Alafornia's 1st Time Multistrain Medical Grow

[Alafornia]

Trying something a little different this time. I uploaded pics to the media gallery. Let's hope this works.

MH1 has just been a hoss from day one. First to sink (along with Orange Sherbet) and first to emerge from the soil. Just sturdy and steady. I chose this strain for high CBD and THCV. I'll have to use her to balance out the high THC plants in the medicine. (actually, Westley was first to sink with Orange Sherbet but MH1 was first by herself to pop out of soil - just needed to correct the record)

Master Hemp MH1 Top view

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MH1 Side

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Northern Lights has done well also. I'm excited about growing this plant. A little is going into the medicine mixture but this should be a good nighttime med for Mrs. Alafornia all by itself.

Northern Lights Top

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Northern Lights Side

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Oh, Dear Westley - the plant that was just mostly dead. The movie version couldn't do much for a while either. I just know you're healing and I can see some new tiny leaves growing. Let's get up and go, now.

Westley Top

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Westley Side

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Orange Sherbet has been neck and neck with MH1 the whole time. She's a bit taller. Seems to be coming along quite well. Orange Sherbet is a calming, clear-headed medication. Just what we are looking for in the mixture.

Orange Sherbet Top

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Orange Sherbet Side

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Blueberry is coming along nicely, too. I'm glad because this was my one seed of it - a bonus seed. She should be good medicine as well. Another clear-headed medicine.

Blueberry Top

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Blueberry Side

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Next post will contain the rest of the bunch.

 

[Alafornia]

Pics continue in this post.

OG Kush #2 sprouted in 2 days. She's a little behind the others because I killed her sister, may she rest in peace. She is growing fast. This plant is a 1:1 strain at about 10%. @Zogs gave a smoke report here: Dinafem Og Kush CBD Auto

The medicinal properties really shine though and we are quite pleased by the results. The high is very relaxing but still leaves you feeling functionable to get things done. The taste is really hard to pin point. It has a sort of fruity and spicy flavor that is quite unique. She going to be even tastier in a few weeks after a good cure.

If you looking for a smoke that's going to knock you outta your boots, this one probably isn't for you.
If your looking for a chill relax session with good pain relief, I would definitely put this in your grow.

Thanks, @Zogs , just what we are looking for. A calming medication that doesn't give couchlock. You did a great job on your grow, BTW.

Zogs' is the auto version but I don't expect much difference.

OG Kush CBD Top

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OG Kush CBD Side

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White Russian #2, planted in case Westley didn't make it, is also growing fast. She has far surpassed Westley in height. Seems to be strong. White Russian is going to be some good medicine. This strain is extensively used in the autism sector and for good reason. I'm excited to be growing her.

White Russian 2 Top

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White Russian 2 Side

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[Newfun]

The leaves are little monsters.
I am doing the same for my husband different strains for different times. Northern lights for bedtime it is. Thanks for info.

 

[Backlipslide]

Your fan leaves are getting big! Good job Al! Everything is looking good!!

 

[Alafornia]

The leaves are little monsters.
I am doing the same for my husband different strains for different times. Northern lights for bedtime it is. Thanks for info.

I've not had anyone disappointed with Northern Lights for sleep yet. Very relaxing and calming. Very good for insomnia and pain. Good for anxiety and PTSD.

 

[John Wick]

One caregiver (That's me). 1st ever grow. Three patients. Six strains to make potent medicines for autism, chronic pain, BPD, insomnia, and anxiety. I'll give more background below.

Is it in Veg or Flower stage?

Soaking up water in mason jars.

Indoor or outdoor?

Indoor 60"x60"x78" grow tent.

Soil or Hydro?

Super soil home mix.

Size of light?

CMH 315 watt x2.

PH of media or res?

Soil pH 6.3-6.7 on most recent check

What strains?

