Black '84 Auto

Growing Tips for Black '84 Auto

You don't need to be an experienced cannabis cultivator to grow Black '84 Auto seeds to harvest. One of the easiest cannabis strains to grow, even for first-timers, Black '84 Auto is a great option for new growers looking to harvest their first-ever grow. The strain is suitable for both indoor and outdoor growing and prefers a warm, humid climate to really thrive. Whether you grow indoors or outdoors, it is recommended to use organic soil or hydroponics, and you need to provide adequate ventilation and light for optimal growth.

When cultivating this strain indoors, you will need to adjust the temperature and light as well as the air circulation to mimic its natural growing environment. Since this strain originates in the Pacific Northwest, it can grow in several different climates and performs well in lower temperatures — making it well suited to many regions across Canada. When growing this strain outdoors, it requires consistent temperatures and humidity to hit its peak growing capabilities. The best setting for any outdoor grow is a greenhouse, but if you don't have access to a greenhouse, you can grow this strain in a garden as long as you can provide it with the right climate to produce colourful, rich plants.

Black '84 Auto plants grow medium to tall, so consider that when planning your grow. It is also crucial to dial in the appropriate soil temperature to ensure the buds grow to their maximum potential. The ideal temperature for these plants is around 20–27°C and slightly cooler at night. Humidity levels should be kept around 50–60% during the vegetative stage and maintained at 35–45% during the flowering stage of growth. Keeping the humidity levels below 60% will help keep mould and mildew off your plants.

Utilising methods like pruning, topping, and low-stress training (LST) will optimise plant growth by trimming the plants and controlling the canopy so that light and air reach the lowest levels. These methods will increase yields by adjusting the plants to only produce healthy buds. Black '84 Auto plants require an 18–20 hour light cycle to reach the vegetative stage of growth. Because this strain is an autoflowering variety, it does not require a change in the light cycle to induce the flowering stage — it will change all on its own.

Yields, Flowering Time, and Harvest

• Flowering Time: Growing indoors, you can expect the Black '84 Auto strain to harvest after a short flowering period of 50–60 days.
• Yields: Indoor yields are around 350 grams per square metre, while outdoor grows typically produce up to 400 grams per plant. Taking into consideration the short flowering time and the fact that this strain is autoflowering, these yields are excellent.
• Harvest: Outdoor growers can plan on harvesting their yields around the middle to the end of October, depending on when you planted your seeds.

Black '84 Auto: Tropical Berries

The Black '84 Auto 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 caryophyllene, while myrcene and pinene are the secondary terpenes.

• Caryophyllene: Most Dominant – One of the most common terpenes in the cannabis world, it is known for being spicy and peppery on the tongue.
• Myrcene: Secondary Terpene - A monoterpene that is known in the cannabis world as the "Mother of All Terpenes".
• Pinene: Conifer Trees - Found in pine needles and conifer trees as well as cannabis. This terpene gives the plant its pine-like flavour and aroma.