Watermelon

Watermelon: Refreshing

Watermelon cannabis seeds grow into medium-height plants with big, beautiful buds and long, light green leaves. The leaves form a canopy above the lower buds that attracts sunlight and turns it into energy for the entire plant. Some buds sit at the very top of the plant, and those tend to grow the biggest and fullest without much adjusting or trimming. Because of the massive amount of crystal resin trichomes covering the plant, the buds tend to appear purple. That lavender look is because of the light glistening off of the resin. Underneath the buds are dark green and full of THC. The harvested nuggets look nothing like the buds growing on the plant. They are pale green with orange flashes where the pistils used to be. The nuggets are dank and dense and take some muscle to break up with your fingers. The Watermelon strain has won some smaller cannabis awards in Nevada and the Western United States. Although it hasn’t taken home any High Life or Cannabis Cups, it is still super popular among cultivators and users alike. If you haven’t tried Watermelon cannabis yet, do yourself a favor and get some because the majority of folks that give it a try fall in love with its taste and effects.

Growing Tips for Our Seeds

Watermelon feminized cannabis plants can be grown both indoors and out. However, to successfully grow Watermelon outside, you need to live in a semi-humid and sunny setting. Adding to this indica-dominant hybrid’s ease of growth is the fact that it has a high resistance to common molds and mildew. This strain registers as uncomplicated for first-time growers to take on. It is relatively low-maintenance, and as long as you can provide it with the correct temperatures and humidity levels, you should be able to bring this strain to harvest all on your own. 

Dial in Your Growing Conditions

• Indoor or Outdoor: Watermelon marijuana can be grown indoors and outdoors by all levels of growers. The desired temperature for this strain is between 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit. In the vegetative stage, you should provide 18-20 hours of light each day. To induce the flowering stage of growth, you will need to alter the light cycle to a 12/12 cycle. This will take you all the way to harvest.
•  Moisture control: Humidity levels of approximately 50-60% during the vegetative phase, gradually decreasing to 40-50% or slightly lower during the flowering stage. 
• Training Techniques: Low-stress training (LST) and the Screen of Green (SCroG) methods are the best training techniques for this plant. Both will help increase yields by growing only the biggest and best buds for harvest.

The Germination Game Plan

Before you even plant your Watermelon female cannabis plants, you will first need to germinate these seeds. To do so, refer to our free germination guide, knowing that they are backed by our impressive 90% germination guarantee.

Yields, Flowering Time, and Harvest

• Flowering Time: Growing indoors, you can expect the Watermelon strain to harvest after a flowering period of 55-65 days. Grown outside, it should be ready to harvest from about the beginning to the middle of October.
• Yields: While Indoor yields are around 400 grams per square meter, outdoor grows typically produce up to 300 grams per plant. Growing Watermelon cannabis should be an easy experience. Considering how easy this strain is to grow, these yield numbers are pretty great.

Dominant Terpenes in Watermelon: Summer Vibes

The Watermelon terpene profile is directly responsible for how the plant smells and tastes and the strong effects it has on its users. The most dominant terpene in this strain is myrcene, while limonene and caryophyllene are secondary terpenes.

• Myrcene: Most Dominant – Often called the “Mother of all Terpenes”, myrcene gives cannabis its earthy and woodsy flavor and aroma.
• Limonene: Secondary Terpene –Found in the rinds of citrus fruits, this terpene helps with anxiety and can improve lung function in users.
• Caryophyllene: Spicy and Peppery – Caryophyllene, known for being spicy and peppery, can be found in cloves and cinnamon.

Dominant Cannabinoids in Watermelon: 

Cannabinoids play an important role in Watermelon seeds and are generally a huge part of most strains of cannabis. That sleepy, happy, and relaxed feeling you get when enjoying the Watermelon strain is due to its dominant cannabinoids. Each cannabinoid does something different to the user. 

• THC: The Main Character – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of this strain. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out at 22%, the THC in this Indica-dominant strain is responsible for the relaxed and happy feeling you get when enjoying Watermelon cannabis.
• CBD: Very Minimal Amounts – While the CBD levels in Watermelon are around 1%, the cannabinoid is still present, and the effects are noticeable in this strain. CBD plays a smaller role in what the strain does to the user. CBD is non-psychoactive and can produce effects that help with anxiety, sleep, pain, and even stress. The CBD in the Watermelon strain, even in its lower amounts, definitely has a positive effect on the user.