From True North Seed Bank:

OG Kush CBD Feminized Seeds (Dinafem)

Details
OG Kush CBD cannabis seeds by Dinafem Seeds belong to a Sativa-dominant, feminized cannabis strain that originates from the cross of an OG Kush and a CBD rich strain.

OG Kush is what everyone in the States aspires to, which is not surprising at all given its complexity and high-quality.

All things considered, Dinafem Seeds could not miss the chance to create a high-CBD version noted for harmoniously pulling together both sides of the coin: the recreational part and the therapeutic part.

Dinafem are sure that OG Kush CBD will cast a spell on OG-lovers as well as on those users interested in tasting a plant with a more moderate effect and the ability to reduce anxiety, muscle tension or even stimulate their appetite.

As far as its effect is concerned, it has very little to do with the feminized and autoflowering versions. All those passionate about strains with complex flavours and aromas, accompanied by hints of lemon, petrol, wood and species, are sure to fall for this cannabis seed.

Especially, when they get to see how easy it is to obtain generous crops of compact and smelly buds.

OG Kush CBD marijuana seeds evolve into beautiful, slender plants with short distance between nodes and broad leaves. An organic farming method is preferred if to be used for therapeutic purposes.

Although a 1:1 THC/CBD ratio is guaranteed, some phenotypes can reach a 1:2 ratio if grown in ideal conditions.

OG Kush CBD is a cannabis plant that boasts a really intense flavour and aroma, with notes of lemon, oil, wood and species. Its effect, both physical and cerebral, is easy to put up with and can create a state of euphoria that remains for a while.

People looking for a rich flavour and gentle effect are going to love it.

Additional Information
Seedbank Dinafem
Sex Feminized
Variety Mostly Sativa
Strain Genetics OG Kush x Pure CBD
Flowering Type Photoperiod
Flowering Time 8-9 Weeks
Where to Grow Indoor, Greenhouse, Outdoor
Harvest Month Mid October
Medical Conditions Anxiety, Muscle Spasm, Muscular Dystrophy
Taste / Flavor Lemon, Petrol, Spicy, Woody
Effect Euphoric
Plant Height Up to 3 metres
CBD Content 10%
THC Content 10%
Yield Indoor: 550 g/m2, Outdoor: 1100 g/plant

Blueberry Feminized Seeds (Canuk Seeds)

Details
The sweet flavor of fresh blueberries combine with relaxing effects to produce a long-lasting sense of euphoria.

Blueberry is a perfect strain for medical users to suppress pain and relieve stress used most commonly for ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Arthritis, Bipolar Disorder, Cancer, Depression, Headaches, Migraines, and PTSD, while connoisseurs and growers admire the strain its colorful hues and high THC %.

Although some of the blue from the mother has been lost in the cross, about 50% of this strain retains the blue and 100% it’s mother fruity taste.

Additional Information
Seedbank Canuk Seeds
Sex Feminized
Variety Mostly Indica
Strain Genetics Blueberry
Flowering Type Photoperiod
Flowering Time 8-9 Weeks
Where to Grow Indoor, Greenhouse, Outdoor
Harvest Month October
Medical Conditions ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Arthritis, Bipolar Disorder, Cancer, Depression, Headaches, Migraines, PTSD, Stress
Taste / Flavor Berry, Blueberry, Fruity, Sweet
Effect Euphoric, Long lasting
Plant Height up to 225 cm
CBD Content High
THC Content 13%
Yield 400-600 gr/m2


Northern Lights FEMINIZED Seeds (Pyramid Seeds)

Details
Our strain comes from an old phenotype, very difficult to find nowadays.

We cultivated in a hydroponic systems, although it is adaptable to all substrates.

This is a small, robust plant, with a slow and very compact growth. It has fleshy leaves, a deep green color and thick buds, with loads of resin.

Its fragrance and taste are strongly sweet. It’s winner of the first prize at La Bella Flor 2006 and the second Hidro Award in Spannabis 2007.

