RS11
Elite Strain for Experienced Growers
Energizing Daytime High
Ideal for Indoor Cultivation
Sweet & Spicy Fusion
Trichome-Coated Buds
Up to 33% THC
How to Grow RS11 Seeds (2025 Grow Diary)
RS11, also known as Rainbow Sherbert #11, is a potent indica-dominant hybrid (60% Indica / 40% Sativa) bred from Pink Guava × OZ Kush × Sunset Sherbert. With THC levels soaring up to 33% and up to 1% CBD, it delivers uplifting, sociable, and sensual effects that transition into grounded relaxation. Prepare for tropical berry sweetness, fresh wood, spicy undertones, and a uniquely complex aroma.
Whether you’re indoors or in the yard, here’s exactly how to grow RS11 strain step by step for max yield, flavor, and terpene power.
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Setup Checklist for Growing RS11 Seeds
RS11 thrives under attentive care but isn’t overly demanding, ideal for growers who want potency, flavor, and a manageable plant.
🏕️ Indoor Setup
- Tent: 2 × 2 ft or larger
- Lighting: LED (300–600 W equivalent)
- Ventilation: Inline fan + carbon filter
- Air Circulation: Oscillating clip-on fan
- Humidity Control: Hygrometer with humidifier/dehumidifier options
- Pots: 3–5 gallon fabric pots
- Medium: Quality soil or coco with perlite
- Nutrients: Veg & bloom base, Cal-Mag, optional terp boosters
- Water: pH 6.2–6.6
🌞 Outdoor Notes
- Climate: Warm, sunny (Mediterranean/light tropical)
- Soil: Rich and well-draining
- Harvest: Early October before chill sets in
- Protection: Insect netting or neem oil for pests
Germination: Starting Your RS11 Grow
The paper towel method ensures consistent germination:
- Place seeds between two damp (not soaking) paper towels.
- Between two plates for darkness and breathability.
- Keep at ~70–75°F, check daily for taproots (~½ inch).
- When the taproot appears, plant root-tip down into your medium.
⚠️ Avoid sealing in plastic bags or exposing to direct light—rot and shock are real risks.
Week 1: Seedling Stage
✅ What to Expect
- Height: 1–2 in
- Growth: Cotyledons, then true leaves emerge
- Color: Bright green, perky foliage
- Roots: Beginning to anchor
🧪 Environment Targets
- Light: 18–24 hrs at low intensity, 24–30 in above
- Humidity: 65–70%
- Temp: 72–77°F
- Water: Light mist or peripheral watering
- Nutrients: None (or light Cal-Mag in inert media)
👩🌾 Tips
- Avoid waterlogging seedling roots
- Allow gentle airflow to strengthen stems
- Adjust light down if stretching occurs
Week 2: Early Veg + Optional LST
✅ What to Expect
- Height: 2–4 in
- Leaves: 3–5-fingered fan leaves appearing
- Structure: Tight internodal spacing, thicker stems
🌡️ Environment Targets
- Light: 18 hrs, moderate intensity (~300 PPFD)
- Humidity: 60–65%
- Temp: 73–78°F
- Nutrients: Begin light veg feed (¼ strength)
🌱 Optional LST
- Gently wrap main stem and pull outward for a flat canopy
- Re-position ties to avoid stem injury
Week 4: Pre-Flower & Final Veg Training
✅ What to Expect
- Height: 8–12 in, bushy growth
- Pre-flowers: White hairs at nodes
- Aroma: Fruity, berry-spiced beginnings
🌡️ Environment Targets
- Light: Still 18/6, ~500 PPFD
- Humidity: 50–55%
- Temp: 73–78°F
- Nutrients: Full-strength veg feed
🌱 Final Training
- Do final LST or set up SCROG
- Light defoliation to improve airflow
- Prep for 12/12 flip next week
Week 5: Flower Begins
✅ What to Expect
- Height: 12–18 in, stretching starts
- Buds: Emerging pistils at nodal sites
- Smell: Berry, tropical fruit notes begin intensifying
🌡️ Environment Targets
- Light: Switch to 12/12 schedule
- Humidity: 45–50%
- Temp: 72–78°F
- Nutrients: Bloom feed (higher P & K, lower N)
🌱 Tips
- Guide stretch with LST or SCROG
- Remove blockers to bud light access
Week 6: Bud Sites & Trichome Development
✅ What to Expect
- Height: 18–24 in
- Bud sites forming with early trichome glimmer
- Aroma: Berry-forward with an earthy, spicy undertone
🌡️ Environment Targets
- Light: 12/12 (~600 PPFD)
- Humidity: ~45%
- Temp: 70–77°F
- Nutrients: Maintain bloom feed + Cal-Mag
🌱 Tips
- Avoid heavy pruning, keep airflow light and consistent
- Support budding side branches early
Week 7: Bud Fattening & Aroma Surge
✅ What to Expect
- Height: 24–28 in, stretch complete
- Buds: Thickening and stacking
- Trichomes: Frost layer visible
- Smell: Tropical berry with spicy, woodsy undertones
RS11
- Elite Strain for Experienced Growers
- Energizing Daytime High
- Ideal for Indoor Cultivation
- Sweet & Spicy Fusion
- Trichome-Coated Buds
- Up to 33% THC
🌡️ Environment Targets
- Light: 12/12 (~700 PPFD)
- Humidity: 40–45%
- Temp: 68–75°F
- Nutrients: Consistent bloom feed; consider terp boosters
🌱 Tips
- Stake top-heavy buds proactively
- Watch for nutrient burn on tips
Week 8: Peak Flower & Ripening Begins
✅ What to Expect
- Height: 30–34 in
- Buds: Dense, resin-majority, solid stacking
- Pistils: Turning golden orange
- Trichomes: Mostly cloudy, beginning amber
🌡️ Environment Targets
- Light: 12/12, ~700–800 PPFD max
- Humidity: ~40%
- Temp: 67–73°F
- Nutrients: Reduce N, maximize PK
🌱 Tips
- Track trichome maturity closely
- Be patient, flavor peaks late
Week 9: Final Flush & Ripeness Check
✅ What to Expect
- Buds: Dense, aromatic, sticky
- Trichomes: 70–90% cloudy, 10–20% amber
- Pistils: Mostly darkened (60–80%)
🌡️ Environment Targets
- Light: Maintain 12/12
- Humidity: 35–40%
- Temp: 65–70°F
- Water: Only pH’d water, flush for 5–7 days
🌱 Tips
- Harvest when balance of cloudy and amber trichomes hits your desired potency
- Cooler temps enhance terpene retention and subtle color shifts
Harvest & Curing
- Harvest outdoors mid-to-late in the first half of October, or week 9 indoors.
- Dry at ~60°F and 55% RH for 10–14 days in the dark.
- Cure in airtight jars, burping daily in the first week.
- After 3–4 weeks of curing, RS11’s tropical berry and spicy wood aromas fully mature.
Final Thoughts on Growing RS11 Seeds
RS11 brings serious flavor, heavy frosty buds, and a balanced high that keeps you social and uplifted—then relaxes you into the night. It’s compact, vigorous, and thrives with moderate care and attention to training and flushing.
If you’ve been searching for how to grow RS11 strain, this walkthrough from seed to cure has everything you need.
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