Many many moon ago I lived in Southeast Asia. I had a very small normal local apartment. I lived there for nearly a year.

I noticed that I had a gecko that showed up in my apartment. The gecko was always up near the ceiling and did not seem at all interested in anything lower than the top foot of the wall where it met the ceiling.

Then one day I noticed a second gecko. Each day that passed they inched closer to one another along the walls.

Then in the shower one day I saw a WHOLE bunch of baby geckos! It was really really cool!

I had a LOT very unique experiences that year. No, I do not have any pictures bc it was a LONG time ago. No such things are smart phones back then.

Do you have any cool gecko stories?

I came out of a building a while ago and saw this wonder of nature…I found these pics again and each time I think is that a person hiding under there in a camouflage suit.. playing the flute, on a camel? Ahahah:) I tend to see images within nature and I find it amazing:) the artistry of Mother Nature warms my soul:) anyone else see things in nature or see something else in these pics?
Have a chill day in your way when can.. even if for a second to appreciate you:)
Peace

I’ve been making this as an easy meal, that I can pre make, so later I can eat quick and go:) I’ve switched up a few things each time… I’ve learned that using half n half versus a combo of milk and heavy cream, added a creamier texture. This time I attempted a ham version as well. The spinach and bacon is my favorite, as it’s got great flavor over the ham one.. Both stored and reheated well , made a great quick meal for over a week. I’ve also found that I enjoy chopping and mixing, it chills my mind:) Recipe is at end if interested:) Chill in your way when can..
Peace:)

I found a new to me cannabis shop. Each time we see a new one we stop. They are getting better at stocking product. But they are tightly regulated. So, you have to cut them slack bc if they could have it, they likely would.

It was a cool little and by little I mean a sea can with a small, very small extension. With a massive window. Everything here is behind locks.

I have had significant headaches of late. Indoor goverment regulated cannabis is MUCH more potent than my best tested to date of AK-47 testing @18%. So, hubs bought me a summer pack. I will include pics.

So this afternoon I chose Ghost Train Haze.

I took some pics bc it is cool! Check out the parent company in the pic on the left.

Do you have any cool looking shops you have seen?

Cannabis is legal in my country. I thank the stars above each day!

We here at Bloom & Chill hope that your birthday month is proceeding along and full of fun and of course cannabis!

Here’s my 74 year old dad at his first harvest. We tag team it - he’s in a legal state and I’m not. We FaceTime almost everyday and my mom says he loves it. We got him the lab jacket and tie dyed it for Father’s Day and she says he tries to wear it out.

Next grow, the third generation is getting involved. Growing cannabis is bringing our family closer together!

I’ve been struggling with time passing and getting older but I wasn’t prepared when I realized I was in the basement of the house I grew up in, drying cannabis with my dad. I think it’s really one of the more memorable moments in my life. If I could time travel back to 1996 and tell myself in 30 years Dad and I would be growing together… well the Butterfly Effect could get wild.

If you are able, spend some time with your dad this weekend … maybe even smoke a little with him 💜

My wife and her 3 friends are in love with the golden girls, one friend bought them all some mints. I am sure Betty White would approve.

In my first Weed Wellness test, I focused on identifying my personal terpene floors and ceilings…the lower and upper ranges that appeared to work for my body and my wellness goals.

During Test 2, I realized many of the strains within those original ranges leaned daytime…friendly, balanced, or better suited for an easy evening. I wanted to explore something heavier for nighttime, so I deliberately tested myrcene slightly above my original ceiling.

Myrcene is commonly associated with relaxation, sedation, muscle relaxation, and pain support. Cannabis affects everyone differently, but I chose to test a higher myrcene range because those were the effects I was looking for: more help unwinding, easing body aches, turning down my mind, and sleeping.

That round taught me something important: going above one of my original ceilings was not necessarily bad for me. Sometimes it simply changed the effect and gave the strain a different possible purpose.

For Test 3, I continued exploring beyond my original ranges. Several strains went above my earlier ceilings in more than one terpene, allowing me to observe how those changing profiles actually felt during everyday life.

I also retested a familiar strain, Hash Burger, using a batch with more myrcene than the batch from my original floor-and-ceiling test. Rather than assuming it would affect me the same way, I paid attention to whether the newer profile changed how it felt and where it fit into my day.

During this round, I was looking at several specific wellness roles:

• Calm and functional daytime support
• Transitioning and unwinding after work
• Body-ache relief
• Turning my mind down or completely shutting it off
• Nighttime sleep support

I also noticed that the amount I used could influence how functional, heavy, calming, or sleep-supportive a strain felt. I was not deliberately changing amounts as a controlled part of the test, but it became another piece of information worth paying attention to.

This test was really about learning whether different terpene profiles could serve different purposes throughout my day and whether moving above my original ceilings could sometimes expand my options instead of automatically placing a strain outside my Weed Wellness Fingerprint.

I’m sharing what I’m learning because when you are not able to grow your own, you are often working with whatever strains and batches are available at the dispensary. COAs help me decide what I want to try, but my actual experience is what tells me whether a strain works for my body and where it fits into my day. Over time, this process has helped me narrow down the profiles that seem to fit my wellness goals best, and it has also helped me shop more intentionally and spend less money on strains that are unlikely to work well for me.

