LEMON ORANGE (GHSC) | GREENHOUSE GROW IN NORTH AMERICAN PLANT HARDINESS ZONE 3

GERMINATION STRATEGY To germinate our seeds, we follow a two-step process: 1) Seed Scarification; and, 2) Seed Sowing. To scarify seeds, a process that softens the outer coating of the seed, create a seed scarification solution by combining 90mL of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide (typical household H2O2) with 480mL of de-chlorinated water, then equally distribute into sterilized glass containers, each labeled for a unique seed strain. Soak seeds in the solution for no greater than 18 to 20 hours. Next undertake Seed Sowing by filling Seedling Pots (1.94L ea.) with moistened Living Soil and plant the "scarified" seeds. We utilize our own Living Soil by preparing a soil mix as per ratios described on the Media and Containers image, and as per the Fertigation Strategy for Dry Organic Amendments. To complete the Living Soil preparation, we set our filled containers in the propagation garden (no lights, all other systems on), innoculated each with Compost Tea and let sit for a minimum of 14 days prior to Seed Sowing, so as to allow the biology to develop within the growing media. To sow the scarified seeds, create a small hole in the substrate, about 6mm to 12mm (¼”- ½”) deep in the soil surface, dust the hole thoroughly with up to 5mL of Mycorrhizal Innoculant (Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Blend), then set the seed in the hole, pointy end up. Cover the seeds loosely with growing media then mist the soil surface with plain de-chlorinated water adjusted to a pH of 6.5. Next place the pots on a heat mat and under a dome, targeting a temperature range of 23C to 25C and humidity levels of 65% to 70%. Once sprouts appear, the dome is removed. TRANSPLANT AND GROWTH STRATEGY Our crop will undergo two transplants, along with a combination of Low Stress Training (Leaf Tucking, Branch Training) and High Stress Training (Topping, Super Cropping) to maximize the size and canopy of each specimen. Seeds are germinated in a 1.93L (0.5 gallon) plastic pot and grow through seedling stage and into early vegetative stage, in an indoor environment under an LED Light Fixture. When ready (between days 29 and 35), specimens will be transplanted to an 11.3L fabric Transition Pot (~3 gallon) and once recovered (3 to 7 days), will be transitioned to the Greenhouse setting over a 10-day hardening-off process. Plants will continue to grow through early to mid-vegetative stage and when ready (between days 64 and 70 or no later than approximately 3 weeks from the beginning of flowering), will undergo one more transplant to a fabric 37.7L Final Pot (~10 gallon) where the individuals will complete their life cycle through to harvest. FERTIGATION STRATEGY We employ a multi-faceted organic fertigation methodology that leverages only those amendments that comply with Canada’s Organic Production Systems General Principles & Management Standards and Permitted Substances Lists (CAN/CGSB-32.310-2021 CAN/CGSB-32.311-2020). We use dry organic amendments as well as compost and worm castings to amend soil, and supplement at regular intervals throughout the life-cycle with top dressings. Aerated compost teas and liquid amended soil drenches are applied bi-weekly (rotating), and we foliar feed through to the beginning of the flowering stage (bi-weekly).