Compost Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Compost is outstanding. It solves most problems outdoors. Compost is an excellent soil amendment. It holds nutrients and moisture within its fiber. However, using…

Soil Mixes Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Outdoor soil mixes that incorporate garden soil, compost, manure, coco peat, and rock powders grow some of the best plants in the world.…

Soil Amendments Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Soil amendments increase the soil’s air, water, and nutrient retaining abilities. Soil amendments fall into two categories: mineral and organic. mineral amendments are…

Propagation Cubes and Mixes Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Rockwool root cubes, peat pellets, and Oasis blocks are pre-formed containers that make rooting cuttings, starting seedlings, and transplanting them easy.…

Soilless Mix Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Soilless mixes are very popular, inexpensive, lightweight, and sterile growing mediums. Commercial greenhouse growers have been using them for decades. The mixes contain…

Mushroom Compost Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Mushroom compost is an inexpensive potting soil amendment that is packed with organic goodies. Mushroom compost is sterilized chemically to provide a clean…

Potting Soil Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Potting soil fresh out of the bag often fulfills all the requirements fro a growing medium: good texture that allows good root penetration,…

Soil Temperature Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Raising the soil temperature speeds the chemical process and can hasten nutrient uptake. Ideally, the soil temperature should range from 65-70F for the…

Humates Chelate Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Humic and fulvic acids chelate metallic ions making them readily transportable by water. This ability is dependent upon the pH level. Copper, iron,…

pH Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes The pH scale, from 1 to 14, measures acid-t-alkaline balance. One is the most acidic, seven is neutral, and 14 most alkaline. Every full…

Soil and Containers Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Soil is made up of many mineral particles mixed together with living and dead organic matter that incorporates air and water. Three…

Setting Up the HID System Step by Step Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Step 1 Before setting up the HID system, read “Setting Up the Grow Room” in Chapter Six,…

Timers Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes A timer is an inexpensive investment that turns lights and other appliances on and off at regular intervals. using a timer ensures that your…

Generators Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Generators can supply all the electricity necessary for a grow room, and you can grow “off the power grid”. Reliability, ampere output, and noise…

Electricity Consumption Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes It is not a crime to use electricity that has been legally purchased. No sensible judge would issue a search warrant on the…