Cereal Milk

Cereal Milk or Hybrid is a strain that typically contains THC levels between 18% – 25% (Expert levels can hit 30%+) and CBD levels ranging from < 1%. Known for its Sweet Cream, Fruity Berries, Vanilla, Toasted Sugars profile, this strain has a growth expectation of being 3 – 5 ft (Indoors); 5 – 7 ft+ (Outdoors) in height, with a nutrient demand that is Moderate to High (Can be sensitive to overfeeding/Nitrogen burn).

This Hybrid is of the Genetype: Photoperiod. The Cereal Milk strain has 3 phases of the growing cycle.

The first phase is the Seedling Phase. Once you have decided to grow Cereal Milk in either soil or hydroponiclay, the ph levels need to be monitored. The ph level desired by Hybrid is 6.0 – 6.8 and 5.5 – 6.5 hydroponically. During this infancy stage, Cereal Milk needs to maintain a target temperature of 70°F – 85°F (21°C – 29°C) for 2 to 3 weeks. Once the seed germinates, it will sprout it's first set of round leaves, or the cotyledons. If you are able to maintain the target humidity of 60% – 70%, the iconic serrated leaves will just begin to show themselves. During this critical Phase 1 of the Hybrid growing cycle the plant is establishing a strong root sytem. Beginners often over water these fragile seedlings. Do not drown your seeds. You seedling Cereal Milk needs care and gentle light. The recommended light cycle for growing Cereal Milk is 18/6 or 20/4 for the first cycle, which should last .

The next is the Vegetative Phase. The Cereal Milk will focus entirely on size and structural integity. The temperature needs also change for phase 2. If a target temperature of 70°F – 80°F (21°C – 27°C) is maintained and a target humidity of 50% – 60% is achieved, the Hybrid will grow stems, branches and plenty of large fan leaves. This Photoperiod is trying to build it's own solar panel of leaves to absorb energy. It is critical to maintain a proper light cycle of 12/12 for the entire phase 2 schedule. This consistent energy will help plant grow bigger without producing flowers, focusing it's energy on growing tall and strong. Cereal Milk is at it's most resilient and may grow quickly. As phase 2 comes to an end, it may be topped or tied down, as it's training suitability is considered Excellent for LST, Topping, and ScROG (Screen of Green).

The most exciting phase, when growing Photoperiod is the Flowering Phase. The plants adulthood lasts . It is at this phase that the light cycle changes for the last time. Cereal Milk will produce the most flowers when the light cycle is 12/12. Keep the temperature and humity controlled at 65°F – 75°F (18°C – 24°C) and 40% – 50% so you can really watch this plant strecth and almost double in height. It will want to start producing early into the flowering process.

You will know the Cereal Milk is ready when the white hairs (pistils) turn amber/brown and the resin glands (trichomes) look milky or cloudy, rather than clear. Cutting the plant down even a week too early can significantly reduce the potency and weight of your harvest. Patience in the flowering phase will provide the best possible outomce of Hybrid with a desired gorwth profile that will be:
Vigorous vertical stretch in early flower; golf-ball-style dense nugs

Growers Notes: Hobby Grower’s Notes
The "Cookies" Stretch: Expect a significant vertical jump during the first 2-3 weeks of flowering. If you have limited ceiling height, ensure you've flipped to 12/12 when the plant is roughly half your desired final height.

Aesthetic Manipulation: To bring out the deep purple and "reddish fade" hues Cereal Milk is known for, try dropping your "lights off" temperatures in Phase 3 to around 62°F–65°F.

Bud Density Risk: Because the buds grow in thick, resin-heavy clusters, airflow is non-negotiable. Use oscillating fans above and below the canopy to prevent bud rot (Botrytis) in the final 3 weeks.

Feeding Strategy: While she is a "hungry" plant that can handle high PPFD (light intensity), she is prone to nutrient burn. Start your nutrients at 75% strength and scale up only if the leaves stay a healthy, consistent green.
Lineage: Y Life (Cookies x Cherry Pie) x Snowman (Sativa-leaning GSC)
Breeder: Powerzzzup Genetics / Cookies Fam
Primary Terpenes: Caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene