Start your seeds in a damp paper towel inside a sealed bag kept at 70–85°F. Once the taproot shows (~1/4 inch), plant in final pot with your preferred light soil mix. Keep humidity high (70–80%) can use a humidity dome and minimal light. Don't overwater — just keep the medium moist.

Your seedling will push its first true fan leaves. Use a gentle light (18/6 schedule) and keep temps 70–77°F. Water sparingly around the seedling, not on top of it. Don't feed nutrients yet — seedling soil has everything it needs. Watch for damping off (stem rot) from overwatering.

This is where the plant builds its structure. Light schedule stays 18/6. Introduce nutrients (nitrogen-heavy for veg). Start training techniques: LST, topping, or FIMing to increase yields. Transplant up as roots fill the pot. Aim for a bushy, even canopy going into flower.

Switch to 12/12 light to trigger flower for photoperiod strains (autos flower automatically). Shift nutrients to phosphorus and potassium-heavy. Watch trichomes closely with a jeweler's loupe. Clear = not ready. Milky white = peak THC. Amber = more relaxing effect.

Flush the plant with plain water 1–2 weeks before harvest. Chop, wet trim if desired, then hang dry in a dark room at 60–70°F with 50–60% humidity for 7–14 days. trim and place buds in jars (grove bags for easy curing). Burp jars daily during the cure. A proper cure dramatically improves flavor, smoothness, and potency.