Create The Ultimate Micro-Grow Using A Computer Tower

Although cannabis is seeing swift legalization and acceptance across many areas of the world, other regions still frown upon its use and cultivation. People growing the herb in these areas often look for strains that offer stealthy traits such as compact size and fast flowering time. Occupying the other end of the spectrum when compared to towering sativa giants, some cannabis strains have been purposefully bred to maintain a tiny stature, making them easy to conceal and manage. Such a small size enables growers to cultivate these dwarf varieties in incredibly hidden places ranging from kitchen cupboards to cardboard boxes.

This form of cultivation is known as micro-growing; it’s an artform in itself, and is a technique that was developed to achieve good yields in the most unexpected of places. Micro-growers get very creative when it comes to the location of their grow. However, these is one location that beats all others when it comes to stealth grows: computer towers!

A computer grow box is essentially the outside skeleton of a tower, with all of the wiring and hardware removed from the inside. The interior is swapped out with a light, a pot or a hydroponic box, a fan, and potentially a monitoring system to track humidity and temperature.

COMPUTER TOWERS FOR ULTIMATE DISCRETION

Setting up a micro-grow within a computer tower is as stealthy as it gets. Visitors are not likely to show any interest in a random computer unit sitting on a desk, and will ask fewer questions in comparison to coming across a large grow tent with a ventilation pipe sticking out of it. Setting up your PC grow box next to your actual computer setup, along with monitors, a mouse, and speaker, will make it blend in entirely with the environment.

A computer tower is a small space, so realistically, growers will only be able to cultivate one plant or two extra-small plants in such an environment. This also means yields will be relatively small. However, if discretion is your top priority, then there really is no other option. Plus, it’s enough to end up with a small personal stash on a regular basis.

Modified computer towers can be purchased that are ready to grow in. Alternatively, you can make your own with ease.

LIGHTING

Adequate lighting is one of the most important components of a cannabis grow and will greatly determine the quality of the yield. Because computer towers have little surface area, LED lights are probably the best option here. They put out only small amounts of heat in comparison to other light sources, lowering the chance of excess heat buildup, which is detrimental to plants and may pose a fire hazard.

LED lights are also relatively cheap to run and won’t make as much of a dent on your electricity bill. Moreover, LED lights come in small and portable sizes, making them a great match for a computer tower growing operation. A single light can be fixed to the inside roof of the computer tower, or LED strips can be placed on the roof and walls.

ODOUR CONTROL

It’s no secret that cannabis is a smelly plant. This aromatic herb has perhaps one of the most recognisable scents within the plant kingdom. No matter how discreet your growing setup is, if it isn’t sealed and odour-proof, then it will still be easily detectable. For this reason, it is important to use carbon filters or gel systems within your grow to make sure that the odour is absorbed or masked.

Sealing the inside of your computer tower with duct tape is important to help to minimise the smell. Lining the inside with reflective material, such as foil, will also help to prevent any light from leaking out and raising suspicion. Gel blocks can be placed inside the grow space to help absorb pungent aromas from the air. Small and almost silent PC fans can also be used for air exchange to keep fresh air moving through the unit.

CHOOSE YOUR STRAIN WISELY

Different cannabis strains vary massively. Some have been bred to explode to towering heights of 3m, whereas others have been carefully modified over time to remain tiny. You’ll be wanting a strain with the latter trait for your computer tower grow space.

• Easy Bud is an excellent choice for computer tower growing. She won’t exceed the miniature height of 50–60cm, yet still provides rather impressive yields of between 275–325g/m². This little autoflowering lady is made up primarily of indica genetics and provides a stoning yet clear-headed high fuelled by THC levels of 12%. These buds will be ready to harvest only 8–9 weeks after germination.

Easy Bud
	White Indica x Ruderalis
	275 - 325 g/m2
	50 - 60 cm
	5 - 7 weeks
	THC: 12% (aprox.) / CBD: Low

	15% Sativa, 55% Indica, 30% Ruderalis
	30 - 80 g/per plant (dried)
	60 - 110 cm
	8- 9 weeks after germination
	Physical

Easy Bud

	White Indica x Ruderalis
	275 - 325 g/m2
	50 - 60 cm
	5 - 7 weeks
	THC: 12% (aprox.) / CBD: Low

	15% Sativa, 55% Indica, 30% Ruderalis
	30 - 80 g/per plant (dried)
	60 - 110 cm
	8- 9 weeks after germination
	Physical

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• Quick One is another stellar option for growing in a computer tower. This mini monster produces THC levels of 13% and offers a high that relaxes the body and calms the mind. She churns out good yields of 275–325g/m². Maintaining a height of 50–60cm throughout the entire grow cycle, she’s ideal for growing in such a small space. What’s more, her flowers are defined by scrumptious tastes of citrus fruit. Her buds will be ready for smoking 8–9 weeks after germination.

Quick One
	Strong Indica x Ruderalis
	275 - 325 g/m2
	50 - 60 cm
	5 - 6 weeks
	THC: 13% (aprox.) / CBD: Low

	10% Sativa, 60% Indica, 20% Ruderalis
	100 - 150 g/per plant (dried)
	60 - 100 cm
	8 - 9 weeks after germination
	Physical

Quick One

	Strong Indica x Ruderalis
	275 - 325 g/m2
	50 - 60 cm
	5 - 6 weeks
	THC: 13% (aprox.) / CBD: Low

	10% Sativa, 60% Indica, 30% Ruderalis
	100 - 150 g/per plant (dried)
	60 - 100 cm
	8 - 9 weeks after germination
	Physical

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• Royal Critical Automatic is another small strain that packs a punch. She is perfectly designed for micro-growing, peaking at a height of 65cm and remaining as small as 55cm at times. She offers a primarily indica high with a stimulating sativa bite. Each toke is augmented by notes of sweetness and spice. She is capable of yielding up to 400g/m² and will be ready to harvest 8–9 weeks after her seed has sprouted.

Royal Critical Automatic
	Critical x Ruderalis
	350 - 400 g/m2
	55 - 65 cm
	6 - 7 weeks
	THC: 14% (aprox.) / CBD: Low

	15% Sativa, 50% Indica, 35% Ruderalis
	115 - 165 g/per plant (dried)
	90 - 140 cm
	8 - 9 weeks after germination
	Relaxing and full of flavour

Royal Critical Automatic

	Critical x Ruderalis
	350 - 400 g/m2
	55 - 65 cm
	6 - 7 weeks
	THC: 14% (aprox.) / CBD: Low

	15% Sativa, 50% Indica, 35% Ruderalis
	115 - 165 g/per plant (dried)
	90 - 140 cm
	8 - 9 weeks after germination
	Relaxing and full of flavour

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LST FOR INCREASED CONTROL AND YIELD

LST, or low stress training, is a perfect technique to get the most out of these small varieties. This method allows growers to shape their plant by bending and tying growth, therefore maintaining more control over its stature. The main stem is tied down to the soil line, allowing branches to grow off of it vertically, forming a bush. This allows bud sites far more access to light than they would have in a vertical growth pattern. Defoliating plants during the grow cycle will also let more light in, resulting in larger buds and bigger yields.