journey to try and preserve the orginal by reversing the one clone. I got myself some STS Reversa Privada and flipped the one clone about 14 days earlier. I starting spraying her every 4 days about two weeks before i flipped her. On day 10 she started showing pistils and by day 14 she was in flower. I then proceeded to add the other Cheese clone. The other cheese clone is now on day 14 and she started flowering too. I opened the breeding space this morning and BAM....I see balls! My breeding space is small but very effective. My setup is 120w Lucias LED 5L pots Freedom Farm Classic soil Mix Running Umya flowering powder mix feeding once a week and subplimenting with kelp,Humic Acid and Fish mix every now and then.

Some notes i can make. The sprayed female did not really stretch at all comparing too the other female that has some legs on her. She started showing rustic spots early in spraying but it settled later as flowering was properly induced. My breeding space is small 1m x 1m x 1m well ventelated space with a mini fan and temps at 26° and lights off at 21°. Humidity sitting steady at 35-45%. Its amazing how strong this plants smells of musky sweet cheese so early in flowering. When working with her to take these pics i wanted to lick my fingers from just the amazing smell

Hey guys - I know it's quiet around forums these days, but I just wanted to share some of the recent work/hunts I've been doing. Almost 2 years ago I seeded up my mother library with a Headbanger male (Karma Genetics). I had selected him months earlier for his awesome branching and strong stem rub. In the tent were female Rest in Peace (CSI:Humboldt), Le Mans (Swamp Boys), Race Fuel (Archive Seeds), Crazy Hazy (Archive Seeds), Headbanger (Karma), Grease Monkey (Exotic Genetix), Chem 4 x Chem D (CSI:Humboldt), GG4 x Chem D (CSI:Humboldt), and a few others. The goal was just preservation, as I needed to clear my mother room. I hadn't planned to sell any of them. However, after running through the progeny of a few of the crosses I've actually had a few people reach out to grab some and so some are already on the their across the world (pretty awesome). The standout cross I've tested so far was the Rest in Peace x Headbanger (now named Slayer). Slayer is a combination of OG Kush (Ghost OG cut), Chem 91 (SkunkVA cut) and Sour Diesel lineage. I ran through an initial batch and then immediately popped more after flowering them out. Phenotypes range from sour grapefruit and creamy citrus to fuel-forward danker types. Here are some of the finds: I also tested out a few others, but the other other stand out was the GG4 x Chem D (also known as G4D) crossed to the Headbanger. The resulting strain was dubbed GHB, which started out as just a label on my pot, but when smoking her - it also fits the effects. There are some really funky old school chemmy phenotypes in this one. Finally, I also tested some of my Strawberry Fuel. A cross between my Strawberries & Cream cut (currently being run in production by Bushman Jay through Amadeadly/Creme) and Race Fuel (a primarily OG Kush strain by Archive Seeds). I found some real killer stuff in here. I've kept a few cuts around to work with some more. I kept the #3 which was nothing but frosty dank fuel (thanks Race Fuel) and then a sweet fruity variety that turns the terps in Strawberries & Cream up 200%. A few of these are currently available on Biltong and Budz, but with B&B shutting down at the end of this month - I've been setting up Seed Stash for sales to start soon.

Holy bumps... I saw this pop up now and just wanted to share some thoughts because I actually encountered the same exact problem a couple of years ago and I was losing my mind over it. I chatted quite extensively with Bushman Jay about it and got some tips to clean up the mother library but I was never able to get them clean. Eventually, I tossed my entire mother library (years of collecting) and started from scratch - but that resolved all my problems. I haven't had the problem again since, so I do believe it is a pathogen. It seems closest to fussarium, if not fussarium itself. And the process tended to follow: -> Take Clone Off Visibly Healthy Mother -> Cut looks good in the dome until day 3 or 4 -> Stems start to rot and tops begin to brown -> Clones become mushy and collapse A similar effect can occur when there isn't enough light in the cloning area, and then the plant starts to brown and die from the top. But the aggressive symptoms in the OP's post makes me pretty confident the issue lay with the mother stock.

I have to ask,are you mistaken end of stem root rot for callouses?Both look the same but with end of stem root rot,the end is soft and mushy,as oppose to callouses,which is also brown but firm.2) I use Aloe vera gel,instead of a powder.In one instance,I used a humidity dome for the first 7 days,then the internet told me to open the vents slightly.When i did,all my clones fell over flat.So I don't open the vents anymore.

Hey @Woz Just firing off a welcome note to you, its been over 15 years and good to see you getting back into cannabis growing. Welcome to 420sa.co.za, its a lekker site with a growing future.