Additional Information
Seedbank Pyramid Seeds
Sex Feminized
Pack Size 5 Seeds
Variety Mostly Indica
Strain Genetics Northern Lights Genetics
Flowering Type Photoperiod
Flowering Time 55 Days
Where to Grow Indoor, Greenhouse, Outdoor
Harvest Month September
Taste / Flavor Sweet
Plant Height 80 - 120 cm
CBD Content 1.7%
THC Content 21%
Yield 450 - 600 gr./m2 (With 600W light)


From Cannapot Seed Bank:

Master Hemp MH1 female
Manufactured by: Medical Marijuana Genetics

Master Hemp (CD-1 x Swiss Line) cannabisseeds provide very good medical CBD plants of highest order – the CBD levels are really high from 12 to 16% while THC production remains extremely low at just 0.3 – 0.5%. The production of terpenes is excellent, it is responsible for intense scents and flavours of lemons with bitter and sweet rounded with incense. Masterhemp is a great strain for indoors and outdoors as well but the best results are possible when you grow these feminized seeds in a greenhouse. 3 fem seeds / pack




This medical breeder was founded it the year 2014 to provide genetics for medical usement. All different strains are easy to grow, the female cannabisseeds are highly recommended for beginners who grow outdoors or indoors. Medical Marijuana Genetics is one of the best breeders you can find. There are many grower out there who are searching for seeds to create their own medicine and this breeder has it all. Grab and check out these superb genetics, Green Doctor, Candida, Txaki, Nightingale or Hiydrow...we are sure that many medicinal strains will follow in future.

Orange Sherbert fem
Manufactured by: Barneys Farm

Orange Sherbert weed seed provide a strain that is a mostly Indica with an incredible great flavour reminding on oranges and sweeties. These feminized cannabis seeds are the result of crossing the Orange Cream with a Purple Urkle and a great Cherry, booth strains of great quality. Growing Orange Sherbert is a pleasure, it is a very easy one so also the novice can get superb results but attention: you should support the branches because Orange Sherbert can get very fat and sometimes it can break because of the heavy weight. 5 fem seeds / pack




Barneys Farm is a group of very experienced grower and breeder who are collecting many landraces all around the world since the early 1980s. Theese cannabisseeds are the base for creating the very best and rarest strains for the customer. This breeder has won many international prizes, strains like Vanilla Kush, Tangerine Dream, LSD or Dr. Grinspoon are just a few examples how good cannabis can be. They won the prizes for the high quality and stability of its products and they are recognized world leader in the production of top quality seeds. If you want something real fine, choose Barney Farm as your favourite seedbank.

ORANGE SHERBERT™ Cannabis Seeds Specifications
Type: Feminised Photoperiod: Normal Cultivation: Indoor/outdoor Characterisics: . Genetics: Orange Cream x Purple Urkle x Cherry Pie Effect: Relaxing, Chilling Outdoor Yield (g): up to 700 Flowering Time (days): 60 - 70 Height (cm): 100-130cm Height: Medium Indica %: 80% Sativa %: 20% Indica/Sativa: Mostly Indica Medical Level: Medium Medical: Yes Taste: Acid candy, Orange Aroma: Sweet Bitterness, Orange Resistance to Mold (5=Best): 4 Resistance Against Botrytis (5=Best): 5 Resistance Against Cold (5=Best): 5 Resistance to Powdery Mildew (5=Best): 5 Resistance to Spider Mite (5=Best): 4

White Russian female
Manufactured by: Serious Seeds

White Russian brings fantastic results! Whiterussian is the Serious Seeds !strain with the most indicapart, a stable cross of AK47 with the White Widow - two giants of breeding history! A new superspecies was born with a new definition for indica power! The plants grow midhigh and have compact darkgreen leaves! Whiterussian will make your heart swell - thanks to the indica background they produce a very intensive flavour, so you should ensure a good waste air! The strain won the Cup 96! White Russian - a real great one!!! 6 fem Seeds / Pack




Serious Seeds is one of the most reliable seedbanks on the hempmarket, the breeder behind Serious called Simon is the guy who is responsible for the great material Serious Seeds offers. He early started collecting seeds when he traveled around the world, many of the genetics he uses for the strains were collected in the late 80s/early 90s. After working with Alan Dronkers (Sensi Seeds) he started using his great experience for founding the seedbank called Serious Seeds. The strains he offers made a big impact, strains like AK 47, Kali Mist, Chronic or White Russian are legendary strains nowadays - they are booth like White Widow simply a must for every grower. Serious Seeds always wanted to stay little bit smaller to keep the very good quality their strains offer.

