Placing cuttings outdoors is a good way for gardeners to ensure that they are going to have the right number of female cannabis plants. This is the biggest downside of planting seeds in the spring. There may be some seed failure, or in the case of ‘regular seeds’ there will probably be males in the …
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Worm Castings – a magical soil amendment
I have mentioned the use of worm castings in several articles, but have failed to describe why it is important to use. This is probably the most used amendment on my shelf and it can literally be used at any time, and almost any way, with great results. As the title suggests, there is some …
MCIA Presentation: organic living soil
This is a compilation of articles that support a presentation given in January 2020. A link is also provided at the bottom of this post to the presentation used. If this information is useful for you, please consider subscribing so that new content is delivered to your inbox. Happy Harvests!— The Lit Farmer — Supporting …
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Patient/Caregiver expectations for medical cannabis
The key to a bountiful patient/caregiver relationship has to do with setting expectations. I posit that 80%+ of problems between patients and their caregivers come from a mismatch in expectations. For example: A caregiver might be upset if they bought a bunch of equipment to cultivate for someone who needs very little medicine each month. …
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Predator mites and cannabis
Controlling spider mite pests in a cannabis crop is very important. While aphids and thrips can be relatively easy to treat for, the two-spotted spider mite, russet mite, and their kin can be extremely difficult to control. This is especially true once a colony is established. Further, if you don’t control for them then you …
The Lit Farmer living soil mix
I’ve received a number of requests for the living soil mix I use personally. While I have published a general DIY Soil Mix, there are a few adjustments in what you will find below. I did not invent this mix and refuse to take credit. Modern potting soil mixes are based on the ‘Cornell Mix’ …
Insect Frass – what the crap?
Frasssolid form of insect excrement; bug poop More is a common term that refers to insect detritus. That is to say, bug poop. While ‘honeydew’ is liquid version of insect excrement, frasssolid form of insect excrement; bug poop More is the term used for the solid waste. For horticultural purposes, including cannabis gardening, the cultivator …
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DIY Climate Control
Recently I was faced with a challenge; I wanted a single fan to exhaust garden air when either the temperature was too high or the humidity was too high. This sounds straight forward but almost every controller I found controlled one or the other, but not both. The few that did control for both had …
Simple cannabis-infused micro-dose coconut oil chocolate recipe
I have successfully used the following technique to make edibles that are both enjoyable, and have a good therapeutic value. Making very small chocolates is little more difficult so you might elect to make a bigger size. However, smaller sizes allow for a lot more dosing control. Tips for making more potent edibles are included …
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Selecting the location for your outdoor cannabis garden
Selecting a good location for an outdoor grow can be crucial to a successful growing season. Although cannabis can perform well in many environments, there are certainly some considerations to make when choosing your outdoor location. Some of what you should consider has to do with the legalities of outdoor cannabis gardening in Missouri. However, …
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