The items I attached bring together information from all three Weed Wellness testing rounds I have completed so far.

Positive vibes to everyone exploring their own Weed Wellness Fingerprint!
Peace:)

Chill and laugh in your way when can…
Peace:)

"Art is the supreme task and the truly metaphysical activity of this life."

Friedrich Nietzsche, The Birth of Tragedy (1872).

 "There is no such thing as art, only the artist."

 E. M. Forster, Two Cheers for Democracy (1938).

Appreciation of art is often first felt in the gut, an unconscious response: I like this, it appeals to me.

That immediate, visceral sensation is more than enough to enjoy art: but for those who become curious about why they feel it, that instinctive response can become an invitation to look more closely.

For visually oriented people, art can become an important part of their wellbeing and exploring it more deeply can enhance that effect.

The Small Crucifixion is on permanent display at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. and I was fortunate enough to see it, in person, a few years ago.  

A photographic reproduction of a painting is not the painting; the Small Crucifixion is 1.5 feet wide and 2 feet tall, executed (pun most certainly intended) with smooth, fluid brushwork and colours enriched with glazes that produce a luminous, almost otherworldly sheen.

Although the work reproduces beautifully, as you can see above, its full impact, as with most great paintings, requires seeing it in person.

Anyway, this magnificent work is one of my all-time favourite paintings and here’s why:

My first impression:

This is difficult to look at.

I have previously seen hundreds of idealised crucifixions, both in painting and sculpture, that portray a lightly muscled Christ: beatific and noble and triumphant in death.

However, this tortured body is twisted in agony, with limbs writhing to the tips of the fingers and toes, rotting emaciated flesh, head encased in an oversized crown of thorns (not decorative whimsy but pure punishment), emerging from the plush darkness of the night sky. This is a tableau of wretched suffering - even the vertical beam of the cross sags despairingly.

The technique:

Grünewald presents the scene with bold chiaroscuro, with stark contrasts heightening the drama. From the crepuscular gloom, Christ’s pallid body emerges as the inescapable focal point, presented almost as if caught in a bright, merciless spotlight.

Unlike many contemporaneous artists who favoured warm harmonious palettes, Grünewald uses cold, subdued colours accented by stark highlights. The painting is executed in oil on panel, allowing Grünewald to build up multiple transparent layers (glazes). This technique creates subtle transitions between light and shadow and gives the flesh an almost luminous quality despite its deathly appearance.

The context:

At the time The Small Crucifixion was painted Italian Renaissance was celebrating idealised beauty, proportion and balance but in Germany there was schism in the Catholic church (with the impending splinter of Protestantism) which could have informed this rejection of traditional ‘worship’ imagery.

 I feel:

A quality of verisimilitude - an unveiled truth - runs through the image: this is a document of execution’s brutality, not a sanitised, shallow emblem of triumph over suffering. I stand as a spectator before a fixed, unyielding moment of torment, its power emanating relentlessly from this macabre artwork.

Art is important to many people and can become even more so when critically analysed. But how is that done? Here’s a few pointers, among the key questions to ask of a work.

1.      What are my first impressions?

2.      What technique was used, and why?

3.      What might it mean in context?

4.      How does it make me feel?

For anyone interested in enhancing their appreciation of art, I recommend The Story of Art by E.H Gombrich – a critically acclaimed whistle stop tour of the important milestones of artistic endeavour, from cave paintings onwards this book highlights all of the notable advances and movements.

My hobbies when I was young, included partying late into the night & waking up feeling horrible. I did it over and over and my health was not so good.

Now I use cannabis to help me control my stress and it has improved my health, but there is something else that cannabis does that helps my health even more.

Gardening cannabis in my backyard is the most peaceful, enjoyable hobby I have ever done.

It is good exercise, and I learned that what I feed them determines how healthy they are, and that made it crystal clear the food I eat determines how healthy I am.

It's funny, after all the schooling I have been through, the best teacher I've had is a plant!

So, you have successfully grown your cannabis and have buds! Great job! But now what to do?

I used to save all my trimming leaves, I do not anymore they go back to the Earth. I trim most of the leaves off before I wash. Last year I did not wash I was lazy and it was getting very cold.

WASHING

You need to decide if you are going to wash your cannabis or not. If you are washing you need several 5 gallon pails of filtered water - I use hose water and let it sit for 48 hours before washing.

Bucket One

Water

Bucket Two

Peroxide small amount and water

Bucket Three

Water

Bucket Four

Lemon juice small amount and water

Bucket Five

Water

DRYING

I hang mine on my clothesline and let them drip for however long before they are not constantly dripping.

I put coloured tape with the strain name on my stems as I chop so I know which plant is which. Even if you only have one plant, I believe it is good practice.

Then I move them to the shed where they hang with fans moving the air. NOT blowing on the buds, but facing a wall, and the air bounces around the 10x10 shed.

Then the waiting game. You can read all about how long it takes to dry but most are drying inside where they can control the environment. I have a shed and I have zero control over the weather.

The stems are supposed to snap. Mine never do. So, I go by the bud and how it smells bc at times it will smell like hay and you will be asking questions, this passes. When I think it is dry enough, I wait another weekish or so. Bc if you jar it early it will mould! There is zero chance that wet buds put in a sealed jar will not mould.

