Growth Style: Problem Solver typically grows into a medium to tall plant with vigorous lateral branching, a sturdy frame, and an open, productive structure. It develops a balanced canopy with numerous flowering sites and responds exceptionally well to topping, low-stress training (LST), and Screen of Green (ScrOG) techniques. Early training helps maximize light penetration, improve canopy uniformity, and encourage multiple large, resin-rich colas.
Climate & Environment: This cultivar performs best in a warm, stable environment with consistent airflow and moderate humidity. As Problem Solver develops dense, trichome-rich flowers during late bloom, maintaining relative humidity around 40–50% helps support healthy flower development while minimizing the risk of moisture-related issues.
Indoor Growing: Problem Solver performs very well indoors under quality LED or HID lighting. Its vigorous growth and responsive branching make it an excellent candidate for canopy training and space optimization. Regular pruning and selective defoliation improve airflow, increase light penetration, and help maximize flower development throughout the canopy.
Outdoor Growing: Outdoors, Problem Solver thrives in full sun with fertile, well-draining soil and a consistent feeding schedule. Given adequate root space and favorable conditions, it develops into a large, productive plant capable of producing abundant, resin-coated flowers. Trellising or staking is recommended during late flowering to support heavy branches.
Training & Pruning: Early topping encourages multiple main colas and promotes a wider, more productive canopy. Low-stress training (LST), ScrOG, and selective removal of lower growth and interior foliage improve airflow, enhance light distribution, and direct the plant’s energy toward producing larger, denser flowers. Additional support may be beneficial as flowers increase in size and weight during the final weeks of bloom.
Nutrients: Problem Solver responds well to a balanced feeding program throughout its growth cycle. During vegetative growth, focus on strong root development, healthy foliage, and sturdy branch formation. During flowering, gradually increase phosphorus and potassium to promote dense flower production, resin development, and terpene expression while reducing excess nitrogen late in bloom to encourage proper ripening and optimal flower quality.
Flowering Time: Problem Solver typically finishes flowering in approximately 8–9 weeks indoors, with outdoor harvests generally occurring from late September through early October, depending on phenotype and local growing conditions.
Harvest Tips: Problem Solver produces dense, highly resinous flowers that benefit from excellent airflow during the final weeks of flowering. Allowing the plant to fully mature before harvest helps maximize trichome production, aroma, potency, and overall flower quality. A slow dry followed by a careful cure enhances its complex terpene profile and preserves its rich flavor and aroma.
Grower Experience Level: Problem Solver is well suited for beginner to intermediate growers. Its vigorous growth, sturdy structure, and strong response to training techniques make it forgiving for newer cultivators while giving experienced growers the opportunity to maximize yield, resin production, and terpene expression.
Overall Growing Profile: Problem Solver is a vigorous, high-performing cultivar that rewards growers with dependable growth, excellent resin production, and abundant, aromatic flowers. With proper canopy management, balanced nutrition, and careful environmental control, it consistently produces dense, frosty buds with exceptional bag appeal, strong terpene expression, and impressive overall quality.
