Choosing the best strain for a Tropical Climate ( Other Advice is welcomed and appreciated!)

[Romie101]

Hi, I'm new to cannabis industry and looking to begin growing medical cannabis, as such I was hoping if you would help me decide the best strains/seeds to begin with. Some information that might help you help me are :

My Location:

I live on the beautiful Island of St.Vincent and the Grenadines located in the Caribbean.

Intended grow medium/location:

I would like to grow outside as much as possible.

Climate:

The climate here is rather hot and humid, with the average temperature being approximately 77-83 degree fahrenheit and the approximate humidity being 61% to as high as 80%.

Other relevant specifications:

- I would like to maximize my yield as much as possible ( 1 lb + per plant).
- Ensure strain is as weather and mold resistant as possible.
- As high THC as possible
- Preferably no more than 4 months from seed to harvest ( prefer less if possible)
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Also any other advice is welcomed, appreciated and encouraged

 

[mudballs]

go here
https://en.seedfinder.eu/research/climate/zones/AwSa2/
and play with the drop down menus from "Select a climate zone"
it can be argued it's more determined by the grower what can survive and thrive moreso than the genetics. at least that's my belief told by the giant rainbow dragon riding wizards from space
this is realistically more along the lines of what you can grow
https://en.seedfinder.eu/research/climate/zones/BkSa1/

 

[BudmanTX]

First do you already know people in your area that grow??

 

[Romie101]

First do you already know people in your area that grow??

It's still a new industry and lots of things are kept confidential so not many persons are willing to discuss it, as for anyone I know personally? Unfortunately no

 

[Romie101]

go here
https://en.seedfinder.eu/research/climate/zones/AwSa2/
and play with the drop down menus from "Select a climate zone"
it can be argued it's more determined by the grower what can survive and thrive moreso than the genetics. at least that's my belief told by the giant rainbow dragon riding wizards from space
this is realistically more along the lines of what you can grow
https://en.seedfinder.eu/research/climate/zones/BkSa1/

Lol your Giant rainbow dragon does have a point, but could you please ask him for some more info so that I may have a better chance at having a successful crop?

 

[BudmanTX]

It's still a new industry and lots of things are kept confidential so not many persons are willing to discuss it, as for anyone I know personally? Unfortunately no

i hear ya...that's the first thing i would do, honestly....this way you know people and also your not stepping on any toes as it were....worse thing you can do is to start stepping on toes......your industry won't last long..

 

[Romie101]

i hear ya...that's the first thing i would do, honestly....this way you know people and also your not stepping on any toes as it were....worse thing you can do is to start stepping on toes......your industry won't last long..

Well I did speak with one group of individuals but they're using there own strain that cant be openly sourced at a seed bank

 

[Southernontariogrower]

I would suggest a sativa dominate cultivar. They take longer but meant to grow in tropical environments. Their bud structure allows for higher humidity and heat. Hope this helps. Durban poison is tropical land race. Would think an Afghanni would do well in your environment also.

 

[BudmanTX]

Well I did speak with one group of individuals but they're using there own strain that cant be openly sourced at a seed bank

there ya go......keep work that angle.....and remember there is always a country just north of you that grows too....and it starts with a J

 

[Romie101]

I would suggest a sativa dominate cultivar. They take longer but meant to grow in tropical environments. Their bud structure allows for higher humidity and heat. Hope this helps. Durban poison is tropical land race. Would think an Afghanni would do well in your environment also.

Thank you, I'll definitely look into this

 

[Romie101]

there ya go......keep work that angle.....and remember there is always a country just north of you that grows too....and it starts with a J

Lol yes very good insight, I'll try reaching out further north and see what they grow and how

 

[BudmanTX]

Lol yes very good insight, I'll try reaching out further north and see what they grow and how

also remember timing too.....that area your in is Hurricane alley as well.....there is also Barbados, Trinidad, and Grenada as well to look at.......

 

[emanO]

Have a look at ace seeds,,lots of tropical sativa strains with high thc,,golden tiger,,,malawi,,,if you grow Afghans they run the risk of going straight into flower amd not producing the yeilds your after,,,

 

[Romie101]

also remember timing too.....that area your in is Hurricane alley as well.....there is also Barbados, Trinidad, and Grenada as well to look at.......

I don't they have fully legalized it, perhaps Grenada but not sure about the rest

 

[Romie101]

Have a look at ace seeds,,lots of tropical sativa strains with high thc,,golden tiger,,,malawi,,,if you grow Afghans they run the risk of going straight into flower amd not producing the yeilds your after,,,

Perhaps I should try to veg them in a green house?

 

[Romie101]

Have a look at ace seeds,,lots of tropical sativa strains with high thc,,golden tiger,,,malawi,,,if you grow Afghans they run the risk of going straight into flower amd not producing the yeilds your after,,,

Ah I see I'll have to look into this, thank you so much for the recommendations!

 

[BudmanTX]

I don't they have fully legalized it, perhaps Grenada but not sure about the rest

you won't know till you look.....legalized isn't the point...js

Perhaps I should try to veg them in a green house?

don't with the weather you have risk for bud rot, and pm are to high, small pot outside to start....then move to medium pot.....then final place

 

[hotrodharley]

First do you already know people in your area that grow??

Best advice early

 

[hotrodharley]

Perhaps I should try to veg them in a green house?

In a tropical setting most definitely. Especially in flower to keep rain off. Count on spending some money on ventilation.

 

[emanO]

Perhaps I should try to veg them in a green house?

You could do as they do in Colombia ,,which is to use lights to extend the daylight hours to hold back flowering until plants are bigger,,,or interupt the dark cycle with an hours light through the night,,
But using a greenhouse in an already humid environment, and then pay for ventilation sounds like a nightmare,,

use the tropical environment its a dream for many,,good luck