Betting on Which Plant Will Finish First (and Other Home Grow Games)

Because growing weed at home shouldn’t be all work and no play.

Growing cannabis at home is rewarding, educational… and let’s be honest - a little bit obsessive. You check on your plants like they’re newborns. You name them. You whisper encouragement (we won’t tell). So why not make it even more fun?

Enter the world of Home Grow Games - a lighthearted, semi-competitive way to spice up your grow and bond with friends, roommates, or just yourself. Whether you’re flying solo or have a grow buddy down the street, these games add laughs, bragging rights, and maybe even a few prizes to the process.

1. Plant Race: Betting on the First Finisher

Let’s start with the classic.

How It Works:

Each plant in your grow gets entered into the “race.” You (and anyone else playing) place your bets on:

• Which plant will show pistils first
• Which will start flowering earliest
• Which one will be ready to harvest first

You can wager bragging rights, favorite snacks, rolling papers, or the last nug from last season’s stash.

Tips to Keep It Fair:

• All plants must be from the same seed drop or clone group.
• Document progress with photos to prevent "memory bias" arguments.
• Set clear start and finish lines (e.g., first visible pistils = start of flower).

2. Bud Beauty Contest

Because size isn’t everything - sometimes it’s all about sparkle, color, and structure.

Categories Could Include:

• Frostiest Trichomes
• Sexiest Smell
• Best Color Fade (purple fans? yes please)
• Chunkiest Bud
• Most Symmetrical Nug

You can rate them yourself or post anonymous photos to an online grow forum or group chat and let others judge.

3. The Patience Game: Who Can Wait the Longest to Sample?

The rule is simple: Everyone waits to take their first taste until after proper drying and curing.
But there’s a catch: the first person to cave owes the others something fun - like rolling everyone’s joints for a week or buying snacks for trim day.

4. Pest Patrol Bingo

This one’s half game, half horror show.

Make a Bingo Card With:

• Fungus Gnats
• Powdery Mildew
• Aphids
• Leaf Curl
• Yellow Tips
• Weird Smell
• Phantom Plant Movement (aka too high, imagined it)

If you hit five in a row during a grow cycle… you win! (Or lose. Depends how you look at it.)

5. Guess That Final Yield

Before harvest, take a guess:

• How many grams per plant?
• What will the total weigh-in be?
• Will the top cola break your record?

Whoever’s closest wins a trophy made of pipe cleaners and pride.
Pro tip: keep everyone honest by doing a weigh-in video with the scale in view.

6. Grower’s Jeopardy

Great for group grows or grow clubs.

Set up trivia questions like:

• What pH range does cannabis prefer in soil?
• What’s the difference between LST and topping?
• Name three terpenes that smell like fruit.

The winner gets first pick of the cured buds or gets to name the next round of plants.

7. Plant Personality Awards

Because every plant is a little weird in its own way.
Examples:

• Drama Queen: Always drooping for no reason.
• Overachiever: Outgrows the rest by a mile.
• Wallflower: Lags behind but finishes strong.
• Stunt Double: Short, dense, and ready for action.

These awards don’t need prizes - just good stories and laughs when the season’s done.

Cannabis cultivation is a beautiful blend of science, patience, and love - but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun too. Turning your grow into a playful challenge or mini-competition makes the whole process more engaging and memorable. So next time you check on your plants, don’t just measure their height - start thinking like a game show host. May the frostiest bud win.

We believe that learning how to grow your own weed should be equal parts science and silliness. That’s why we share tips, games, hacks, and the occasional plant drama to keep things light while your buds get heavy. Have questions or need help? Call or text HomeGrow Helpline at (937) 476-1669 today!