Sejanus21 I am proud to announce that this grow is sponsored by Paradise Seeds. They send me free seeds of CBDelight and CBD Relax. Thank you very much! I will do my very best to properly take care of the seeds :-)
CBDelight in a Lechuza LS 35 was my best outdoor grow last summer, yielding almost 200g high quality tincture material. Unfortunately, I did not document the grow here. Now it is time to stack up with an indoor grow. You never can have enough CBD!
Here are the details of my setup and the successful germination process. I am writing the reports with the help of Claude Sonnet 4.5.
# Paradise Seeds CBD Indoor Grow - Germination Report
**Grower:** Sejanus21 | **Location:** NRW, Germany
**Strains:** CBD Delight & CBD Relax (Paradise Seeds, photoperiod feminized)
**Start Date:** November 22, 2025
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## GERMINATION PHASE
### Method & Timeline
**Paper Towel Technique:**
- Started: Saturday, Nov 22 (evening)
- Taproot visible: Monday, Nov 24 (48 hours)
- Success rate: **2/2 (100%)** ✅
Both seeds showed healthy white taproots (2-3cm) with excellent vigor within 48 hours.
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## ROCKWOOL TRANSFER (Nov 24, 13:00 - Day 0)
### Setup
- **Cubes:** Pre-soaked rockwool (pH 5.86, 23°C, 30min)
- **Heat:** RIOGOO heating mat (constant 22°C)
- **Light:** SanLight EVO 3-80 (initial 20% dimmer, 18/6 cycle, 65cm distance)
### Transfer Process
Both taproots inserted carefully, seed coats just below surface, cubes labeled and positioned on heating mat.
### CBD Relax Incident
Initially inserted inverted (cotyledons down). Recognized within 30 minutes and carefully repositioned. Seed coat detached during process but seedling recovered perfectly within 24h.
**This demonstrates Paradise Seeds' exceptional resilience - handled twice yet developing normally!** 💪
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## SEEDLING DEVELOPMENT
### Day 2 - Wednesday, Nov 26 (19:00)
- Both seedlings: Cotyledons fully opened ✅
- Healthy green color ✅
- First true leaves visible between cotyledons ✅
- Compact growth ✅
### Day 3 - Thursday, Nov 27 (10:45)
- First true leaves developing (~5mm)
- Both seedlings identical development
- CBD Relax shows zero impact from repositioning stress
### Day 3 - Thursday, Nov 27 (11:34)
**Light adjustment due to slight stretching:**
- SanLight increased: 20% → 25%
- Distance optimized: 65cm → 55cm
- Result: Stretching stopped ✅
### Day 4 - Friday, Nov 28 (10:15)
**Explosive growth phase:**
- First true leaves: ~1cm (both seedlings) ✅
- Second true leaves: Beginning to emerge ✅
- Height: ~3-4cm (healthy stem development)
- Cotyledons: Healthy green, no issues
- SanLight increased: 25% → 30%
- **Both seedlings identical - CBD Relax fully recovered!** 🌟
### Day 5 - Saturday, Nov 29 (08:00)
**Continued rapid development:**
- First true leaves: ~1.5cm (both seedlings) ✅
- Second true leaves: Clearly visible (3-5mm) ✅
- Height: ~4-5cm
- Perfect green color, vigorous growth
- Water consumption significantly increased (50-70ml per plate, twice daily)
### Day 5 - Saturday, Nov 29 (14:00)
**Root check - transplant readiness:**
- **CBD Delight:** First white root tip visible from rockwool bottom ✅
- **CBD Relax:** Roots developing inside cube, not yet emerged
- Both seedlings ready for transplant within 24 hours
- Water consumption extremely high = indicator of explosive root development
**Status: Ahead of schedule by 1-2 days!** 🚀
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## CURRENT SETUP (Day 5)
### Environment
- **Lighting:** SanLight EVO 3-80 @ 30%, 55cm distance, 18/6 cycle
- **Temperature:** 22°C constant (RIOGOO heating mat)
- **Humidity:** Ambient (~60-70%)
- **Water:** Plate method - 50-70ml daily, high consumption phase
- **Water source:** Tap water (hard water, pH adjusted to 6.0 with H₃PO₄ (8.5%))
### Performance Rating: **10/10** 🏆
Both seedlings developing perfectly:
- Ahead of schedule (roots visible Day 5, typically Day 7-8!)
