Marijuana Horticulture Fundamentals by Technologies, K of Trichome -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Contents Foreword by Zorro Foreword by Mel Frank Introduction About the Author Acknowledgements Quotes Marijuana Terminology 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 CO2

Ventilation Heat Heaters Thermostats and Humidistats CO2

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) Introduction to General Hydroponics’ Flora Series Liquid Concentrated Nutrient Products and Nutrients Water-Retaining Crystals Watering Interval Outdoor Soil Augmentation Soil-Mix Augmentation Clay-Dominant Soil Augmentation Correction for Elevated pH Levels in Soil Correction for Lower pH Levels in Soil Replacing Soil Introduction to Fertilizers and Organic Amendments Organic Fertilizers Inorganic and Synthetic Fertilizers Soil Amendments Powdered Fertilizers Liquid Fertilizers Application Timing Animal Waste Pythium and Pathogens Nutrient Enhancers Chlorine, Contaminants, Aeration, and Their Importance Water Water Hardness When is Water Too Dirty? Well Water and City Water: Sources and Composition Reverse Osmosis Reverse Osmosis vs. Charcoal

Chapter 12: Cloning

What is a Clone? Materials Called for in this Chapter Clone How-To Clone Considerations Sources Traditional Cutting Methods Mother / Donor Plants Gardex Substrate Avoid Stagnant Water Aeroponic Cloning Machines Rooting Hormones Types of Containers Water, pH, Nutrients Plant Preparation Taking Cuttings Transporting Cuttings Cloning Tips Start Clean Reduce Stress The Right Cuttings Proper Media Proper Temperature Rooting Hormones Sticking Proper Density Fertilization and pH The Rooting Process—Toning Determining Sex Root Development

Chapter 13: Flowering

Males/Hermaphrodites/Sinsemilla The Flowering Stage Nutrient Management Cleanup and Secondary Stripping Accelerating Maturation The Flowering Cycle Timeline Outdoor and Greenhouse Flowering Methods Flowering Tips Excess Temperature Light Distance, from Bulb to Plant Sulfur Prewatering Foliar sprays Flushing and Organics Mineral Salt-Based Synthetic Fertilizers

Chapter 14: Harvest

Harvesting Trichomes Timing Harvest Timing Prepare for Harvest Clothesline Method Manicuring Bagging and Moisture Curing Harvest Tips – Cleaning Up Dry Air = Increased Resin Harvest Tips

Chapter 15: Curing

Curing Tip

Chapter 16: Problems: Mold, Pests, Diseases, and Nutrient Deficiencies

Typical Problems Seeds and Seedlings Established / Young Plants Flowering Plants Fungi White, Powdery Mildew Management and Control Cultural Control Environmental Control Powdery Mildew and Hash Pest Prevention Air Filtration Pyrethrum (Aerosol Bug Bombs) Aphid and Whitefly (Yellow) Sticky Traps Thrip (Blue) Sticky Traps BT: Bacillus Thuringiensis Neem Oil Botrytis Prevention and Control Tips Pests

Snails and Slugs Animal Repellant Rattlesnakes or Other Poisonous Snakes Caterpillars Spider Mites Thrips Aphids

Nutrient Deficiencies

Introduction Salt Buildup Nutrient Deficiencies and Excesses Nitrogen Phosphorous Potassium Calcium Magnesium Sulfur Iron Manganese Zinc Copper Boron Molybdenum Chlorine (Chloride) Fluoride Nickel Cobalt Sodium Silicon Acceptable Limits and Average PPM Information A Final Note on Nutrient Excesses and Deficiencies

Chapter 17: Hash Making

Scissor and Finger Hash Sieving Cold Water Hashish Extraction Basic Water Extraction Method Resinizer (from Aqualab Technologies) Clear Jar Resin Cleaning Method Hash Oil Optional Extras Starting Materials Preparation Using a Heat Source Using Condensers Pressing Hashish Pressing—Pros and Cons A Note on Powdering and Pressing Advanced Methods Hash Making Tips Useful Products

Appendix

Appendix 1: Screen Sizes

Screen Size Measurement

Appendix 2: Terpene Extraction: The Future of Dabs Appendix 3: Commonly Asked Questions Appendix 4: Six Simple Preventative Tips Dedication

Index

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