Marijuana Cultivation Reconsidered

Marijuana Cultivation Reconsidered is a foundation-up re-examination of the existing science on cannabis cultivation. This volume looks in depth at plant physiology as it pertains to cannabis cultivation and delves deep into special topics that help the cultivator understand how to achieve optimal yields. The results of Spear's research will surprise you!

Section 1 reviews basic plant physiology in an information-dense and easy-to-read style. Topics covered are relevant to the successful cultivation of top-quality marijuana. With a grasp of these fundamentals, the reader will be ready to tackle the projects laid out in Section 2.

Section 2 lays out the ABC's of setting up your grow room. Right. The first time. Section 2 IS the best-selling title, Small Spaces, Big Yields (also revised, updated and expanded). It offers explicit DIY instructions for building your own geo (soil), hydro and hybrid growing systems and offers an overview of techniques so you can devise your own. Section 2 is derived from the author's real-world experience and answers common setup questions in detail.

Section 3 is for the curious. Ready for deep-exploration of special topics in cannabis? Did you know that concentration of CO₂ for cannabis has been studied only one time? Are you curious how scientists measure light as it is used by plants? This section is for you! Section 3 is loaded with research references and tons of detailed information for the truly involved grower.

Includes over 90 images/illustrations, almost 200 works cited, an all-new hybrid soil/hydro technique with instructions for how to build your own system, the famous two-bucket deep water culture system, a thorough guide to avoiding and getting out of tough spots, and much, much more!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Disclaimer

Prologue and Dedication

Thanks and Acknowledgements

Introduction to the Second Edition: How to Use This Book

SECTION 1: BASIC PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

Cannabis Taxonomy

The Three Species of Psychoactive Marijuana

Let's Relax: Pot Terminology

Anatomy of Flowers

Dioecy

Cannabis Inflorescences: Bract, Calyx, Stipule--What's Going on Here?

Tissues of Plants

Roots and Plant Hydraulics

Photosynthesis

Auxin and the Tropisms

Cannabis Phyllotaxy

Trichomes

Light Response

SECTION 2: LET'S DO THIS ALREADY [SSBY]

The Grow Space

Equipment Lists for the Systems in this Book

Which Lamp?

CO₂ Sniffers

Soil Selection

Nutrient Selection

The Environmental Variables

Setting up the Grow Room

Hydroponics: Deep Water Culture Bucket System

Geoponics: Potting Your Plant in Soil

Introducing Duoponics

Other Techniques

Growing and Training

Sweeteners, Lore and Other Ideas

Plant Selection and Performance

Developing Protocols

Troubleshooting: What the Hell Just Happened?

SECTION 3: MORE DETAIL THAN YOU NEED

Basics of Mendelian Genetics

Practical Hobby Breeding

Soil Structure and Chemistry

Compost Teas: What We Know

Effectiveness of CO₂

Measuring Light

Quick Start Guide to Vegetative Propagation (Cloning)

More Troubleshooting: Nutrient Detail (includes nutrient toxicity flow chart)

Getting Into (or Staying Out of) the Business

Appendix I – Further Reading

Appendix II – Glossary

Appendix III – Useful Information

Appendix IV – Plant Processes

Appendix V – Quiz and Answers: Test Your Understanding of Marijuana Husbandry

Appendix VI – Cited Works