- Zero deficiencies or issues
- Vigorous, healthy growth
- Paradise Seeds genetics showing excellent vigor and resilience
- Light adjustments successfully prevented stretching
- Root development confirms transplant readiness
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## TRANSPLANT PREPARATION
### Timeline
**Target transplant:** Sunday, Nov 30 (Day 6)
Both seedlings will be transplanted together despite CBD Delight showing roots 24h earlier. This ensures:
- Identical growing conditions from start
- Simpler management
- CBD Relax roots will be ready by tomorrow morning
### Setup Prepared
**Containers:** 2x Lechuza LS 35 (13L self-watering pots)
- Total volume: 13L substrate + 3.7L reservoir per pot
- Self-watering system (becomes functional after ~2 weeks when roots reach reservoir)
**Medium:** Lechuza Pon (hydroponics substrate)
- 26L total (13L per container)
- Zeolite/lava/pumice blend
- Excellent aeration and drainage
**First Nutrient Solution (5L prepared):**
- Tap water base (hard water, pH ~7.0-7.2)
- Hakaphos Green: 0.3g/L (half dose for seedlings)
- Calcinit: 0.25g/L
- Fulvital Plus: 0.3ml/L
- pH adjusted to 6.0 with H₃PO₄ (8.5%)
**Application:**
- ~2L per container for initial watering (top watering)
- Reservoir fills automatically as water percolates through Pon
- No separate reservoir filling needed initially
- Remaining solution stored for subsequent feedings
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## TRANSPLANT PROCEDURE (Nov 30)
### Process
1. **Container preparation:** Fill each Lechuza LS 35 with 13L Pon, create hole for rockwool cube
2. **Rockwool placement:** Insert cube carefully, top of cube level with Pon surface
3. **Gentle compaction:** Press Pon around cube (not too firm!)
4. **Initial watering:** ~2L nutrient solution per container, water from top until Pon fully saturated
5. **Reservoir check:** Verify ~1L collected in reservoir (do not overfill - max 2L)
6. **Placement:** Continue under SanLight EVO 3-80 (30%, 55cm) on RIOGOO heating mat
### Watering Strategy Post-Transplant
**Weeks 1-2 (Days 0-14):**
- **Top watering only** - roots haven't reached reservoir yet
- Day 1: 2L (transplant day)
- Days 2-3: No watering (Pon still moist)
- Days 4-7: 1-1.5L every 2-3 days
- Days 8-14: 1.5-2L every 2-3 days
- Monitor reservoir level daily (keep at 1-2L, not more)
**Week 3+ (Day 15 onwards):**
- Roots reach reservoir
- Self-watering system becomes functional
- Fill reservoir separately as needed
- Occasional top watering to prevent salt buildup
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## OBSERVATIONS & INSIGHTS
**Paradise Seeds Quality:**
- Exceptional germination rate (100%)
- Rapid development (1-2 days ahead of typical timeline)
- Outstanding resilience (CBD Relax recovered perfectly from early handling stress)
- Both strains showing identical vigor despite different early experiences
**Root Development:**
- Explosive root growth evidenced by high water consumption
- First roots visible Day 5 (typically Day 7-8)
- Healthy white root tips indicate optimal conditions
**Growing System Performance:**
- RIOGOO heating mat + SanLight EVO 3-80 = excellent combination for seedling phase
- Light stepping (20% → 25% → 30%) successfully managed stretching
- Plate watering method with rockwool = simple and effective
- Transition to Lechuza self-watering system will provide consistent moisture for vegetative growth
**Genetics Assessment:**
Both CBD strains demonstrating professional-grade seedling development:
- Rapid, vigorous growth
- Excellent structural development
- High tolerance to environmental adjustments
- Forgiving of minor handling stress
**Recommended:** Paradise Seeds CBD Delight and CBD Relax are excellent choices for indoor growing - stable genetics, vigorous growth, and beginner-friendly resilience.
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## NEXT PHASE
**Vegetative Growth (Dec 1 onwards):**
- Transition to Lechuza LS 35 self-watering system
- Top watering for first 2 weeks until roots reach reservoir
- Gradual increase to full nutrient strength over 7-10 days
- Continue 18/6 light cycle under SanLight EVO 3-80
- Monitor reservoir levels and EC/pH weekly
- Document growth and adjust nutrients as needed
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**Status:** Seedling phase complete - transplant scheduled for Nov 30! 🌱✨
