Lowryder

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Very small Lowryder.
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Very small Lowryder.

The Jointdoctor's Lowryder is a strain of cannabis known for its low size, automatic flowering characteristics and quick germination time. These characteristics make it perfect for stealth growing in the narcotics industry, as well as for beginners. It also makes growing of marijuana possible in northern locations where the short summer nights prevent non-automatic, darkness triggered hemp from flowering.

Lowryder is the result of many years of selective breeding by the famed Joint Doctor. It claims a heritage of Williams Wonder and Northern Lights #2 and a lesser known Mexican Ruderalis. Mexican Ruderalis provides the genetic information to cause the autoflowering trait which causes the plant to begin flowering regardless of the light cycle at about 17-20 days of age. Most plants will reach maturity at approximately 60 days from sprouting and will yield anywhere from 5 grams to around 50 grams. The height of this recent strain is typically around 12 inches, making it extremely easy to conceal.

Lowryder can be grown in soil, in hydroponics, and aeroponics - all with great success. It has been found that Lowryder is not highly tolerant of significant nutrient levels. As such, feedings should be kept very diluted. Additionally, this plant is not picky in its lighting needs. While high pressure sodium (Sodium vapor lamp) lighting is recommended for the best growth and yield of Lowryder, it is possible to grow under compact fluorescents and has even been grown in windowsills successfully (although the yield of a windowsill plant is rarely significant). Lowryder also lends itself well to outdoor stealth growing as it can be grown in many flower beds or bushes without giving itself away.

Overall, Lowryder has proven to be excellent for non-commercial purposes, allowing smokers to remove themselves from dealings with potentially dangerous drug dealers. While acceptance of this strain has been slow and it still has many critics, it is well on its way to becoming one of the best known strains.

[edit] External links

  • Highbred - The Joint Doctor's site, and home of the Lowryder - information regarding the Lowryder, the availability of seeds (which are sold purely for novelty purposes; it is illegal to germinate these seeds in most of the world), the plants cultivation, and the Joint Doctor.
  • skunk.co.uk - Forums providing information regarding all aspects of cultivating the Lowryder plant, from germination to harvesting and curing - hosting a wide amount of active discussions on the Lowryder, which are very resourceful.
  • Lowryder Grow - Cultivation information and pictures of a Lowryder cross