Hi my darling partners in hyper monoculture farming,
Most of you don't know that every once in a while I like to find obscure sites or 'back-alley sources' to try out new strains and maybe find: 'a diamond in the rough'.
All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
From the ashes a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king.
J.R.R. Tolkien
With this literary side road, we enter our adventure into maybe a discovery of a lifetime. Where does this strain come from? What are its talents, if any, could this be the promised landrace to rule all others or just another dud.
We will find out in the coming months as we follow these Xtrakush seedlings to adulthood. The seeds came in after ordering, which is always a big plus for me :P
And the two seeds I planted did germinate within a day. Also a sign of a good product. But tell us why two Biobuds: Why two? After the disaster with the Expert Gorillas, I had a space free, but this strain is regular so males can be expected, that's why I planted two.
The Strain
XtraKush
50 to 55 days
100% pure Organic seeds
Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
In Dutch / European climate
Suitable for hot summers like 2018
Hand-selected
Regular seeds m & v
Little experience needed
High yield
Outdoors between 450 and 650+ gram m², indoors the yield is between 350 and 600 gram m² depending on light, space, time and extra nutrition.
THC 20-25% Medical CBD 3+
We know of positive experiences from people who use these Kush strains instead of drugs such as Ritalin and pain relief. We do not provide medical advice or tell you that these seeds may work for your situation. Always contact your doctor if you want to stop or change the use of medicines and discuss whether there could be any side effects for you.
Outdoors, the plants that are at least 3 weeks old can be planted in pots from mid-March until the end of June, and after mid-July we recommend large 25 liter pots again, read below.
Note: XtraKush plants can grow very large outdoors, specimens of 3 meters high and 2.5 meters in diameter are no exception.
The harvest is outdoors from the end of September to the beginning of November, depending on how hot the summer is, the longer it stays dry the higher the THC content will be.
It is possible to plant the seeds directly outside in the ground as soon as the temperature no longer drops too much during the night.
Covering the soil around the roots helps protect the plants from cold nights. Everyone used to talk about not planting before May 15th. Nowadays it has been warmer for many years and in recent years we have hardly seen a winter. From 2019 to 2020, there were still vigorous AuxKush cannabis plants in the garden on January 1, which can't wait to start growing again. AuXKush's mother is this XtraKush and all Autoflowering strains are very resistant to cold. Our varieties, specially cultivated here in Northern Europe, can now be planted outside much earlier.
However, with an auto-flowering strain that will yield less than in full spring and summer sun and these normal strains like this XtraKush will grow very far above your fence and therefore not only be seen sooner but also get looser buds than if you which will start later. So don't start too early, it is always a matter of feeling. If you keep the plants in pots and take them indoors in bad weather, it is best to take large pots of at least 25 liters containing good garden soil with vermiculite mixed in and only add a little bit of nutrition if necessary, until you see the plants dare to put it in the ground.
Traditionally, it is After May 15 to mid-July, you can plant XtraKush immediately outside in the ground. After mid-July, you can still germinate a number of plants, but then put them in the large pots so that you can bring them in in time when the weather starts to play tricks, after all, the plants are then much less strong to withstand the weather themselves. to fight. WeedSeeds wishes you good luck with the cultivation of these cannabis seeds, we are convinced that this is a cannabis strain that will satisfy both a beginner and an experienced grower.
You can also grow XtraKush indoors. If you want to grow indoors, you need a little experience with this 95 percent Indica Cannabis strain. This does not alter the fact that indoor cultivation always requires more care than outdoor cultivation.
Outside or inside? Whether you have experience? Or looking for a beginner weed? If you stick to the above, you can't go wrong with this XtraKush weed.
You see, they've said it: I can't go wrong! And with this guarantee as solid as a spit-palmed handshake, we are off to the races. They are only up against reputable breeders worth 4 times the purchase price of 1,29 a seed for 10.
The Breeder
Weedseeds.site Dutch company with only one outlet or so it appears. I've asked for some additional info on the strain but, no answer. I did get a complimentary seed, so thanks to the people at Weedseeds.site
The Light
It will be under the SP-3000, which is gifted to us by @MarsHydroLED, thank you to the people at Mars Hydro Global Store on Aliexpress. Give them a look-see, they have excellent service, high ratings, and absolute deals on tents and lights. Still very happy with how it's performing, its ease of use and how cool it stays. 300 watts of pure gold this is!
The Soil
See the shopping list in the images for full list if you want to create your own super soil in Europe.
The Setup
I have a custom tent, 140 x 70 x 200 cm (4,5 x 2.5 x 6 ft) with my own tower ventilation unit set up horizontally above the grow. I'm proud of this McGyver to find and love how it's working out for me. I use two small HEPA filters o the intakes to filter out dust, hairs, and bugs.
I use three 56 ltr grow bags for the grow itself.
So thank you for checking in on another one of my grows. I'll keep you posted and let's see if our fellowship of characters will lead us to victory or we will perish among the way.
Big Hug
Bud
Hi Guys,
Any suggestions?
Situation:
- Bud was close to light
- Heat was higher
- This is only place on plant
- Was the highest bud at the time
- Just had watered, maybe overwatered?
- Just had put in wood-ash, maybe too alkaline?
- Overall bud growth was stunted couple days
Rub your finger across it, if any comes off on your finger it would be some leaf fungus. If it doesn't rub off, could be a calcium issue. Try lowering your ph to 6.2 for better absorption
@BioBuds, I normally grow under 2 TSL's. This is a comparison round between the SP3000 and the TSL2000. If the SP3000 gives a tiger yield then the TSL I will definitely buy another one but till now the TSL seem to outperform the SP3000. (Faster growth, bigger buds)
Very few friends know that me too got the same passion for obscures or forgotten strains, especially Kushes, and I like to try them indoors. Compliments Bio, really a nice diary and professional video. Let's see how this Kush do in such experts hands....
@Rap_a_cap, thanks buddy!! What a nice thing to say! Now lets not f this up... :P If you love those strains, a buddy is sending me a bunch of special strains, all in all too much for me to grow in time. Stay in touch and Ill let you know when they are in!
@DevilsBud, yeah Im not entirely worried with this plant structure and toughness. I have twice the mass compared to last grow, that was a nice canopy but it was thin and flimsy if you look well. This topdown fan approach delivers real sturdy plants. But a little extra help visualizing a huge crop, never hurt anyone. Thanks buddy!
@Roberts, thats a real big compliment, thank you, in this case I'm literally learning from the best. Many a time now a sneaked a little peek into your magical gardens to see how you do things. Thanks again for all the love! Im working my way back through your diaries, its a very informative but it will take me a while :P 🙏👍👏
@BioBuds,..ur welcome.. Yes im doing fine thanks. Mars wow very powerful im learning how much power to give plants without burning em lolol... Thanks again. GrowMie
@JamMAKEcan, thank you buddy! Are you still going well? Hope you enjoying those new Mars Hydros! U will be amazed! Checking out your grows later today, take care and thanks buddy!
Thank you @Growdiaries and @Fast_Buds for the great prize and the honour. Also many thanks as these results wouldn't be possible without my trusty Mars Hydro SP-3000, provided by @MarsHydroLED THANK YOU MARS HYDRO FOR A GREAT LIGHT!!