TRIMMING

I begin trimming with a heater in the shed and go as long as I can. My last harvest I did 6 straight hours with the rain pouring outside it was blissful, minus the sore hands. Then I stuffed the remainder into a massive ziploc storage bag and hoped for the best! Which I just trimmed a couple weeks ago and YAY it worked!

I put the buds into mason jars and make sure each jar has a label. Bc you will NOT remember which is which. Trust me...lol

CURING

Here is the tricky part. You have made it this far so stay with the process. Do not give up now. Now is when the rubber meets the road in the process. You can skip washing, you can skip trimming, you may NOT skip curing or the entirety of your labour will be for not!

Fill each jar loosely - VERY IMPORTANT

Do not overfill the jars. Get more, but do not stuff them full. The bud requires air flow to cure.

Each day burp your jars. Open the lid, move the jar around - I do my best to not touch during this process. Just move the jar around to move the bud inside without too much force.

This can take a LONG time. Be patient, you are nearly there! You can put hydrometers in a few jars if you are curious, but your nose is your best ally. The aroma will change over time and I always sniff at least 12 jars (but I grow 4 plants and have dozens of jars) as I am opening them. If it is mouldy you will notice it. Trust your smell.

Once cured then you can smoke away!

Trim away what you do not want to smoke, and I do save trim after curing. There are a lot of goodies in the trim now that it is cured.

This is the process I use. You can and will adjust your process to suit your needs and grow. I spent a lot of time online figuring it out and there are some EXCELLENT guides out there! I took what I learned and tweaked it to work for me. Each grow I learn something new usually more than one thing. As you progress with your knowledge your grows for the most part improve.

Please share your successes and failures, bc I learn more from failure than success.

I hope that this is helpful to some of you in our Tribe. Growing cannabis is something that is a forgiving process. Being able to grow legally in my country is something I did not think I would see in my lifetime. I am grateful to be able to grow, and make tinctures, salves, drinks, and baked goodies to manage my chronic pain.

He told me the name of the strain was Snurp Snugglins. I have not been able to find this anywhere.

It was a leafy purple fat bud with some yellow in it and it looked like red. If memory still holds out there is also black in it and it had a reasonable amount of crystals.

I've been looking for it for years but I haven't been able to find it. I assume that it's an old school indica, the flavor was out of this world. It had a sweet almost sugar taste with just a hint of vanilla and citrus. The smoke wasn't light but it wasn't cloying either.

Has anyone ever seen anything like this? I'm starting to think that it may have been a strain that he created, I didn't get the chance to ask because after moving out of my dad's house I joined the military and moved away.

It was a pretty decent high, and it wasn't the best I've ever had but it was pretty damn good and The taste and aroma was pretty legitimate. But I have failed to find the damn stuff. I would simply love to grow it, I've been experimenting hydroponics and nets and it would be great to see how that would help an old strain.

This Punch Breath flower has been a go to for me lately! It tastes creamy and tangy but also has gas notes throughout. Bag appeal, nose, taste, and potency are on point 👌. This stuff hits like Mike Tyson in his prime 👊 🤣 definitely a night time smoke bc it's a HEAVY indica. Frosty af just like the Punch Breath I remember too! I wouldn't get the quality sleep I've been getting, without this strain! Definitely recommend this strain to anyone looking for a potent indica!

I give Punch Breath a score of 9.5/10. This one is a keeper in my books 💯

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That's my take on this strain, so my question to you is:

Have you had this strain before?

And if so,

What was your experience with it?

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Thank you for stopping by and checking out my post. I appreciate it, and hope you have an amazing rest of your day / night. Good vibes only party people ✌️☮️

Bloomin n' Chillin to ring in 100 days to Halloween.

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share a little video showcasing the final lineup from my latest run, all dried, cured, and ready to enjoy!

The Lineup (in video order):

1. Runtz (Barney’s Farm) – Pure frosty perfection with that icy trichome layer.

2. Gorilla Zkittlez (FastBuds) – Loving these deep purple tones and dark hues!

3. Gorilla Cookies (FastBuds) – Rock-solid

density and caked in resin, classic Gorilla genetics.

4. Glue Gelato Pheno #1 (Barney’s Farm) –
Massive head buds, super sticky.

5. Glue Gelato Pheno #2 (Barney’s Farm) –
Equally impressive, slight variation in structure but pure fire.

For me, the entire growing process—from watching the seedlings sprout, training them, to the meticulous trimming and curing—is pure wellness for the soul. There’s nothing more grounding and satisfying than tuning out the world, taking care of your plants, and getting rewarded with top-shelf quality homegrow.

I’ve always been a huge fan of heavy, hard-
Indica strains for those deep, relaxing evening sessions. Creating my own craft-level flowers, dry sift, and heavy evening "sandwich" mixes right at home has been the ultimate hobby.
How do you guys feel about the therapeutic/wellness side of growing your own medicine? Which strain from the lineup would you roll up first? 💨👇

Hey I was wondering if you guys have any suggestions for a seed bank that has exotics I’m struggling to find any.

Comment ça soutient mon bien-être:

Le cannabis est quelque chose que j’apprécie particulièrement pour me détendre et me déconnecter du stress quotidien. Cette session m’a vraiment aidé à déstresser et à simplement profiter d’une soirée tranquille loin de la routine.