Background:

I have never used cannabis. Ever. Not once. In any form.

So why the hell am I here doing this?!

Medicine. Pure and simple.

My sons have autism. They are high functioning. They are intelligent. They have comorbid conditions like chronic pain anxiety, and OCD. Their medications have offered little help.

My wife has BPD. She's unable to take any kind of antidepressant as it causes mania. Already an anxious person, life has added to it. Her medications offer limited help.

Still, cannabis was never really much of a thought, especially for my teenage son. Then autism and puberty combined to take a kind, fun-loving kid and make him a constantly angry and depressed young man. Still no thought of cannabis. Then he began striking out and hurting himself. Picture frames thrown down, glass everywhere. Chairs thrown over. Self harm, which I discovered one late night when he accidentally severed the tendons that make his fingers work and required surgery to restore function. That led to more medications, including some strong ones with significant side effects. They helped to some degree, but some of the behaviors continued. That's when we discovered CBD. And it helped some, but he was still angry and throwing things. I had to consider placing him outside the home. The one desperate option left before doing that was cannabis that included THC. And it has worked. In a few months it's like his mind has been healing over time. Fewer outbursts. Less anger. And slowly my happy, fun-loving kid has re-emerged. One tablet, three times a day of 5 mg of both THC and CBD has made this possible. And now it's time for me to try to make his medicine.

The older son has autism and chronic pain and takes the same medicine a few times a week. I wish he'd take it more often, but he's stubborn (don't know where he gets that from).

The wife now combines oral and inhaled. I frankly wish I could join her, but I am subject to testing so that's a firm "no".

A plant that I once hated and thought was an evil has saved my son and just may have saved my sanity. And now I love cannabis. I appreciate anyone who grows and/or uses it to help with whatever ails them (and those just having fun). I thank all those who preserved it through the years. I respect every "crazy" person who called it medicine.

Because without you all this miracle would not have been possible.

And so I'm genuinely excited to be here as a part of this great community and now growing this miraculous medicine. Thank you all for having me and understanding why I have spent months getting ready to take this ridiculous journey and grow six strains on my first attempt ever. I believe the combination of some or all of these strains will give my boy what he needs and help the rest of my family as well. If not, I have other strains to add to the mix once they're grown and I'll be grabbing a few more like Blue Dream and others (not to mention Big Bud by Sensi Seeds thanks to 420 sponsor The Vault!).

I'll be adding more space for vegging and drying before long. I have to supply. It's my job and I love it.

Look for a few pictures below to start things off. I'll try to get better at that, too.

Damn, great start!

 

[Alafornia]

Damn, great start!

Thanks, @John Wick . It seems if I don't do something to screw it up they do pretty well and even then, well, we'll have to see about Westley.

 

[John Wick]

Thanks, @John Wick . It seems if I don't do something to screw it up they do pretty well and even then, well, we'll have to see about Westley.

As usual, I'm late reading your journal, please forgive.

 

[Newfun]

Hey was ordering some other stuff at Walmart. They sell Neem. Organic. Food grade. Yes I am cheap, I admit it.

 

[John Wick]

Seeds are soiled. What? Stop laughing. They are in soil. I actually just planted six mj plants. Still weird to me even though I’ve been planning this for months.

Found a few small holes in the ipower tent.

I may need a humidifier.

Lower pH is before watering and my water’s pH is about 7.3. It should float downward. First was 6.3 then 7.0.

