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Rosenthal E : Marijuana Growing
Tips USA 1986 - 126pp.
Disclaimer:
"The
material herein is intended for information and reference
only. The author and publisher advise against any application
of procedures herein if they involve breaking the law
or any hazard to persons and/or property. The reader
is cautioned about the use of drugs, and advised to
consult a personal physician. However we urge readers
to support NORML in its efforts to secure passage of
fair marijuana legislation."
The
preface refers to RosenthalĂs other publications and
articles, and to his status as an expert witness in
US courts. "His down home, humorous style is appealing
to the average pothead as well as the government officials
responsible for enforcing the countryĂs drug laws. People
on both sides of the issue welcome his work."
Chapters 1 & 2 - cannabis varieties & seed selection
- discusses the properties of cannabis from different
geographical regions, and refers to the development
of commercial breeders. No mention of specific hybrid
varieties not then on sale. Chapter 3 discusses cuttings,
chapter 4 - active and passive hydroponic systems, chapter
5 - late planting and early-flowering, indoor/outdoor
transfers, photoperiod etc. Chapter 6 discusses CO2
enrichment, chapter 7 - the super grow-room, describing
a large, fully-automated system. Chapter 8 discusses
the cannabinoid content and psychoactive properties,
chapter 9 - soil preparation, chapter 10 - artificial
lighting (fluorescents, metal halide, high-pressure
sodium, mercury vapour etc.). Chapter 11 describes harvesting
and hashish production in India, and chapter 12 discusses
medicinal marijuana. Chapter 13 advises on growing cannabis
indoors under natural light, chapter 14 discusses seeds
and breeding, chapter 15 is an account of a visit to
Morocco, and chapter 16 is an interview with Carlton
Turner, White House Special Advisor on Drugs. There
are advertisements for other publications.
Comment:
This book is written in simple language, and is one
of the least technical of RosenthalĂs works. There are
many black & white photos, but few diagrams. It
is certainly dated in relation to his more recent works.
It is not a step-by step guide, so much as a disjointed
series of pieces on aspects of growing cannabis, and
of more general interest.
