The grow guide, start to finish
Six stages, in order. Each one covers what's happening to the plant, what to do, what to watch for, and how to tell it's time to move on.
Start with germination →- 1Germination2–10 daysGetting a seed to sprout reliably before it ever touches soil.
- 2Seedling2–3 weeksA fragile early stage focused on light, gentle watering, and the plant's first true leaves.
- 3Vegetative3–16 weeks (grower's choice — this is the flexible stage)The plant builds the structure — height, branching, root mass — that everything else depends on.
- 4Flowering7–11 weeks depending on strainBuds form — this is the most sensitive stage, where small mistakes have the biggest visible impact.
- 5Harvest1–3 days (the cutting and initial trim)Knowing exactly when it's time, then handling the plant carefully on the way down.
- 6Curing2–8 weeks (2 weeks minimum, 4+ recommended for real quality difference)The slow, easy-to-skip step that improves smell, smoothness, and potency more than almost anything else in the process.