Depends heavily on which cannabinoid though. THC gets all the spotlight but honestly the newer ones like THC-P are wild - same therapeutic angle but way stronger binding to CB1 receptors. For actual chronic pain or severe symptoms it might be more effective at lower doses than regular THC. CBD still the safer starting point for most people tho, no psychoactive side effects and solid research behind it.

Hi folks, Trying to start an indoor grow using clay balls and ro water!. Do I need to add calmag to ro water for germination in Rockwall cubes that are already in their final position surrounded by clay balls?. I buffered the balls with 5.8ph ro water and calmag before installation but have not added any calmag since!. It's been 6 days since planting and still no show!. I understand that they may need a few more days yet but wonder if I should add calmag to the water or leave until they sprout .......... assuming they do?. I've germinated using rock wool, 5.8ph RO water (with no calmag) before with no problems,.........however they where in a propergater!. Any thoughts or advice much appreciated as always.... Cheers...

Howzit fellow growers, I recently went full rabbit hole on oxidation — and it's got me rethinking my entire approach to the flowering stage. We all obsess over stability: dialed-in VPD, 40-50% RH late flower, perfect airflow to keep mold at bay, no light leaks, consistent temps. That's table stakes for any serious home grow. But what if we're missing something bigger? What if we could actively combat oxidative stress while the buds are still developing on the plant, not just prevent it post-harvest? Why Oxidation Matters More Than You Think During Flowering Oxidation isn't just a curing/storage villain (where oxygen turns THC into sleepy CBN, kills terpenes, and makes buds harsh and brown). On the live plant, excessive oxygen exposure — combined with heat, light stress, or other factors — can accelerate the breakdown of cannabinoids and terpenes right in the trichomes. Free radicals build up, the plant's natural defenses get overwhelmed, and you end up with buds that look fire but lack that loud smell, potency, or bag appeal you were chasing. Most guides hammer home mold prevention (good airflow, lower RH), but they rarely dive into proactive ways to shield against oxidative degradation during those critical 8–10 weeks of bud swell. What Are Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)? Explained Like You're 5 Okay, let's break this down super simple. Imagine your plant is like a busy little factory making energy from sunlight (photosynthesis) and breathing oxygen. Sometimes, tiny "sparks" fly off the machines — these are called Reactive Oxygen Species, or ROS for short. They're like angry little molecules (superoxide, hydrogen peroxide, hydroxyl radicals) that zoom around super fast. A few of these sparks are actually helpful — they act like alarm bells that wake up the plant's defenses when something's wrong (like too much heat or a bug attack). But if too many sparks build up (from stress like high temps, bad light, or poor environment), they start burning and damaging the factory parts: the trichomes, the THC, the yummy terpenes — basically turning your precious buds into something less awesome. It's like having a campfire: a little fire keeps you warm and cozy, but too many wild sparks can burn down the whole tent! The goal? Keep those sparks under control so your plant stays happy and your buds stay potent. The Stable Environment Is Key... But What Else? Stability is non-negotiable. But after digging deep, I'm convinced home growers have some under-explored tools to fight oxidation on the live plant: - Boosting the plant's own antioxidants — Think nutrient tweaks that support internal defenses (e.g., balanced micros like magnesium, zinc, or even sulfur-rich amendments that aid glutathione production). - Beneficial microbes — Introducing good bacteria (like certain PGPR strains from Bacillus or Pseudomonas) to the root zone or as inoculants. These little helpers can promote the plant's natural antioxidant systems, reduce stress signals, and help the plant handle oxidative pressure better — all while improving nutrient uptake and overall vigor during flower. - Environmental hacks — Slight CO2 enrichment can sometimes help displace excess O2 or support metabolism, but timing matters (dial it back late flower to let ripening happen). UV-B supplementation boosts resin but can increase stress — so pairing it with countermeasures could be interesting. - Stress minimization — Gentle defoliation to reduce exposed surfaces, strategic pruning for better airflow without shocking the plant, and avoiding extremes that spike reactive oxygen species (ROS). These aren't magic bullets, and most are experimental or niche. The science on live-plant oxidation in cannabis is still emerging (a lot of research focuses on post-harvest or general plant stress), but the logic tracks: reduce free radical damage → preserve more THC, CBD, terps → better end product. My Takeaway (So Far) I'm not throwing out my stable-environment playbook — that's still priority one. But I'm starting to experiment with small additions: tweaking feeds for antioxidant support, adding beneficial microbes early on, and paying closer attention to how light/heat interact with oxygen exposure. If you're a home grower chasing elite quality, this might be the next edge. It's not about reinventing the wheel; it's about adding a few smart layers of protection while the buds are forming. Have you gone down this rabbit hole? Tried any anti-oxidation tricks during flower, like microbial inoculants? Drop your thoughts/experiments in the comments — let's share notes and maybe uncover some gems together. Happy growing, stay frosty, and may your trichomes stay pristine! #HomeGrow #FloweringStage #Oxidation #TerpenePreservation #BeneficialMicrobes

Hi everyone hope all is well Well with the booming cannabis industry here I hope there would come some job applications along Well I don't know where to post this so I'm putting it here l. Anyone looking to hire someone I would gladly apply for a shop sales assistant or grower what ever possible job opportunities there might be please inbox me Thank you in advance.

