�n�er�anding, �ultivating, and �njoyin� �anna�i� NICHOLE GRAF, MICAH SHERMAN, DAVID STEIN, AND LIZ CRAIN ∏IN HOUSE BOOKS / Portland, Oregon & Brooklyn, New York Copyright © 2017 Nichole Graf, Micah Sherman, David Stein, and Liz Crain All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission from the publisher except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews. For information, contact Tin House Books, 2617 NW Thurman St., Portland, OR 97210. Published by Tin House Books, Portland, Oregon, and Brooklyn, New York Distributed by W. W. Norton & Company Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available ISBN: 978-1-941040-58-4 (hardcover); ISBN: 978-1-941040-59-1 (ebook) First US Edition 2017 Printed in the USA Interior design by Diane Chonette www.tinhouse.com SAFETY WARNING: There may be risks associated with the consumption of can- Cannabis may harm your baby if used in any form and at nabis, and smoking anything is hazardous to your health. any time during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Cannabis has intoxicating effects, and when it's ingest- Cannabis can be toxic to animals. Pets that consume it ed, those effects may be delayed by two or more hours. can experience a range of effects, from lethargy to coma Cannabis can make kids very sick. Store all marijuana to death. products in a locked area that children cannot see or It is illegal—and very dangerous—to drive a motor vehicle reach. Children want to be like their parents and the oth- or operate heavy equipment while under the influence of er adults in their lives. When you use marijuana in front cannabis. of them, they may want to use it, too. You can keep them If you plan to use cannabis to treat a medical condition, safe and healthy by not using marijuana when kids are consult with a physician or licensed medical provider. around. If your child eats or drinks marijuana products, This book is intended for educational purposes. Laws call the Poison Control hotline as soon as possible: pertaining to the cultivation, possession, consumption, 1-800-222-1222. Symptoms can include: having trou- and sale of cannabis vary widely from state to state; ble walking or sitting up, becoming sleepy, or having a please check your local regulations. hard time breathing. ontent� INTRODUCTION .................................................................... 9 ONE A BRIEF HISTORY OF CANNABIS CULTURE .............................. 15 TWO WHAT IS CANNABIS? ........................................................... 23 Cannabis Plant Anatomy .................................................................................24 The Cannabaceae Family .................................................................................26 Cannabis Sexes & Seeds .................................................................................27 Cannabis Ruderalis, Sativa, & Indica ................................................................28 Strains ...........................................................................................................33 Cannabinoids & the Endocannabinoid System..................................................42 Breaking Down CBD .......................................................................................43 Terpenes ........................................................................................................49 THREE CONCEPTUALIZING YOUR GARDEN ........................................ 55 Open Air vs. Closed Air ...................................................................................56 Temperature ..................................................................................................58 Humidity .......................................................................................................59 Carbon Dioxide ..............................................................................................60 Airflow ...........................................................................................................61 Light ..............................................................................................................63 FOUR SETTING UP YOUR GROW ROOM ........................................... 69 Equipment .....................................................................................................70 Open Air, Single Light ....................................................................................74 Closed Air, Single Light ..................................................................................76 Open Air, Four Lights ......................................................................................78 Closed Air, Four Lights ....................................................................................80 FIVE TOOLS & EQUIPMENT .......................................................... 83 Tool & Equipment Recommendations ..............................................................84 SIX GROW MEDIUMS ................................................................ 89 Hydroponics & Aeroponics ..............................................................................90 Prefab Soils....................................................................................................91 Living Soils ....................................................................................................93 Compost ........................................................................................................97 Soil Mixtures ...............................................................................................101 Microorganism & Nutrient Inputs ..................................................................103 SEVEN GROWING ........................................................................ 109 Photosynthesis, Respiration, & Transpiration ..................................................110 Choosing Your Plants ....................................................................................111 Seeds ..........................................................................................................112 Clones ........................................................................................................ 114 Vegetative Growth ........................................................................................117 Canopy Management & Training ....................................................................119 Sexing ........................................................................................................ 122 Flowering Growth ........................................................................................ 123 EIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................... 129 Light Problems ............................................................................................ 130 Nutrient Deficiencies & Excesses ................................................................. 131 Integrated Pest Management ...................................................................... 135 NINE THE HARVEST: DRYING, TRIMMING, & CURING ..................... 143 Harvesting & Trichome Development ............................................................ 144 Drying ........................................................................................................ 146 Trimming .................................................................................................... 149 Curing ........................................................................................................ 154 Storage ....................................................................................................... 157 TEN CANNABIS IN ALL ITS FORMS ............................................. 159 Flower .........................................................................................................160 Kief .............................................................................................................161 Hash ............................................................................................................162 Rosin ...........................................................................................................164 Solvent-Based Concentrates ..........................................................................165 Tinctures ......................................................................................................168 Topicals & Transdermals ...............................................................................169 ELEVEN CONSUMING YOUR CANNABIS ............................................ 171 Roll It ..........................................................................................................172 Pack It ........................................................................................................ 176 Vaporize It .................................................................................................. 183 Dab It ......................................................................................................... 186 TWELVE COOKING WITH CANNABIS ................................................ 189 Potency & Dosing ....................................................................................... 190 Decarbing ...................................................................................................192 Infusions ....................................................................................................193