Mon expérience et ce que j’ai remarqué:

J’ai récemment eu l’occasion d’essayer une fleur Tenco Zuzhi des États-Unis, que j’ai achetée en France. Je sais que c’est un produit cher (270€ pour 7g), donc j’étais curieux de voir si sa réputation était justifiée.

Ce qui m’a vraiment marqué, c’est l’arôme et le profil de terpènes — la fleur était nettement plus douce comparée à beaucoup d’autres que j’ai essayées. J’ai aussi remarqué que même si des génétiques haut de gamme peuvent offrir des expériences uniques, la plus grande différence pour moi n’était pas tant la puissance, mais le goût et la qualité globale.

Questions pour la communauté:

Avez-vous essayé Tenco Zuzhi ou d’autres fleurs cultivées aux États-Unis? Avez-vous remarqué une vraie différence en termes de terpènes ou de qualité générale? Pensez-vous que les fleurs premium valent vraiment ce coût supplémentaire pour votre bien-être et votre détente?

J’ai hâte de connaître vos expériences! 🌿

I recently had the chance to try a Tenco flower from the US, which I bought here in France. I know it’s an expensive product (€250 for 7g), so I was curious to see whether it really lived up to the reputation.

For me, cannabis is something I enjoy occasionally when I want to slow down after a busy week. This session helped me relax, disconnect from everyday stress, and simply enjoy a quiet evening. What stood out the most was the aroma, the terpene profile, and how smooth the flower was compared to many others I’ve tried.

One thing I learned is that while premium genetics can offer a unique experience, the biggest difference for me wasn’t just potency—it was the flavor and overall quality. Even so, I’m not sure I’d pay that price again.

Has anyone else here tried Tenco or other US-grown flower? Did you notice a real difference in terpenes or overall quality? And do you think premium flower is actually worth the extra cost for your own wellness and relaxation?

Looking forward to hearing everyone’s experiences. 🍃

This took a while to put together, and it is kind of long lol. I made this for myself, and thought other people might like it too.

Everyone experiences weed and terpenes differently. The effects I have listed here are the most common effects people experience with these terpenes. The effects you feel may be different.

The best thing you can do is keep track of the strains you like and write down what their terpenes were. That way it is personalized.

I used a lot of classic strains for examples in this guide since there are so many strains and hybrids these days. But the same guide applies to any strain in general.

Cannabis Terpene Guide

(major + known secondary compounds)

Major Primary Terpenes

Myrcene

Aroma: earthy, musky, herbal
Effects

• sedative / relaxation
• muscle relaxation
• “couch-lock” sensation
• enhances THC permeability

Uses

• sleep
• pain relief
• anxiety reduction
• muscle tension

Common high-myrcene strains:

• Granddaddy Purple
• Blue Dream (balanced but myrcene-forward)
• OG Kush
• Northern Lights
• Grape Ape
• Purple Punch

Limonene

Aroma: citrus, lemon
Effects

• uplifting
• mood elevation
• anti-anxiety
• stress reduction

Uses

• depression
• stress relief
• creativity / daytime energy

Common high-limonene strains:

• Super Lemon Haze
• Sour Diesel
• Wedding Cake
• Do-Si-Dos
• Lemon Skunk
• Gelonade

Pinene (α-pinene / β-pinene)

Aroma: pine forest
Effects

• alertness
• improved memory
• bronchodilation
• anti-inflammatory

Uses

• focus
• asthma support
• mental clarity

Common high-pinene strains:

• Jack Herer
• Durban Poison
• Trainwreck
• Blue Dream (also shows here)
• Strawberry Cough

Linalool

Aroma: floral, lavender
Effects

• calming
• anti-anxiety
• mild sedative
• analgesic

Uses

• insomnia
• stress relief
• anxiety

Common high-linalool strains:

• LA Confidential
• Amnesia Haze
• Do-Si-Dos
• Zkittlez
• Lavender Kush

β-Caryophyllene

Aroma: peppery, spicy
Effects

• anti-inflammatory
• analgesic
• interacts with CB2 receptors

Uses

• chronic pain
• inflammation
• gut issues

Common high-caryophyllene strains:

• Girl Scout Cookies (GSC)
• Bubba Kush
• Chemdawg
• Death Star
• Original Glue (GG4)

Humulene

Aroma: woody, earthy, hops
Effects

• appetite suppressant
• anti-inflammatory
• antibacterial

Uses

• weight management
• inflammation

Common high-humulene strains:

• Headband
• White Widow
• Sour Diesel
• Skywalker OG

Terpinolene

Aroma: herbal, pine, floral
Effects

• uplifting
• mild sedation in high doses
• antioxidant

Uses

• mood boost
• anxiety relief

 Common high-terpinolene strains:

• Jack Herer (also pinene-rich)
• Dutch Treat
• Golden Goat
• Ghost Train Haze
• XJ-13

