So, I finally ordered some beans. I decided on 10pak Green House Seeds Indica H Mix. I'm planning on 2 plant per grows so this hooks me up for a while with some variety/classics. In my research I've rediscovered Green House (went there once in '97) and have been blown away by their progressive contributions to cannabis over the recent years. (not to mention the WhiteRhino I picked up in '97) In particular the whole terpene profile on their catolog is out of control. I was first introduced to this "flavor/aroma chart" when getting a free ride in some high-end wine snobbery (they were cool, you know what I mean). To see it used to systematicaly categorize the finner notes of cannabis makes me all fuzzy inside. Right on Green House! Keep up the good work. In reading into the terpene's I found Franco's Blog http://www.francogrow.com/web2/pages/grow-area.php I found the whole site a good read and very informative. This finely tuned article on Hydro went right in my favorites. I wanted to share: Growing indicas in hydroponic systems At the Green House Seed Company we love our sativas, but we recognize the value (medicinal, recreational and commercial) of true indicas, with their great sweet taste, amazing production and short flowering time. The indica strains of our seed bank are incredibly strong plants, short and bushy, well balanced in taste and effect, with a strong stoned body-feeling. Indicas are easier to grow than sativas, allowing more concentration of feedings and resisting better to heat and cold. Any system is good to grow indicas, but they always give the most production in hydro systems. For this reason growers who are accustomed to hydroponic systems are more likely to perform good at growing indicas. At the Green House Seed Company we use many methods for growing hydroponics (pebbles, slabs, coco fiber, perlite, vermiculite), but the most effective one has been open flush system with big 65 liters containers. We use rockwool flakes as a medium, the type that contains more air. This way we guarantee a well developed root system in a short time, as the roots can grow through the medium with extreme rapidity. Before using the rockwool to fill up the containers we wash it with a light solution at pH 5.5 and EC 1.0. This way the young plants will have no shock at the first contact with the medium. Indicas like to start their growth cycle with a higher EC compared to sativas (1.4-1.6). Normally we grow on 18 hours for 5 to 14 days, depending on the strain and the target size of the plants. Plants like the Great White Shark or the Church are very bushy and need some good growth on 18 hours to reach the size for production. Other strains, like the White Rhino or the White Widow are naturally more suitable for sea of green methods, with many plants on a square meter. The 18 hours feeding solution contains a higher N percentage than the P and K. We keep the pH at 5.5 during the whole 18 hours period. The temperature of the air is kept between 25 and 27 degrees Celsius during daytime and around 18-20 degrees at night, a little higher than with sativas. Also the lamps are kept a bit closer to the plants, at an average 60 cm using 600 Watt systems. As the 12 hours period begins we raise the pH of the feeding solution to 6.0, and then gradually up to 6.5 during the whole flowering process. This allows the plants to absorb better the P and K necessary to their flower development, and lowers the chlorophil level inside the buds. During flowering we raise the air temperature of a few degrees to increase resin production and speed up the metabolism of the plants. The air humidity is also strictly monitored and kept between 40 and 65% during the entire flowering cycle. Also the temperature of the medium is strictly monitored to ensure the ideal conditions for feeding intake and no stress. During the flowering period we start flushing the medium once every 10 days using a light solution at pH 5.5 and EC 0.8-0.9. This process removes undesired salts from the medium, preventing plant intoxication and allowing maximum growth and bud formation. Besides, we use a fungus controlling agent to avoid dangerous bacterias and moulds to attack the root system. A very important element of our cycle is the drying of the rockwool. When the plants start flowering, it is important to let the medium dry to a certain extent (50-60% water content) at least once a week before giving feeding solution. This increases the feeding intake and maximizes the flower production. During the last 14 days of the flowering cycle we stop all feedings and wash the medium with a light flushing solution at pH 6.0, to eliminate the feeding residues from the plant, improving taste and effect. For more details on specific indica strains of the Green House seed Company we invite you to watch the Grow DVD on Green House Seed Co. Amsterdam Creators of Champions Since 1985 - Design by 2IFX.com. You can find all information on how to grow Green House strains, plant by plant, week by week, from seed to harvest. Franco Green House Seed Co. Amsterdam