Starfruit

Use full-spectrum LED or high-output HPS with around 400–600 µmol/m²/s during flower; maintain a 18/6 veg and 12/12 flower schedule.

Feed moderate nitrogen in veg and shift to higher phosphorus and potassium in flower, watching for signs of nutrient burn and adjusting EC accordingly.

Start low-stress training early in veg and consider topping or FIM at the 3rd to 4th node to encourage multiple main colas.

Keep good airflow, lower humidity in late flower to around 40–50 per cent, and remove dense fan leaves to improve light and ventilation inside the canopy.

Monitor trichomes and harvest when most are cloudy with some amber for balanced potency and fuller terpene expression.

Dry slowly at 18–21°C and 45–55 per cent RH for 7–10 days, then cure in jars with regular burping for at least two weeks to develop flavour.

Aphids and spider mites can appear indoors; introduce predatory insects or use neem oil and maintain cleanliness to reduce outbreaks.

Effective ventilation controls temperature and humidity, prevents mould, and strengthens stems; aim for complete air exchange every 1–3 minutes depending on space.

Keep substrate pH between 5.8 and 6.5 for soil-less mixes and 6.0–7.0 for soil; water lightly and frequently to avoid overwatering and oxygen deprivation.

Small to medium tents with full-spectrum LED, good ventilation, a humidity controller and space for SCROG or LST work very well for Starfruit, especially in cooler regions like Norfolk.