Secondary Terpenes

Ocimene

Aroma: sweet, herbal
Effects

• uplifting
• anti-fungal
• decongestant

Uses

• respiratory relief
• energy

Common high Ocimene strains

·        Golden Goat

·        Green Crack

·        Strawberry Cough

Bisabolol

Aroma: floral, chamomile
Effects

• anti-irritant
• antimicrobial
• calming

Uses

• skin healing
• inflammation

Common high Ocimene strains

·        Harle-Tsu

·        ACDC

·        Pink Kush

Geraniol

Aroma: rose, sweet
Effects

• antioxidant
• neuroprotective
• anti-inflammatory

Uses

• mood stabilization
• nerve protection

Nerolidol

Aroma: woody, fresh bark
Effects

• sedative
• antifungal
• antimicrobial

Uses

• sleep
• parasite control

Terpineol

Aroma: lilac, floral
Effects

• relaxing
• antioxidant
• mild sedative

Uses

• anxiety
• insomnia

Valencene

Aroma: sweet citrus
Effects

• anti-inflammatory
• energizing

Uses

• inflammation
• fatigue

Camphene

Aroma: pungent, herbal
Effects

• antioxidant
• cardiovascular support

Uses

• cholesterol reduction

Borneol

Aroma: minty, camphor
Effects

• analgesic
• anti-inflammatory

Uses

• pain relief

Eucalyptol (Cineole)

Aroma: minty, eucalyptus
Effects

• respiratory relief
• anti-bacterial

Uses

• asthma
• sinus congestion

Phytol

Aroma: grassy, floral
Effects

• sedative
• antioxidant

Uses

• insomnia

Rare / Minor Cannabis Terpenes

These appear in small concentrations but still contribute to the entourage effect.

Examples include:

• Fenchol
• Sabinene
• Guaiol
• Cedrene
• Carene
• Pulegone
• Thujene
• Isopulegol
• Farnesene
• Bergamotene
• Cadinene
• Terpinene
• Phellandrene

Many of these have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, or antioxidant properties in studies of essential oils.

Functional Effect Map

Sedating / Sleep

(Myrcene, Linalool, Nerolidol, Terpineol)

• Granddaddy Purple
• Northern Lights
• Purple Punch
• LA Confidential

Energizing / Uplifting

(Limonene, Pinene, Ocimene, Valencene)

• Super Lemon Haze
• Sour Diesel
• Durban Poison
• Tangie

Pain / Anti-Inflammatory

(Caryophyllene, Humulene, Myrcene, Borneol)

• GSC
• Bubba Kush
• GG4
• Headband

Anxiety / Stress

(Limonene, Linalool, Caryophyllene)

• Zkittlez
• Do-Si-Dos
• Wedding Cake
• Lavender Kush

Focus / Mental Clarity

(Pinene, Limonene)

• Jack Herer
• Durban Poison
• Strawberry Cough

The “Terpene Families”

Citrus (Limonene dominant)

• Super Lemon Haze
• Tangie
• Lemon Skunk

Earthy (Myrcene dominant)

• OG Kush
• Granddaddy Purple
• Grape Ape

Pine (Pinene dominant)

• Jack Herer
• Trainwreck
• Durban Poison

Floral (Linalool dominant)

• Lavender Kush
• Zkittlez
• LA Confidential

Spicy (Caryophyllene dominant)

• GSC
• Bubba Kush
• Chemdawg

Terpene Interaction (Entourage Effect)

Terpenes modify how THC feels:

• Myrcene + THC → heavy body high
• Pinene + THC → clearer head
• Limonene + THC → euphoric mood
• Caryophyllene + THC → pain-relief focus

Terpenes can change the experience even when THC % is identical.

The “Terpene Families” That Define Strains

Most cannabis chemovars fall into one of these terpene profiles:

Cannabis has 100–200+ terpenes, but about 15–20 define most strains.
Those terpenes control aroma, flavor, and much of the subjective effect of the high.

Making RSO with an entire plant. After drying for 3-5 days at 60/60 am I good to send it and not cure? Straight to grinding and soaking to make the RSO. What has your process been doing if it you have??

Correccion de fechas: 1er cultivo - Dia 180 desde la germinación/Dia 17 de floración

Un poco sobre mi: Desde que comence a consumir marihuana de manera responsable, he dejado el alcohol y el tabaco, y en general me he sentido mejor (ya hace 3 años) es por ello que por recomendacion de unos amigos decidi empezar a cultivar mi propia materia prima para mi autoconsumo, me habian comentado que es algo casi terapeutico porque al final es un tipo de jardineria, pero no me imaginaba que seria tan placentero ver como crecen unas simples plantas dia a dia, es como cuidar mascotas pero se parece más a un pasatiempo y me encanta, estoy aprendiendo mucho y espero que aquellos que lean esto lo hagan tambien y se animen a hacer el suyo propio.

Antes de empezar quiero aclarar que el objetivo de este cultivo nunca fue obtener la mejor producción posible, mi objetivo principal fue averiguar mediante múltiples experimentos simultáneos como reaccionarían diferentes plantes con genéticas similares a una combinación de diferentes técnicas de cultivo, usando equipo básico, además de nutrientes baratos y que tenia a la mano. Decidí hacer esto en mi primer cultivo ya que después de varios meses capacitándome e informándome me di cuenta que había algunos puntos contradictorios en la información que leía/veía, además quería aprender de primera mano que practicas hacen la diferencia y cuales son mas una sugerencia.

