J1: Gorgeous Green
J1 seeds produce medium-height, super bushy plants with long green leaves that stretch out like fingers underneath the buds. The buds are mostly green with splashes of yellow at the crown. A closer inspection shows that the buds are pointy and lightly sprinkled with resinous trichomes. These vibrant green buds ultimately become dark nuggets after they have been clipped and dried. These nuggets are surprisingly dank and dense. Breaking them apart releases that sweet and earthy aroma we discussed earlier. J1 has taken home some pretty amazing awards in its time in the cannabis community. It won first place for Sativa Flower at the 2017 High Times World Cup and also placed highly in other High Times competitions like the SoCal Cup and the Harvest Cup, both in the sativa categories. The pedigree of this strain is really good, considering it hasn’t entered very many awards ceremonies. Growers and users alike love this strain for its flavors, effects, and what the plants look like when fully grown.
Growing Tips for Our Seeds
J1 marijuana plants can present some challenges for novice growers, so they are best cultivated by intermediate to experienced growers. J1 female plants can be cultivated indoors and outdoors, provided they are grown in nutrient-rich soil. This Sativa-leaning strain thrives in a dry setting. It’s also important to keep a close eye on humidity levels to decrease the chances of mold and mildew forming. To help maintain airflow and reduce humidity levels for your J1 weed plants, you’ll want to employ the use of a good ventilation system.
Dial in Your Growing Conditions
- Indoor or Outdoor: J1 cannabis plants can be grown indoors and outdoors by only experienced growers. The ideal temperature for these plants is between 68-80 degrees Fahrenheit. The light requirement for this strain is 18-20 hours per day. Changing to a 12/12 light schedule will trigger the flowering stage and take you all the way to harvest.
- Moisture control: For humidity, it is best to keep it around 40-50% through the vegetative stage. Dropping the humidity levels to around a consistent 40% through flowering growth will help your plants grow without mold or bud rot.
- Training Techniques: Plant training techniques such as topping, where the main stem is cut to encourage lateral growth, and low-stress training (LST), which involves bending and tying the plants to control their shape, are effective for creating a more even canopy and increasing yield by allowing light and air to reach all levels of the plant during flowering growth.
The Germination Game Plan
Before you even plant your J1 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 J1 strain to harvest after a short flowering period of 55-65 days. When grown outdoors, this Sativa-leaning strain should provide a harvest come September if you live in a northern climate.
- Yields: While Indoor yields are around 450 grams per square meter, outdoor grows typically produce up to 600 grams per plant. Even though this strain can be a tricky one to get to harvest, when you do get there, the yields make all of that work totally worth it.
Dominant Terpenes in J1: Citrus, Earthy, Sweet
The J1 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 caryophyllene and terpinolene are secondary terpenes.
- Myrcene: Most Dominant – Earthy, musky aroma. Known to help with inflammation.
- Caryophyllene: Secondary Terpene – Known for being the “spicy terpene,” caryophyllene boasts robust and distinct flavors and aromas.
- Terpinolene: A Monoterpene – Found in various plants, including cannabis, this terpene contributes to piney and citrus notes.
Dominant Cannabinoids in J1:
Cannabinoids play an important role in J1 seeds and are generally a huge part of most strains of cannabis. That creative, happy, and uplifted feeling you get when enjoying the J1 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 23%, the THC in this Sativa-dominant strain is responsible for the happy and uplifted feeling you get when enjoying J1 cannabis.
- CBD: Very Minimal Amounts – While the CBD levels in J1 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.
