Military Chocolate

Switch to a 12/12 light cycle to trigger flowering and maintain strong bud development; ensure lights provide full-spectrum output and stable daily periods to avoid hermaphroditism.

Increase phosphorus and potassium during flowering while maintaining moderate nitrogen early on; a balanced micronutrient mix helps resin and terpene production.

Use good air circulation, lower humidity to 40–50% in late flowering, prune lower foliage for airflow and monitor plants daily for early signs of bud rot.

Flush with plain water for 7–14 days depending on medium and nutrient load to improve flavour and smoothness at consumption.

Aphids, spider mites and thrips appear most often; introduce predatory insects, use insecticidal soaps and apply neem oil with care during vegetative stages.

Harvest when trichomes are mostly cloudy with some amber for a balanced effect; check multiple colas as ripeness can vary across the plant.

Both work well; soil gives forgiving nutrients and flavour while hydroponics can accelerate growth and increase yields with tighter control.

Use low-stress training and a SCROG net to create an even canopy, which improves light penetration and boosts overall yields without excessive height.

Keep day temperatures around 22–26°C and nights around 17–20°C during flowering to preserve terpenes and reduce mould risk.

Design a grow room with controllable ventilation, dehumidification, full-spectrum LED lighting and space for training; plan for an extractor, oscillating fans and a humidity monitor to handle the cool northern summers common in the UK.