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MARIJUANA GROWER’S HANDBOOK Practical Advice from an Expert Tommy McCarthy Skyhorse Publishing Copyright © 2011, 2014 by Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner without the express written consent of the publisher, except in the case of brief excerpts in critical reviews or articles. All inquiries should be addressed to Skyhorse Publishing, 307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018. Skyhorse Publishing books may be purchased in bulk at special discounts for sales promotion, corporate gifts, fund-raising, or educational purposes. Special editions can also be created to specifications. For details, contact the Special Sales Department, Skyhorse Publishing, 307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018 or [email protected]. Skyhorse® and Skyhorse Publishing® are registered trademarks of Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.®, a Delaware corporation. www.skyhorsepublishing.com 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Photo on page 126 by www.rudeboyimaging.com. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available on file. Print ISBN: 978-1-62873-819-3 Ebook ISBN: 978-1-62914-022-3 Printed in the United States of America This book is dedicated to my late nephew Shannon, who lived life to the fullest, partied harder than was wise, and died far too young; he was the Celtic warrior he always wanted to be. Contents INTRODUCTION PART ONE SUPPLIES AND WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU START—BASIC BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON SEEDS, SOIL, AND FERTILIZER chapter 1: SEEDS What Kind of Plant Do You Want to Grow: Male vs. Female Pick Your Strain: Hemp and Two Breeds of Marijuana Selecting Seeds: Quality and Characteristics Where to Buy: Commercial Seed Sources chapter 2: SOIL The Importance of Soil Soils That Work: Store Supplies and Cutting Your Dirt Making Your Own Soil Changing the Soil of Your Grow Plot chapter 3: FERTILIZER What Cannabis Plants Eat The Science Behind the Food Popular Choices for Effective Fertilizer Composting Note for Indoor Growers PART TWO NUTS AND BOLTS OF GROWING YOUR OW N MARIJUANA—HOW TO SPROUT, GROW, TRANSPLANT, AND PROTECT YOUR CROP chapter 4: SPROUTING SEEDS Sprouting Marijuana Seeds: Indoor and Outdoor Methods Healthy Sprouts: What to Look For How to Protect Young Plants chapter 5: TRANSPLANTING Transplanting: When and How to Transplant Where to Move: Requirements for Thriving Plants Security and Other Major Concerns A Final Word of Caution: Your Safety chapter 6: WATERING AND PRUNING Watering Your Crop Pruning Leaves Dangers of Overpruning chapter 7: HAZARDS TO YOUR PLANTS Indoor and Outdoor Health: Common Symptoms of Illness Outdoor Dangers: Common Pests and Problems PART THREE COMPLETING THE GROWING PROCESS—DETERMINE GENDER AND HARVEST YOUR CROP chapter 8: DETERMINING GENDER AND TAILORING BUD GROWTH Sexing Your Plant Seeds or No Seeds? Buds and Gender: Identifying the Best Product
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