StellaGrow was founded with a simple yet powerful philosophy: cannabis cultivation doesn't need to be complicated. In a market flooded with endless strain options, confusing terminology, and high prices, we decided to take a different approach.
Our name combines "Stella" (Latin for star) and "Grow," representing our mission to help you achieve stellar growing results. We believe that by focusing on just two exceptional strains - one sativa and one indica - we can maintain unparalleled quality control while keeping prices accessible for growers of all experience levels.
After years of selective breeding and genetic refinement, we've developed two autoflowering varieties that embody the best characteristics of their respective types. Our sativa delivers energetic, creative effects with an uplifting profile, while our indica provides deep relaxation and soothing properties - both in convenient autoflowering packages that are forgiving for beginners yet rewarding for experts.
Unlike many seed banks, we sell regular (non-feminized) seeds. Why? Because we believe in the natural process of cannabis cultivation. Regular seeds provide growers with both male and female plants, allowing for breeding possibilities and a more complete growing experience. They also tend to be more robust and produce more vigorous offspring when bred.
At StellaGrow, transparency is paramount. We publish detailed information about our strains, including growing characteristics, expected effects, and optimal cultivation methods. We're not just selling seeds - we're sharing knowledge accumulated through years of dedicated cannabis cultivation.
Understanding Autoflowers
Autoflowering cannabis plants automatically transition from vegetative growth to flowering based on age, rather than light cycle changes. This makes them ideal for beginners and those with limited growing space. Our autoflower strains typically complete their entire lifecycle in 10-12 weeks from seed to harvest, allowing for multiple harvests per year in the same space.
Growing Medium & Environment
- Soil: Use a light, airy mix with approximately 30% perlite for optimal drainage and oxygen availability. Autoflowers have shorter growing periods and smaller root systems that benefit from lighter soils.
- Containers: Start seeds in their final container (3-5 gallon pots recommended) to avoid transplant stress. Autoflowers don't respond well to root disturbance due to their short lifecycle.
- Light: Maintain 18-24 hours of light throughout the entire growing cycle. Unlike photoperiod plants, autoflowers don't require a change to 12/12 lighting to flower.
- Temperature: Keep temperatures between 20-26°C (68-79°F) for optimal growth.
- Humidity: 40-60% during vegetation, decreasing to 30-40% during flowering to prevent mold and mildew.
Nutrient Guidelines
Autoflowers require a lighter feeding schedule than photoperiod plants. Start with approximately 1/4 to 1/2 the recommended strength of nutrients and increase gradually if needed. Signs of overfeeding include leaf tips burning and curling. If growing in organic soil, you may not need additional nutrients for the first few weeks.
Training Techniques
Due to their short lifecycle, autoflowers respond best to low-stress training (LST) rather than high-stress techniques like topping. Gently bend branches outward to increase light exposure to lower growth sites, but avoid excessive manipulation. Start training early (around week 2-3) and complete most training before pre-flowering begins.
Watering Practices
Water thoroughly but infrequently, allowing the growing medium to dry out slightly between waterings. Overwatering is a common mistake with autoflowers. A good rule of thumb: lift your pots to feel their weight - water when they feel light.
Harvesting
Harvest when approximately 70-80% of the trichomes have turned cloudy (use a jeweler's loupe or digital microscope). For more uplifting effects (sativa), harvest when most trichomes are cloudy with few amber ones. For more sedative effects (indica), wait until about 20-30% of trichomes have turned amber.
Dealing with Male Plants
Since we offer regular (non-feminized) seeds, you'll likely encounter both male and female plants. Males typically show their sex 3-4 weeks from germination by developing small pollen sacs. If you're not breeding, remove male plants as soon as they're identified to prevent pollination of your females, which would result in seedy buds. However, if you're interested in breeding, isolate a quality male plant and collect its pollen for controlled pollination.