Marijuana Horticulture Fundamentals: A Comprehensive Guide to Cannabis Cultivation and Hashish Production

606 Pages·2016·155.66 MB·English

by  Kenneth Morrow

Marijuana Horticultural Fundamentals
A Comprehensive Guide to Cannabis Cultivation and Hashish Production by K of Trichome
Technologies
Green Candy Press
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Marijuana Horticulture Fundamentals: A Comprehensive Guide to Cannabis Cultivation and Hashish
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Cover Photo: Original Amnesia Autoflowering by Dinafem Seeds, dinafem.org
Photography: Andre Grossman, AsturJaya, Better, Bubbleman, Cannanetics, David Strange, Dinafem
Seeds, Dr. Dog and Blackra1n, Dru West, Ed Borg, Franc, Freebie, General Hydro, Hanna Bliss, Jasmin,
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Trichome Tech poster illustrations by Chris Shaw www.chrisshawstudio.com
This book contains information about illegal substances, specifically the plant Cannabis Sativa and its
derivative products. Green Candy Press would like to emphasize that cannabis is a controlled substance in
North America and throughout much of the world. As such, the use and cultivation of cannabis can carry
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The aim of the Publisher is to educate and entertain. Whatever the Publisher’s view on the validity of
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ISBN 978-1-937866-35-8
Morrow, Kenneth, author.
Marijuana horticulture fundamentals: a comprehensive guide to cannabis cultivation and hashish
production / by Kenneth Morrow.
pages cm
Includes index.
1. Cannabis. 2. Marijuana. I. Title.
SB295.C35M67 2016 633.7'9
QBI15-600196
Contents Foreword by Zorro
Foreword by Mel Frank
Introduction
About the Author
Acknowledgements
Quotes
Marijuana Terminology by Mel Frank
The Definition of “Strain”
Chapter 1
Cannabis Basics and Gender
Males
Females
Hermaphrodites
Sinsemilla
A Note on Calyx-to-Leaf Ratio
Chapter 2
Grow Security
Legalities
Visibility
Electricity
Odors
Moisture
General Advice
Chapter 3
The Symbiotic Rotation Process
Choosing a Cultivar
Cannabis Sativa
Cannabis Indica
Symbiotic Rotation Timeline
The Eleven Steps of Symbiotic Rotation
Altering Cycles
Chapter 4
System Basics
Growroom Basics
Existing Structures
Building a New Environment
Precautions
Greenhouse
Tips for Greenhouse Growing
Indoor Soilless Shelf System
Organic Soil Shelf System
Simple, Hand-Fed, Soilless Water System
Hand-water Rockwool System
Hand-water Rockwool Cube System—Run to Waste
Soilless Drip System—Run to Waste
Basic Drip System
Deep Water Culture (NFT)
Run-to-Waste System
Drip System (with Hydroton)
Ebb and flow
Recirculating NFT Bucket System
Aeroponics
Closet Cloning
Growtubes
Timers, Ballasts, Wiring
Drying Racks
Chapter 5
Growing Medium
Soil vs. Hydro
Medium Drainage Aeration / Container Size and Shape
Rockwool Tips
Advice for the Beginner
Growing in a Soilless Mix
Nutrient Mix and Salt Buildup
Chapter 6
Ventilation, Heat, and CO
2
Ventilation
Heat
Heaters
Thermostats and Humidistats
CO
2
Chapter 7
Lighting
Air-Cooled Lights
Light Coverage and Layout
Light Distance from Plants
Light–Ballast Distances
Basic Bullets
UVB Light
Chapter 8
Choosing a Cultivar
Cannabis Sativa
Cannabis Indica
Cannabis Indica / Sativa Hybrids
Getting seeds
Storing Seeds
Clones
Chapter 9
Seed Germination
Propagating Clones / Germinating Seeds Intended for Outdoor Growth
Determining Plant Sex
Cloning for Sex
Environmental Influences on Plant Sex
Chapter 10
Vegetative Growth
Beginnings
Preparation for flowering
SCROG (Sea of Green) / Training Your Plants
Chapter 11
Water and Feeding
Water Quality and Preparation
Feeding
Ideal Nutrient Levels for Cannabis
Tea
Foliar Feeding
Temperature Control, Sterilization, and Oxygenation of Reservoirs
Temperature and Watering
To Recirculate or Not to Recirculate
Humidity
Dew Point Explained
Basic Facts
Extra Background
Manipulating the Light Cycle to Conserve Electricity
PPM (Parts Per Million)
Transpiration
Inspecting Runoff Water
Stomata
Water Preparation, Step-by-Step
pH
Blending the Ultimate Organic Soil Mix
Nutrient Timing and Burn Periods
Seaweed / Kelp Meal
Potassium Sources
Phosphorous Sources
Sulfur Sources
Dolomite Lime
Reusing / Recycling Your Soil
Method
Earthworms
Earthworm castings
What Not to Do
Unsulfured Blackstrap Molasses
Curing Soil
Recycled Soil Structure and Composition
Using Your Harvest Leftovers
Beneficial Nematodes
Preferred Soil Amendments and Plant Spray Checklist
Organic Fertilizers
Recommended Organic and Non-Organic Soil Amendments
Preventing Soil Drainage Problems
Evaluate Your Soil
Minimizing Water Loss / Evaporation
Examine Your Outdoor Soil
Organic Tea
How to Brew Organic Compost Tea
Basic Foundation Tea Recipe (for Vegetative and Flowering Growth)