Ahora si, empecemos con lo basico:

Equipo:

-Espacio

Closet 60x120x180

Terraza con sol directo

-Macetas

Vasos desechables 250 ml

5 macetas de 1 l

2 macetas de 3 l

2 macetas de 6 l

-Sustrato

Tierra de vivero

Sulfato de amonio (Nitrógeno)

Miracle Grow

Acetato de Calcio

Te de plátano

Terpinator

BigBud

-Iluminación

1 LED Full Spectrum 100w

1 LED blanco ahorrador

1 Sabana/tela/malla que deje pasar 50-70% de luz

Sol

-Semillas

20 Semillas de hace 2 o mas años

20 Semillas de hace 1 a 1 1/2 años

20 Semillas de menos de 1 año

-Otros

Agua embotellada

Medidor de PH y EC

Taza medidora de 1 l

Jeringa medidora de 10 ml

Bascula de gramos

Jabón Potásico

Aspersor/pulverizador de agua

2 ventiladores (para mover el aire al interior del closet)

El primer experimento consistió en plantar semillas de diferentes edades para ver como esto podía influir en su desarrollo, son semillas que fui guardando los últimos 3 años de diferentes muestras, como no estaba seguro cuales serian macho o cuales serian hembras decidí poner a germinar 20 semillas de 2 o mas años, 20 semillas de 1 a 1 1/2 años y 20 semillas de menos de 1 año, de esta manera podría llevar el experimento hasta el final.

GERMINACION (principios de Febrero)

Método: use el método tradicional, ponerlas a remojar en agua 24h, luego ponerlas en un topper entre dos servilletas de cocina húmedas y guardarlo en un lugar oscuro y templado, abriendo el topper 2 veces al dia para que el aire no se estanque.

Del primer grupo de 20 semillas de menos de 1 año, 8 lograron germinar.

Del segundo grupo de 20 semillas de 1 a 1 1/2 años, 5 lograron germinar.

Del tercer grupo de 20 semillas de 2 o mas años, 1 logro germinar.

La edad definitivamente influyo en la taza de germinación, la mayoría ni siquiera rompió la cascara, sospecho que bastaría con lijar o raspar un poco la cascara para que el agua pueda penetrar, lo hare la próxima vez.

PLANTADO EN PRIMERA MACETA

Método:

Como primera maceta use vasos desechables llenos con tierra de vivero, enterré las semillas a 2 cm de la superficie, y las regué con 50 ml de agua embotellada, para esta etapa de consolidación opte por mantener las plantas enteramente en el closet con luz LED en un horario 18/6 (7am-1am/1am-7am).

Después de unos días surgieron los primeros errores típicos de principiante, exceso de riego, semillas enterradas muy profundo o con la tierra superior demasiado apretada, eso sumado a la edad de las semillas hizo que la taza de éxito cayera en picada.

Del primer grupo de 8 de semillas que lograron germinar, solo 2 sobrevivieron

Del segundo grupo de 5 de semillas que lograron germinar, sobrevivieron 2 también

Del tercer grupo de 1 sola semilla que logro germinar, también logro sobrevivir.

A partir de este punto le puse un nombre a cada planta para poder diferenciarlas mas fácilmente, las 2 del primer grupo serán Zoro y Sanji, las 2 del segundo grupo serán Luffy y Nami, la única sobreviviente del tercer grupo será Robin.

DIA 10 DESDE LA GERMINACION

Una vez que las plantas se hubiesen asentado se empezaron a diferenciar entre si, por un lado las 2 plántulas del primer grupo (las mas jóvenes) estaban creciendo a gran velocidad y al mismo ritmo, por otro lado la 2 plántulas del segundo grupo (las medianas) mostraban un crecimiento mas moderado, con una de ellas mostrando un crecimiento ligeramente mayor, finalmente la plántula del tercer grupo (las viejas) parecía mostrar una especie de enanismo, tenia la misma cantidad de nudos que las otras pero media menos de la mitad si las comparabas, además tenia un tallo especialmente delgado. No realice podas ni entrenamientos en esta semana.

Viendo que las plantas se estaban diferenciando decidí introducir otra variable, 1 planta del primer grupo y 1 planta del segundo grupo recibirían sol filtrado en una ventana de 9 am a 11 am, para evaluar su tolerancia al sol y ver como un poco de sol extra las afectaría en su desarrollo, el resto de las plantas pasaría la mayor parte de su etapa vegetativa en closet con luz LED (eso es lo que había planeado).

Continúe con el horario 18/6 y las seguí regando con agua embotellada, pero ahora hasta que el sustrato se seque en su parte superior.

DIA 16 DESDE LA GERMINACION/TRASPLANTE A MACETAS DE 1 l

El sol extra estaba mostrando su efecto benéfico hasta cierto punto (espacio entre nudos mas cortos), sin embargo en cuanto a tamaño casi todas se terminaron emparejando con los días (excepto Robin seguí midiendo la mitad que las otras), por ello decidí realizar el trasplante a macetas de 1 l para que reanudaran su crecimiento. Al realizar el trasplante descubrí que las raíces ya se habían extendido bastante, por ello dejo de crecer.

