Want to grow a sweet, fruity strain that practically smells like a fruit bowl?
Tropical Berry cannabis will make anyone turn their heads. Sticky buds. Brave berry smell. Rainbow pistils. It’s cannabis that reminds you why growing is so entertaining. But there’s a caveat:
This strain is fussy about where it grows.
Give your plant the correct climate and soil conditions and you will be richly rewarded with bushy resinous flowers full of flavour. Treat it poorly and you will have a woeful excuse for a plant that never matures properly.
The good news?
Achieving the ideal environment for your plants really isn’t difficult. Today, you’ll learn exactly what to look for. This applies to whether you’re growing a traditional tropical berry cannabis strain or a berry hybrid like White Gushers.
With the legalized cannabis industry exploding — adult-use cannabis is now legal in 24 states — there are more novice home growers than ever. So let’s get growing…
Tropical berry cannabis is a sweet and fruity strain with big berry flavor and summertime origins.
The majority of strains in this fruity flavor family pull more from their tropical/sativa genetics. They enjoy warmth, sunlight, and some humidity—very similar to their natural growing environment. Flavor is their main calling card. Expect big notes of ripe berries, sweet citrus, and a candy-like smoothness.
But here’s the thing…
Those amazing flavours only arise when the plant is in ideal circumstances. Those terpenes responsible for that berry punch are delicate little molecules. Stress the plant and those flavours disappear quickly.
Alright so how do you maintain a happy plant and flavorful buds? Let’s start with environment.
Originating from hot tropical areas, it’s no surprise this strain loves high temps.
Ideally you want to mimic those native conditions as much as possible. Cannabis generally thrives at 70–85°F during the day time hours and tropical berry strains usually sit right at the upper warm range. They love the heat!
Here’s what your plant wants at each stage:
The most common mistake growers do at this stage is allowing temperature fluctuations. Large swings during the day and night stress the plant and degrade terpenes.
Keep it warm. Keep it steady.
Outdoor Growing? Prefers areas with hot, lengthy summers and lots of direct sunlight.
Growing indoors? You’re gonna need a consistent heat source and a thermometer you actually use.
Now let’s talk about what’s happening below the surface…
Tropical berry cannabis thrives in nutrient rich living soil that drains easily. Roots need air to breathe and compacted muddy soil will suffocate them quickly. Having a good soil mix is step one to a healthy plant – nothing you do after will matter if you skip this step.
Here’s what a winning soil mix looks like:
That pH range is ideal. Outside of that range your soil is either too acidic or too alkaline for your plant to uptake nutrients. This is known as nutrient lockout, and is one of the biggest killers of underperforming plants.
Regularly test your soil pH. It’s a little chore that prevents big headaches.
Overwatering kills more cannabis plants than almost anything else out there.
So easy to do. You notice your plant is looking thirsty. So you water it.. and water it.. and water it. Soon the roots are drowning and leaves begin to wilt.
Here’s the simple rule to follow:
Water only when the top inch of soil is dry. Stick your finger into the soil. If moist, wait another day. If dry, water well.
Tropical berry strains thrive on a good, deep watering, followed by ample drying-out time. This replicates the wet-dry cycles they would experience back in their tropical habitat, and promotes healthy, deep roots.
Want huge, icey looking buds you can brag about? Properly feeding your plant is key.
Cannabis needs different nutrients at different points in its life:
However, don’t overdo it. Over fertilizing will result in nutrient burn. You will notice the tips of the leaves turning brown and crispy. Tropical berry genetics prefer a light organic feeding regimen.
Remember, less is often more when it comes to feeding.
Here’s something a lot of new growers completely overlook…
Humidity can breed you a champion crop or silently ruin your entire grow. Tropical loving berry cannabis likes humidity, but only at certain stages of development.
Why so drastic? Dense, sticky buds hold moisture and moisture breeds mould and bud rot. One humid week in flower can ruin all your hard work.
So watch your humidity like a hawk once flowering kicks in.
Everyone makes mistakes, even experienced growers. Here are some of the larger ones to look out for:
Dodge these four and you’re already miles ahead of most growers out there.
Think of growing tropical berry cannabis as a single concept – mimic mother nature as much as possible.
Provide heat, nutrient-rich soil that drains well, water moderately and be mindful of your humidity after flowering has started. Do this and you will be able to harvest delicious, berry tasting buds that are worth the work.
To quickly recap what matters most:
Growing tropical berry cannabis can be a challenge.. But boy is it worth it when you do grow it right. Have the right climate & soil, and it’ll take care of itself.
Now grab your seeds and get growing!
