Wouldn’t it be nice to always have a fresh supply of cannabis? I’ve been asked by several folks how to accomplish this in their home grow space. It’s not overly difficult, and is really just a matter of timing and lighting. It can be hard to get your head around at first, but if you …
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Cannabis pest management: scouting
The concept is simple; the gardener will never find pests if you don’t look for them. However, early detection is key to avoiding big problems. For example, in ideal conditions a few fungus gnats can turn into a real problem in as little as 3 weeks. This seems like a long time, but by the …
Fish Hydrolysate
The Lit Farmer’s amendment shelf always contains fish hydrolysate. Not only is it beneficial to the plants, but also for the fungi and microbes in the soil. Best of all, you can acquire a high quality hydrolysate for as little as $22 per gallon. This amount of product will last a very, very long time …
Outdoor cannabis: genetics
For those who are interested in growing cannabis outdoors in Missouri, one of the most fun ways to get ready is to shop for genetics. It’s like window shopping and can I please have two of everything? As fun as it is, there are a few things to consider when selecting genetics for an outdoor …
Cannabis pest management: basic biocontrols
Staying ahead of pests should be high on the list of things to do for a new grower. You invest a lot of time and money in your medical cannabis garden so you should really consider spending just a little bit more to keep it safe from pests. In a previous article we covered the …
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Practice safe asexual propagation of cannabis
A number of new growers are bringing home clones to start their grow with. While this is an attractive way to skip ahead in the process, you must realize that adopting clones is the number one way to bring pests into your home garden. Remember, it’s not a matter of if you get pests, its …
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Taking cuttings from cannabis
I usually prefer to produce simplified procedures and articles that focus on the most basic information, delivered in a direct way using every day language. A lot of the articles written on cannabis topics are a little over the top and packed with piles of detail that can distract from what you really want to …
Cannabis chemotypes
This is a very important topic for patients and their needs. In previous articles we discussed genotypes and phenotypes of cannabis. Like phenotypes, chemotypes are produced by an expression of the genotype when grown in a particular environment. In other words, the genotype defines a range of possible chemotypes and the environmental parameters determine the …
Fabric pots – cannabis transplanting technique
Fabric pots are a great way to encourage your cannabis to maximize its root development. However, fabric pots can pose problems for the farmer who is used to dealing with plastic pots. When transplanting from plastic pots, you simply flip them over and slide them out of the old pot. This is not the case …
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Opinion: Do no harm to Missouri Medical Cannabis
I have been expecting it for some time, but I’m becoming disturbed with the number of folks talking about litigating against the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). As a small family-owned applicant, I totally understand where folks are coming from. The mental and emotional pressure I feel from ‘big-business’ competitors is huge. However, …
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