Last summer I started seven seeds that I saved from bags here and there. I really didn't know what I had but just wanted to see if I could grow. I also thought being my first try I had a lot to learn before spending money on seeds. I basically used the method asked about here. I started 5 ended up with 2 males then 1 turned out to be a hemaphrodite so I ended up with 2 girls. They seemed to do great (nice growth, trichomes, very sticky and pungent smell) but the finished product of the buds was a little disappointing. It's hard to explain but it was like they had no density. They seemed stunted or something. I never saw any evidence of infestation or fungus at all. I wondered if it was because of the planting method I used but maybe the pretty much anonymous seeds were the problem. It had a powerful smoke tho and nice taste. The buds just had a very odd consistency.This year I decided to buy feminized seeds and put them in the ground. I germinated 3 Haze and 4 purple power. I know that sativa is supposed to be harder to grow for noobs but I am extremely partial to sativa. I used an organic planting mix, added a lil bone meal, blood meal and plant food on the first watering. I dug out the beds and loosened the dirt, covered with about 3 inches of the planting mixture and placed the germinated seeds about a half inch into the mix. I don't intend on interfering at all from here on out, except to give water when needed. I have talked to people throughout the years, read a lot of info but I guess I'm just asking the old heads out there if I am doing at least some of the right things?
I wish I had a Tommy Chong type as a neighbor so i could always have someone to ask when I need help! Any of you guys out there wanna move in next door?
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.