Dream OG Week-by-Week Grow Checklist (Blue Dream × OG Kush Hybrid – First Grow Friendly)

April 28, 2026

Dream OG Week-by-Week Grow Checklist (Blue Dream × OG Kush Hybrid – First Grow Friendly)

Total Timeline: 14–17 weeks from seed to harvest (veg flexible 4–6 weeks). Best for Beginners: Start in soil for forgiveness. Coco version notes included. Goal: Dense, frosty buds with sweet berry-kush flavor and balanced effects.

Germination & Seedling (Days 1–14 / Week 1–2)

Germinate seeds (paper towel or starter plugs, 75–80°F, dark)
Transplant to small pots (solo cup or 1-gal) once taproot shows
Light: 18–24 hrs low intensity LED (150–300 PPFD)
Temp: 70–78°F | RH: 60–70%
Water: Keep moist but not soggy (pH 6.0–6.3)
Nutrients: None or ¼ strength seedling formula + Cal-Mag
Monitor: Damping off, stretching
Milestone: First true leaves, healthy green color

Vegetative Stage (Weeks 3–8)

Transplant to final 3–5 gal fabric pots
Light: 18/6 schedule, 400–600 PPFD
Training: Start LST (low stress training) or gentle topping week 4–5
Temp: 70–85°F day / 65–75°F night | RH: 50–70%
Water: When top 1–2" dry; 10–20% runoff in coco
Nutrients (Soil): Fox Farm Grow Big or equivalent
Nutrients (Coco): Veg formula + Cal-Mag 1–1.5 tsp/gal every feed
pH: 5.8–6.2 (coco) | 6.0–6.8 (soil)
EC: 0.8–1.8 mS/cm (increase gradually)
Weekly: Check for pests, prune lower leaves for airflow
Milestone: Bushy plant with 8–12+ nodes, strong stems. Switch to 12/12 when ready.

Oregon Outdoor Note: Transplant mid-May after last frost.

Early Flowering (Weeks 9–11 / Flower Weeks 1–3)

Switch to 12/12 light schedule (600–900 PPFD)
Training/Support: Add trellis netting as buds develop
Temp: 68–82°F | RH: 45–55%
Nutrients: Transition to bloom formula (reduce N, increase P/K)
Cal-Mag: 1.5 tsp/gal every watering (coco)
pH: 5.8–6.1 | EC: 1.4–2.0
Monitor: Pistil development, early aroma (berry-pine)
Weekly: Defoliate lightly if needed, check for deficiencies

Milestone: White pistils everywhere, bud sites forming.

Mid Flowering (Weeks 12–14 / Flower Weeks 4–6) – Peak Growth

Nutrients: Full bloom + PK booster (e.g., Big Bud)
Cal-Mag: 1.5–2 tsp/gal every watering (highest demand)
pH: 5.8–6.2 | EC: 1.8–2.4 (monitor runoff closely)
Temp: 65–80°F | RH: 40–50%
Support: Tie up heavy colas
Weekly: Trichome check (jeweler’s loupe), airflow increase
Watch For: Cal-Mag deficiency (yellowing lower leaves), bud rot (humidity)

Milestone: Buds fattening, heavy resin production, strong aroma.

Late Flowering & Ripening (Weeks 15–16 / Flower Weeks 7–9)

Nutrients: Reduce to ¾ strength, then taper
Cal-Mag: 1 tsp or foliar as needed
pH: 6.0–6.3 | EC: 1.6–2.1
Flush: Plain pH’d water final 7–10 days
Monitor: Trichomes (60–80% milky + 10–30% amber for balanced effects)
Milestone: Ready to harvest when majority of trichomes cloudy/milky.

Harvest, Dry & Cure (Week 17+)

Harvest: Cut branches or whole plant (lights off 24–48 hrs optional)
Dry: 60–70°F, 45–55% RH, gentle airflow — 7–14 days (stems snap)
Trim: Wet or dry trim
Cure: Jar at 58–62% RH (Boveda packs), burp daily first 2 weeks → 4–8+ weeks total
Store: Cool, dark place

Weekly Checklist Routine (All Stages)

Check pH & EC of inflow + runoff
Water/feed with 10–20% runoff (coco)
Inspect leaves for deficiencies/pests
Record data (journal or StrainTree app)
Adjust environment (temp/RH/ventilation)
Observe plant response — adjust next feeding

This checklist keeps your first Dream OG grow organized and high-success. Soil version is simpler for beginners (less strict pH/EC). Coco gives faster results once mastered.

Print this or save it — tick items as you go. Your first harvest will be rewarding even if not perfect.

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