Here are some pictures.

I've never tried a digital pH thing of ma jig. I use the test kit method, have you ever compared a test between the two? If so were they about the same?

 

[Alafornia]

Hey was ordering some other stuff at Walmart. They sell Neem. Organic. Food grade. Yes I am cheap, I admit it.

Nothing wrong with being cheap, especially if you don't have to step foot in there.

As usual, I'm late reading your journal, please forgive.

Nothing to be forgiven. Just glad to have you here.

 

[Alafornia]

I've never tried a digital pH thing of ma jig. I use the test kit method, have you ever compared a test between the two? If so were they about the same?

Being a grow virgin, not a lot of experience. Considered both and just went with it based on convenience.

 

[Alafornia]

P.S from what I've read they are comparable.

 

[John Wick]

Being a grow virgin, not a lot of experience. Considered both and just went with it based on convenience.

Humm, I think I'll get one and compare. Thanks.

 

[John Wick]

Light timers are set for 18/6 for now. I know the seeds don't need it down under that soil. Lights are as high as they'll go. Mainly just testing it all out to make sure it works as expected. Exhaust fan is off.

Since I had to order more 6" ducts I can't use the intake filter anyway so I opened up a couple of mesh vents because when the AC came on it was sucking the sides of the tent inward. Have spray bottles with water and neem oil. Went ahead and applied a small amount to the soil surrounding the humidity domes. Cinched everything up tight.

I feel like an expectant father.

It's a good feeling, isn't it!

 

[John Wick]

P.S from what I've read they are comparable.

I hope do, getting tired of "drops ". Might have a check out Amazon tonight. Thanks.

 

[Alafornia]

It's a good feeling, isn't it!

Like a little tornado in the chest. Fluttering excitement mixed with the fear of wondering if you are really ready for this.

 

[SQl2kGuy]

Hey @Alafornia ... just popping in for a peek at your progress.

You're almost two weeks into your journal ... you've passed the Germination phase ... and now you're into the Seedling phase ... they grow up so fast

I like the Orange Sherbert ... and the name is cool too ... I'll look that up:

That's a good looking cola! I like it even more now.

Pretty cool the first time isn't it! You do your research ... order your seeds ... then you actually have beautiful plants.

Me, ... I'm just amazed at how much variation there is to all this ... and how much there is to learn!

Have you researched quadlining yet? It's definitely a great way to learn about growing and training your plants.

Well, ... I hope you're having as much fun as I am amigo!

 

[John Wick]

Everyone is looking good today.

Temp 81

RH 16%

That should improve after hanging a new damp towel.

Hey Bro, not like I want to interfere. What would be think about getting the RH up a bit more. Seedlings seam to love it, flowering doesn't. aka mold.

 

[Alafornia]

Hey @Alafornia ... just popping in for a peek at your progress.

You're almost two weeks into your journal ... you've passed the Germination phase ... and now you're into the Seedling phase ... they grow up so fast

I like the Orange Sherbert ... and the name is cool too ... I'll look that up:

That's a good looking cola! I like it even more now.

Pretty cool the first time isn't it! You do your research ... order your seeds ... then you actually have beautiful plants.

Me, ... I'm just amazed at how much variation there is to all this ... and how much there is to learn!

Have you researched quadlining yet? It's definitely a great way to learn about growing and training your plants.

Well, ... I hope you're having as much fun as I am amigo!

Little seedlings toddling there. Haha!

OS is going to be a good one. I think it will do great in the medicine and be a great daytime strain for Mrs. Alafornia. Calming without couchlock and clear-headed are the reviews.

I'm learning the best thing I can do is let them do most of the work. Just give them what they need and they give back.

Planning on doing some quadlining this grow, actually. Not sure which ones I should NOT quadline. Happy to take advice on that decision from anyone willing.

Having more fun than I thought I would. Thanks a bunch. Pull up a seat. Stay a spell.