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Index
Title Page
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: What Is Cannabis?
Botanical Definition
Cannabis Varieties and Their Properties
THC and Its Effects
Other Cannabinoids and Their Properties
Terpenes and Their Functions
The Importance of Trichomes
Chapter 2: Indoors versus Outdoors
Climate Considerations
How Much Do You Want to Grow?
Budget Considerations
Choosing the Right Strains
Chapter 3: Growing from Seeds or Clones
Clones or Seedlings?
Growing from Clones
Growing from Seeds
Hardening Off
Chapter 4: The Soil/Growing Mediums
What Is the Best Soil Mix for Cannabis?
Soil Types
Alternative Mediums for Growing
Is Your Soil Healthy?
Why Use Living Soil?
Soil Testing
Soil Amendments
Chapter 5: Propagation
Propagation of Fixed Hybrids (How to Breed for Seed)
Segregation of Male and Female Plants
When and How to Collect Pollen
Storing Pollen
Choosing the Flower to Pollinate
Pollination Techniques
Propagation by Cloning
How to Take a Cutting
How to Help Your Cutting
Rooting a Cutting
Chapter 6: Cannabis in Containers
Considerations
Container Types
Raised Beds
Container Soil
Fertilizing
Watering
Chapter 7: Cannabis Indoors
The Advantages
Problems to Consider
Materials
The Grow Room
The Soil
Choosing the Best Strains
The Growing Cycle (Overview)
Harvesting Indoor Plants
Chapter 8: The Growing Cycle (Indoors)
Light and Space Requirements
Transplanting on Schedule
Fertilizing for Vegetative Growth
Fertilizing for Flowering
Water Requirements
Identifying the Peak Harvest Moment
Protecting Against Natural Pests
Protection from Human Pests
Chapter 9: Dealing with Mites
What Are Mites?
What Do Mites Look Like?
Plant Indicators of Infestation
What to Do If You Have Mites
Chapter 10: Cannabis Outdoors
The Advantages
Materials and Expenses
The Soil
Choosing the Right Strains
The Growing Cycle (Overview)
Harvesting Outdoor Plants
After-Harvest Instructions
Chapter 11: The Growing Cycle (Outdoors)
Understanding Nature’s Schedule
Transplanting on Schedule
Sexing Male and Female Plants
Fertilizing for Vegetative Growth
Fertilizing for Flowering
Compost and Manure Teas
Water Requirements
How to Field Groom and Identify Harvest Time
Companion Plantings and Plant Protection from Natural Pests
Protection from Human Pests
Chapter 12: Dealing with Mold and Mildew
What Is Mold?
How Does Mold Start Growing?
What Does Mold Look Like?
Mold Prevention While Growing Cannabis
Powdery Mildew and Downy Mildew
Mold Prevention While Drying
Mold Prevention During Storage
Chapter 13: Proper Curing and Storage of Your Harvest
Preparing Plants for Curing
Airflow Requirements
Drying Fan Leaves
The Importance of Proper Handling Practices
When and How to Take Clippings
Storage
Common Problems and Solutions
Chapter 14: Recordkeeping
Why Keep Records?
What to Record
When to Record
How to Record
Chapter 15: Troubleshooting
Plants Are Yellow
Plants Are Not Growing
Green Leaves but No Flowers
Plants Are Wilting
Mold
Mites
Deer
Gophers
Wood Rats
Broken Branches
Corn Earworms
Earwigs
Pill Bugs
Aphids
Slugs and Snails
Thrips
Glossary
About the Author
Copyright
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