Whether you need to take a sample to have it tested, or if you are driving across the state to spend time with family, at some point you will need to transport your cannabis. This article is an effort to provide guidance on how to transport your cannabis in a responsible way. Foremost, when dispensaries …
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Storing medical cannabis
Medical cannabis in Missouri must be kept in the container it was purchased in. However, this specifically applies to cannabis purchased at a licensed dispensary. This leaves additional storage options open for the home-cultivator – just don’t forget that a caregiver must have all medical cannabis labeled with the patient it belongs to. Storing in …
Missouri SMMR stands behind flawed market study
The Missouri Section for Medical Marijuana Regulation (SMMR) had commissioned a market study that was delivered in April 2020. My analysis was provided at that time. In a recently published annual report, delivered to the Governor’s office, the SMMR makes the following assertion: “For consumers, the market study acknowledged the data collected by other states …
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Lit Farming: S01 Ep06
Show Notes In this short episode Big V gives a smoke report on LA Pure Kush and Eric talks about his experience with Purple Lemonade. Eric also addresses a listener question about insect frass. Related Links About insect frass Listeners may use “LIT20” to get 20% off at checkout when ordering from Midwest Mealworms. Want …
Transplant now!
The time is upon us. For those transitioning directly from inside to outside in their gardens, the last window will be closing in a few weeks. Your plants will mostly likely flower when you take them outside due to the difference in length of dark period (night-cycle). It is now within two weeks of the …
Lit Farming: S01 Ep05
Testing new products
I made a mistake. I did not properly test a new product and have paid the price. A number of freshly rooted cuttings and parental stock were affected. The product was an off-brand essential oil spray (clove oil mainly). Despite the fact that I had gotten positive reviews and have used the product before, this …
Lit Farming: S01 Ep04
Show Notes: How long does it take cuttings, choosing a location outdoors, odor concerns (gotta’ stank to be dank), jack the Ripper, sun intensity, building native soil, ground cover, container (battery) size, low-till soil farming, transitioning indoor plants to sunlight (hardening off) Related articles: Selecting an outdoor locationPreparing your soilTransitioning indoor plants to the great …
Lit Farming: S01 Ep03
Show Notes: SR-71 & Morning Dew smoke reportsPreparing cuttings for outdoors, variations on timing the move to outdoors to account for changes in light cycle, pollination risk, root development, using supplemental lighting, ideas for using containers, watering, and more. Related articles: No related articles for this episode Want to find your purpose for cultivating this …
Transitioning Cannabis Outdoors
This week (May 17-21, 2020) should be a great week to move your cannabis plants under the sun. It can be nerve wracking to do this and frequently you will end up with burnt plants if you transition too quickly. However, the weather right now is nearly ideal to get this done. This week’s forecast …