Posted in Uncategorized
Grab a few good books.
hydroten
- posted on
- No Comment
There is going to be a slight learning curve when attempting new things. I tried to skip this step and found out later, better ways to start and save money. Do yourself a favor. Buy a good book or two and learn from those that might have paved the path before you. The investment of 40 dollars could help save you thousands in the future and get you off to a good start. Here are a few good book suggestions that I now currently own.
The Cannabis Encyclopedia – Jorge Cervantes
Marijuana Growers Handbook – Ed Rosenthal’s
All aspects of cultivation are covered, from the selection of varieties, setting up of the garden, through each stage of plant growth all the way to harvesting. Use efficient technology and save time, labor, and energy. Photographs throughout clarify instructions and show the stunning results possible by following Ed’s growing advice.
This classic guide was groundbreaking when it was first released in 2010. For the very latest in technologies, tips, and techniques, including advances in LED lighting, garden design, genetics, and sustainability, the author recommends his new title: Cannabis Grower’s Handbook, just released in October 2021.
Marijuana Horticulture- Jorge Cervantes
New greenhouse and outdoor growing chapters make this a book both indoor and outdoor growers will keep under thumb. The other 15 chapters (17 total) are all updated with the most current information, completely rewritten and significantly expanded. For example, Dr. John McPartland contributed an all new medical section – The books credits list more than 300 contributors and reads like a who’s who in the world of cannabis cultivation.
Cannabis Grower’s Handbook – Ed Rosenthal
The techniques and tools for growing cannabis have changed over the past five years. Ed shows you the most productive and easiest methods in his new, most comprehensive book. Cannabis Grower’s Handbook features the latest innovations in marijuana cultivation that will save you time, money, and energy, including:
How to set up different types of home gardens, indoors and out
The newest, most efficient LED lights including adjustable spectrum fixtures
How to use sustainable regenerative gardening techniques
Fast, reliable drying and curing methods
Comprehensive integrated pest management
Choosing what to grow—find out more about high THC, autoflowers, and CBD varieties
Many more tools, tips, and techniques!
Cannabis Grower’s Handbook is the definitive guide for all cultivators. First-time home growers will learn how to get started and enjoy a successful first harvest. Experienced growers will find new information about lighting, flowering, outdoor CO2, stimulating growth, and harvesting. This book is an essential reference for developing standard operating procedures, whether for micro-operations or large-scale commercial cannabis operations.
600 PAGES OF FULL-COLOR PHOTOS, DIAGRAMS, AND CHARTS.
ED ROSENTHAL is a legend—a veteran educator and an outspoken proponent of Full Legalization and The Right to Grow. His books are beloved by growers for their accessible style, accuracy, and innovative content. Ed wrote Cannabis Grower’s Handbook with a team of botanists, industry consultants, and scientists to ensure that you have the most up-to-date, accurate information to help you grow. This is the most extensively researched book about marijuana cultivation available. It will be your handy guide, like having an expert in your garden.
The Cannabis Grow Bible – Greg Green
This book contains over 700 pages, with all new photos and step-by-step guides to every aspect of marijuana horticulture, plant breeding, and hash production. Featuring a handy quick start guide at the beginning to allow growers to get started right away, and hone their techniques as they read the later chapters in more detail. The biggest, most comprehensive, and straightforward guide to marijuana horticulture ever published.
Cultivating Exceptional Cannabis – DJ Short
DJ Short is a celebrated breeder whose collection of seed strains has received international recognition for their premier quality. His first book collects two decades of experience in cannabis cultivation and breeding for the amateur grower. Short’s style is both friendly and thoughtful, offering tips for selecting plants and helping the serious hobbyist finesse their garden for high quality.
The first section covers cultivation and each environmental factor’s contribution to the indoor gardener’s success, with an emphasis on organic methods. It includes secrets to customizing lighting, temperature, air circulation, nutrients and supplements. Gardening methods, from sprouting seeds to harvesting and curing are described with quality and flavor in mind.
The second section includes essential topics of breeding — such as selecting plants, collecting pollen, and stabilizing a variety — with careful consideration of how flavor and quality set a good breeding program apart.
Includes photography of Short’s varieties and other unique plants throughout, plus 8 full-color pages of exceptional cannabis.
