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In terms of managing anxiety, I've personally found that either indica or balanced hybrid strains work best for me. Sativa strains often cause my thoughts to race, which isn't the best scenario when I'm already battling anxiety. Certain strains that lean more heavily towards indica, such as Granddaddy Purple or Northern Lights, have consistently proven effective in promoting relaxation without being too overpowering. Strains with a high concentration of CBD or those with a 1:1 THC-CBD ratio have also been beneficial.

In terms of convenience, there are several commendable delivery services available. I've previously explored the options for cannabis delivery and they typically offer a good variety of strains that are well-suited to managing anxiety.

MunchieSloth

Has anyone tried installing a blurp light or multiple on the lower branches? I've previously done so and now I'm using cob lights. They seem to work fine even alongside the blurpule lights. All buds were firm but I'd love to hear more perspectives.

There was a study on this subject, but I can't locate it right now. The researcher discovered that royal blue light boosts production.

Interestingly, I just came across this while searching for that study.

From my own experiments, I've found that adding lights to the side or underneath the canopy eliminates larf and results in most buds being as good as the top ones. More light generally leads to better buds – but that doesn't mean just excessively increasing the lux on top. I have several research papers on this topic that I can share if anyone is interested.

There have been others who have successfully integrated under-canopy lighting as well.

MunchieSloth

I've discovered that CBD works more effectively for my anxiety. THC, on the other hand, either makes me anxious or causes me to sleep.

I recently purchased 20 seeds, but now I'm considering giving up on my cultivation and instead start ordering CBD hemp.

Ironically, this consideration comes just as cultivation has been legalized in my region.

MunchieSloth

The individual expressed willingness to experiment with something in the future. They shared their continued interest in specific models of Samsung Hinflux strips. They also mentioned their recent browsing activity on Findchips, where they discovered a 2-foot strip equipped with LM301b diodes, from Samsung, priced at $1.73, with only one item remaining in stock. They ended their statement with a humorous admission of their current state.

MunchieSloth

If you possess an additional light fixture, it would be worthwhile to put it into use. Test it out and observe if it aids the growth of the lower buds, and this will provide insight for future cultivation activities.

Reflecting on the early years of indoor cultivation, I remember utilising fluorescent lights in a confined growing space. I had positioned single tubes vertically across the area, which was roughly 3x3 in size, placing 16 tubes with 12-inch gaps in between. The light emitted from these tubes wasn't strong enough to penetrate deeply, but their vertical positioning offered some improvement. Despite the growth being less than ideal, I was immensely proud and appreciative of the yield.

MunchieSloth

The individual suggested using a trellis made of fence lattice material for scrogging, and shared a plan to incorporate diodes into the structure. They also mentioned the possibility of integrating narrow, widely spaced LED strips, presumably from a well-known brand, into the trellis, creating a sort of illuminated framework. They expressed confidence that others would find this innovation useful, and admitted they would certainly give it a go themselves.

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The initial post mentioned using a fence lattice material for arranging their photos. They entertained the idea of incorporating diodes into the lattice. They also considered the possibility of using thinly spaced Samsung strips, which they believe they could still locate, to create a lighted trellis. They preemptively dismissed any objections to their idea.

MunchieSloth

The original poster stated:

While adding extra lighting might appear to increase costs, this is offset by reducing the intensity of the main lights. The overall cost might be a little higher but the enhanced yield and cannabinoid production make it worthwhile. Also, these additional lights are not operating at full capacity; had there been no additional lights, the main ones would have been turned up higher.

However, they also agreed that this approach isn't necessary if the plant is being trained for an even canopy and the lower growth is being pruned (a technique known as 'scrog').

They mentioned that any small, inferior buds produced ('larf' or 'popcorn') are minimal but useful, as they use them to make a cannabis-infused coconut oil for topical use and a more concentrated version for gel capsules. It all boils down to personal preference and what resources are available.

In their 3x3 flowering area, with just 200 watts and a maximum of two plants, they usually harvest 10-12 ounces of good quality material. This includes around 8 ounces of premium buds and 4 ounces of lesser buds and trimmings for topicals and edibles. From a cost perspective, they feel it's a great success, as they're producing high-quality cannabis at a low cost.

They also mentioned that they currently have some plants in the late flowering stage.

MunchieSloth

Absolutely, I'm all for more illumination and more sweets, it would certainly be visually striking. We've constructed a smaller room within a larger one, roughly 8 by 4 in size, crafted entirely from timber. This structure includes two doorways or possibly windows. I am dealing with a leak that I am trying to locate, as I'm losing CO2, so I suspect it's located towards the lower part of the structure. My current cultivation project is still in the seeding phase at two weeks, and I prefer to maintain CO2 levels around 600-700 ppm.

MunchieSloth

Is there anyone who has installed a blurp light or several on the lower branches? I used to do it and now I've switched to cob lights. They seem to be effective even with the blurpule lights, resulting in solid buds. However, I'm interested in hearing other perspectives. As far as I'm aware, no grow light manufacturer is not incorporating COB technology into their LEDs.

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