I partnered up with a friend a couple years ago to start our breeding journey. While we'd both played around with some pollen chucking, with Loud Chasers we wanted to do things properly. So far we're about 2 years into the work, but we wanted to make sure we created something we felt was truly our own before selecting a male to work with for when we hit our keepers and dig into the progeny. We started the process by hitting a few of our best females with a gassy lemon OG male that had some of the most potent sisters we've come across. We then ran through about 50 beans from the resulting crosses and made two selections to take further. One was a very special Sour Power OG cut and the other Death Row, a CSI:Humboldt strain that has Black Death in it, a lesser known cuf from Bodhi. It is a selection of Sterling Skunk. Above: Death Row x Champawat #8 We then ran these two select cuts several times to get an idea of how they express in different environments. I'm now in the process of crossing another OG dominant male into the mix. I want to retain the dark hues and stank of the Death Row #8 we ended up keeping, but also add some pure OG fuel in. I don't mind doing a bit of an incross here to strengthen the OG traits. Above: Sour Power OG (CapeTownLoud Cut) In the other (SPxCH) selection we made, we're also looking to add some of the resin that the Race Fuel line tended to exhibit. We're still a good while out of our final crosses for release and stuff, but at least at this point we're quite far into finding something that feels ours. Hopefully we'll have our final stud selected in the 6 months or so.

Hey guys, so we started growing this lady in January. Outdoors, in a pot with soil, we were giving nutes up till about 3 weeks ago. Seagro. Its a jack herer X All was going well, stacking up nicely etc up till recently.. There seems to be foxtailing & every day the buds seems like they are getting airier, the leaves seem to be dying quicker than usual. Im assuming its not getting enough sun, has anyone else experienced this? would it be best to do an early harvest? Or any tips or ideas on how to supplement it? Trichromes are clear-milky

Could be too much Potassium (causing Cal-Mag as well as Zinc and Iron deficiencies) or too little Nitrogen. Those are weird hours for a Photo, so who really knows, would be great to know PH of the substrate. Either way, first thought is to defoliate, maybe last watering to flush properly and harvest.

Plant fades.. cut is my suggestion too. She is that late, rodelization can easy occur. Seagro is more for veg and even for veg is rather weak. If you get your fertilizer from Builders, next time get some GuanoFlo for flower. Should give a way better result.. you lack P and K with Seagro.

I would cut the plant down. Looks good, well done

That plant seems to be trying to finish fading naturally, But also keep in mind that if you're giving a potted plant a N dominant feed during flower you would promote leafy growth. Have seen flowering plants with more leaves than bud due to this. As we get closer to the winter solstice you're going to start seeing funny things as they technically shouldn't be growing/flowering naturally now-limits being pushed and all that. Some of our outdoor girls also showing a bit of foxtailing, later on the plants will want to start revegging, so you'll have to decide how far you want to push them. Some plants might finish flowering, others will want to start revegging, it will be up to you as the grower to recognize the signs and decide if you want to harvest or let the plant reveg.

usually foxtailing happens cause of too much light, but not in terms of intensity, in terms of hour cycle. stray lights perhaps? outdoor cycle is just a mess these days anyway. growing out doors you kinda have to expect some funny stuff, because as we all know nature doesn't give a single shit what the textbook says. the seasons aren't what they used to be, plants think it's winter then we get a whole week of summer, this may cause them to do funny things like foxtailing or even hermie. very common for females in late flower to push nanners when their cycles get messed up or even just a little stray light.

I have tried Jack Herer and Trainwreck for a good upper day smoke. The Jack Herer seems to be one of the best Sativa's I have smoked in a while. The high was clear and uplifting that made me want to go and work. The Trainwreck was also really good but I prefer the high from the Jack Herer. Does anyone have any other suggestions for a good day time smoke that wont make you miff or tired. I have also heard Chocolope is good but have not tired that strain yet.

She is very dark, borderline N toxicity. You can see the leaf tips are starting to curl. Cut back on your feeding to once a week. And stop with the Mg foliar altogether. She will grow better with less N and Mg than she is getting now.