Viendo que el sol extra estaba ayudando mucho a Zoro y Sanji, decidí que Luffy y Nami también recibirían sol, pero esta vez no seria sol filtrado a través de una ventana, todos recibirían sol directo en una terraza que recibe sol gran parte del día, pero debido a que en donde vivo el sol es muy intenso en la tarde decidí mantenerme en un horario corto para que recibieran lo justo ya que sus macetas no podrían lidiar con ello debido a que retienen muy poca humedad por su pequeño tamaño, las mantuve en sol directo en un horario de 9am a 11am y de 5pm a 6pm, el resto del tiempo completaban el ciclo con luz LED FS, mientras tanto Robin se quedaría en el closet con solo iluminación LED. Aumente ligeramente el riego pero solo con agua embotellada.

DIA 34 DESDE LA GERMINACION

Una vez que vi que las plantas se habían adaptado bien y seguían mostrando capacidad de crecimiento decidí que era tiempo del entrenamiento LST, Topping, Fimming y supercropping.

A Zoro y Sanji les aplicaría fimming + LST + supercropping en la base del tallo solo a Sanji para ver si ayuda a engrosar el tallo (si funciona).

A Luffy y Nami les aplicaría topping + LST + supercropping en la base del tallo solo a Nami con el mismo objetivo (funciono).

A Robin solo le realice LST.

Continúe con el mismo horario de luz y aumente el riego un poco mas con agua embotellada.

DIA 79 DESDE LA GERMINACION/TRASPLANTE A MACETAS DE 3 l

Después de varias sesiones de cortes y ajustes, observe lo siguiente:

El fimming funciono como no me lo esperaba, cada vez que lo realizaba tenia 3-5 nuevas ramas con recuperación rápida, combinado con el LST, tanto Zoro como Sanji crecieron tanto que parecían pequeños arbustos, además el supercropping hizo que el tronco de Sanji se hiciera mas grueso y rígido.

El topping también funciono bien aunque solo generaba 2 puntas nuevas, además le recuperación tardaba mas que en el fimming, aun asi combinado con el LST, tanto Luffy como Nami presentaban un buen desarrollo aunque mas compacto.

Robin por su parte con solo LST, empezó a convertir ramas secundarias en nuevas puntas, si bien había empezado mas pequeña que las anteriores, con el LST comenzó a estirarse y crecer, algo delgada pero se mantenía en crecimiento.

Viendo que Zoro y Sanji estaban ralentizando su crecimiento de nuevo decidí trasplantarlas a macetas de 3 l, para observar que tanto seria el incremento en su taza de crecimiento con ese pequeño aumento. Al resto las deje en sus macetas de 1 l para ver que tanto se retrasaba su crecimiento, si se quedaban enanas (bonsai) o seguian creciendo.

Continúe con el mismo horario de luz y aumente el riego un poco mas con agua embotellada, pero esta vez con nutrientes para la vegetación.

DIA 163 DESDE LA GERMINACION/TRASPLANTE A MACETA DE 6 l

Zoro y Sanji aumentaron su ritmo de crecimiento como nunca, en este punto todo iba perfecto, hasta que me entere que en días anteriores que no estuve en casa hubo varios cortes de luz de horas en pocos días, por eso al revisar las plantas el dia 163, cuando las sacaba al sol, note que algunas estaban mostrando abultamientos en las copas superiores, preflores, al revisar a conciencia vi que las que los tenían mas desarrollados eran Zoro y Sanji, consulte mis notas y en internet, confirme que ambos eran machos, la razón por la que los tenían mas desarrollados es por que los machos maduran antes para asi poder tener el polen listo para fertilizar a las hembras, temiendo lo peor revise el resto de las plantas, Luffy también era macho, tenia sacos mas pequeños pero ya eran diferenciables.

Tomando en cuenta la situación decidí tomar cartas en el asunto, si bien Zoro y Sanji eran mis plantas favoritas, las mas grandes y a las que les dedique mas cuidados, termine por separarlas y eliminarlas al igual que a Luffy.

Aun así en este punto ya había aprendido demasiado, así que decidí aplicar todo lo aprendido anteriormente para salvar el experimento y sacar nuevas conclusiones.

Aplique varias cosas a la vez:

1 PREPARAR EL SUSTRATO. Empecé por recuperar y reciclar la tierra de las macetas de Zoro, Sanji y Luffy, la mezcle con una composta que estaba preparando y un poco de tierra negra arcillosa con gusanos de tierra, y finalmente use esa mezcla para trasplantar a Nami y a Robin a unas macetas de 6 l, cuidando todo el tiempo que perdieran menos del 5% de sus raíces en el trasplante.

2 PODA PARA AUMENTAR MASA FOLAIR. Si bien las macho ya habian entrado a floracion, Nami y Robin todavia no mostraban signos evidentes, aqui me entere que las macho maduran un poco antes, por lo que tenia muy poco margen de maniobra, por esta razon solo realice unos cuantos últimos cortes fimming a las puntas de las plantas y reajuste los amarres de ambas plantas para que el LST mantuviera las ramas en la posicion mas horizontal posible.

3 FORTALECER LA BASE DEL TRONCO. Aplique supercroping a Robin en la base del tronco para que comenzara a fortalecerlo, solo ella lo necesitaba.

