Early stages
Stage 1 germination
1 to 7 days. Keep seeds warm, moist and in the dark
Stage 2 seedling
1 to 3 weeks. Roots establish, first true leaves appear and gentle light with high humidity is recommended
Stage 3 vegetative
3 to 8 or more weeks. Rapid growth, strong roots and plant training happen here
Flowering progression
Stage 4 pre-flower
1 to 2 weeks after switching to 12/12. Stretch begins, pistils appear and the plant sets up for bloom
Stage 5 early to mid flower
around weeks 3 to 4. Bud sites form, white pistils appear and stretch may continue
Stage 6 mid to late flower
around weeks 5 to 8. Buds gain size and density while trichomes multiply
Finish
Stage 7 harvest and cure
week 8 and beyond on the poster
Key signs listed
buds ripen, trichomes turn cloudy and amber, harvest at peak and then dry slowly before curing
The closing message is patience, consistency, knowledge, passion and rewards.