r/newgrowers

Ever notice how every seedbank strain photo looks like it was grown by a wizard with a $20k setup? Meanwhile growers pick strains partly based on pics too, structure, colors, frost, bud shape, all that stuff.

Got me wondering how often the official photos actually match what regular growers end up with. Some sites feel pretty realistic, others look like pure fantasy genetics marketing lol. Not even hating, just genuinely curious how much people trust breeder/store photos when choosing seeds.

Have you ever grown something that looked NOTHING like the pics?
Or the opposite - actually matched the promo shots perfectly?
Or do you think seed photos are something you just can’t trust 100% no matter what?

Four little Grandmommy Purple seedlings just moved into their shiny new apartment. They’re small now, but I’m already expecting full grandma-level attitude from them later. The tent is clean, the lights are dialed in, and I’m trying really hard not to stare at them 420 times a day. So far, they’re looking happy and pretty evenly matched, which honestly never lasts for long. I love this early stage where every new leaf feels like a tiny achievement. Hoping these ladies bring some deep color, loud terps, and chunky flowers down the road.
Anyone else run Grandmommy Purple before?
Would love to hear what she was like for you, especially smell, stretch, and final colors.

Hi y’all. I have NO IDEA what the h*ll I am doing and need help. I am VERY new to this kind of growing. I can grow anthurium and other genus’s like nobodies busy but my hubs got the bright idea that if I can grow other stuff that good, then I can grow him some good😆🤦‍♀️. I remember my step-dad and friends growing back in the 70’s and 80’s but it’s not as simple as throwing a seed in a pot.

I have a 4x4 grow tent with Mars Hydro lights. PAR for the 2 plants is around 618. I started nutrients with Peters’s Excel 15-5-15 cal-mag special with black iron and now I have Peter’s Professional 10-30-20 and I mix in rainwater that I collect in a barrel for my other plants.
I was however, lazy, and didn’t hang the filter or whatever it is in the tent but I am going to do that later today. I have a regular 12” oscillating fan on a crate in there (don’t judge😆). The temp stays between 80-90 F with humidity around the same. I use predatory bugs to keep that bad pests away. I have ordered the pole fans now because now that I’m in, I’M IN and want to do the best I possibly can so, I will slowly build up to everything I actually need.
Anyway…..

I started 1 of each - auto and photoperiod in Happy Frog in 4w x 6T pots. I’m on week 8 and 9. I Topped after node 4 of each. I have been doing low stress training and I learned that just from watching videos. Did I mention that I have no idea what I am doing?! I am pretty sure I waited too long however, last week I potted them into a bigger 6 w x 8t pot with Ocean Forest but now I think I need to throw them in cloth 5 gal pots I have?
I also have Promix HP and worm castings if that would be better? I’m winging this at best. I noticed last week some yellowing on the bottom parts of the plants. I defoliated those but I am still getting some yellowing further up the plant. I can’t figure out why they keep going yellow and need help.

I need HELP and I welcome critiques and any and all suggestions. Thank you in advance.