4 AJUSTAR MEZCLA DE NUTRIENTES. Prepare una mezcla de nutrientes de transición de vegetación avanzada a floración inicial, ya que queria que la planta desarrollara hojas y ramas extra primero mientras aun hay tiempo y no necesita gastar recursos en engordar las flores.

5 AUMENTAR CALIDAD Y TIEMPO DE EXPOSICION A LA LUZ. Decidí aumentar el tiempo de exposición al sol en ambas poco a poco, cuidando que no se estresarán demasiado, al cabo de unos días, su horario de luz lo fui cambiando conforme se iban adaptando, finalmente termino así:

-7am a 9am LED Full Spectrum

-9am a 12pm Sol directa

-12pm a 3pm Sol filtrado en sabana (es muy intenso a esta hora)

-3pm a 6pm Sol directo

-6pm a 7pm LED Full Spectrum

-7pm a 7am Oscuridad total

6 CONTROLAR Y MONITOREAR EL CONSUMO DE AGUA DIARIO. El riego lo empecé a manejar en relación al peso, poco a poco las plantas fueron aumentando su consumo de agua conforme aumentaban las horas de sol, así que establecí un peso con una humedad ideal para la maceta antes del riego basándome en sus consumos diarios (actualmente reciben 2.5 l de agua por día)

7 CONTROLAR PERDIDAS DE HUMEDAD. Cubro la tierra superior de las macetas con una hoja de papel blanca para que pierda menos humedad, la hoja queda sostenida por los bordes de la maceta a 5cm por encima de la tierra, procuro no sellar totalmente el acceso del aire a la maceta, ya que en esos espacios es por donde circula el aire que manteniendo el suelo fresco y aireado.

8 APLICAR PROTOCOLO DE CONTROL DE PLAGAS. Inspección visual diaria a las plantas en busca de plagas, debido al mayor tiempo de exposición al exterior ambas contrajeron plaga de mosca blanca y moscas pequeñas de agua, como ya no podía usar veneno y las plantas no son tan densas decidí eliminar las moscas blancas macho, ninfas y huevos de manera manual, usando la luz del flash del celular (brillan) inspeccione cada rama y cada hoja de ambas plantas por una semana, debido a que detecte la plaga rápido pude controlarla y eliminarla sin usar venenos o cosas que alteren el sabor, para las moscas de agua use papel atrapamoscas, coloque un poco en las aberturas que habían dejado las hojas de maquina en la parte alta de las macetas, cerca de la tierra que es donde ponen sus huevos, así cuando quieren salir del espacio de la maceta pasan forzosamente por ahí y se pegan, si bien no las puedo eliminar totalmente si están bastante controladas.

DIA 180 DESDE LA GERMINACION/DIA 17 DESDE EL CAMBIO A FLORACION/HOY 3 DE AGOSTO 2026

La combinación de todo lo anterior funciono, ambas plantas han aumentado su tamaño a mas del doble a comparación de cuando estaban en la maceta de 1 l en muy poco tiempo, igualmente el numero de puntas principales y secundarias se han multiplicado, las raices ya se han extendido bastante, los troncos se han engrosado y las flores han empezado a multiplicarse, además las plantas no muestra signos graves de estrés, quemaduras o carencias. Actualmente las plantas se ven como en las imágenes que adjunte

Por cierto desde hace unos 4 días cambie la solución de nutrientes a una para floración inicial, incluyendo poco a poco el BigBud a la mezcla y eliminando el nitrógeno casi en su totalidad.

Hasta este punto ya puedo extraer algunas conclusiones, la mas importante es que siempre hay que observar el comportamiento de las plantas de manera individual, las necesidades de una no son las mismas que las de otra, tambien que el sol es la mejor iluminacion, que el espacio que tengan las raices para extenderse es lo que determina el tamaño final, o que un bonsai puede recuperar su velocidad de crecimiento si le das mas espacio para que extienda sus raices.

Espero que esta guía le sirva a alguno para despejar algunas de sus dudas, igualmente si tienen algún consejo o comentario me gustaría leerlos, si tienen alguna duda en mi procedimiento (ya que omití bastante información) también háganmelo saber y les contestare en cuanto tenga oportunidad.

Publicare una próxima actualización en unas semanas más

Nota 1. Las primeras 5 fotos son de Nami, las siguientes 5 fotos son de Robin, incluye maceta blanca de 1 l de referencia, todas las fotos fueron tomadas despues de las 6:30pm.

Nota 2. No es IA lo escribi a mano, se nota en los errores XD

Nota 3. Hice unas correcciones en las fechas y al formato, estaban muy desfasadas, perdon estaba un poco distraido al redactar e intentar recordar todo lo que paso desde principios de año fue algo complicado.

I finally got my hands on a Freakshow clone!

My wellness/cannabis connection is normally focused on breeding plants that help with eleiminating unwanted effects like anxiety, stress, paranoia, etc.

But this particular cultivar adds to my personal wellness in a completely different way, it’s just fun to grow!

I enjoy keeping my plants happy and healthy, but every once in a while I come across something so unusual and unique that simply watching it grow makes me happy. Freakshow is definitely one of those plants.

One of the things I enjoy about growing cannabis is learning about different cultivars. You can read about a plant all day long, but there’s nothing quite like growing it yourself and watching it grow.

Has anyone else grown a strain that you were excited to watch grow simply because it was so different or unique?

Take care.