What is the one book every grower should read?

[fatal1]

If you could suggest one book for a novice or even a veteran grower what would it be? A google search will turn out hundreds of books that claim to be the "ultimate growers guide" and a search of this forum will also. What's your top 3?

 

[Stalldaworld]

1) def. the laws of the state your in!
2) the only book you will need is experience and icmag.com
peace/good luck!

 

[GMax]

1) 5th Edition Medical Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantez
2) Marijuana Botany an advanced science by ...i forget
3) grow budz for less by...i forget

I own them all but if you have to choose just one i would go with Jorge's book. It is the bible for growing an worth its weight in buds

 

[Sloppy Seconds]

BOG's book, i found it informative and fun.

 

[dank.frank]

i don't buy books...anything that is related to mj...i keep far away from my house and person...just another form of para for LEO to find and slap you with.

but I straddle the fence of paranoia so most seem to think...but I stay alert and safe...

just my opinion

 

[Albert Hofmann]

fatal1 - I find your desire to obtain books, read, and absorb info refreshing...Here are a couple that you might find handy and fun.

1)Marijuana Growers Guide - Mel Frank

2)Marijuana Horticulture Medical Growers Bible - Jorge Cervantes

3)Big Book of Buds - Rosenthal

4)The Emperor Wears No Clothes - Jack Herer

5)Howard Marks - Senor Nice

There are many more, this is just a few

Books aren't illegal...YET


albert

 

[dank.frank]

didn't mean to give the wrong impression...LOL....reading is a great thing to do. I have read many books about growing...I just don't keep them.

 

[onelov]

www.icmag.com

print it out and read...........

 

[trichburner]

'Marijuana Botany' by Roger Connell Clarke - Gold mine of info about the plant itself

'Indoor Marijuana Horticulture' by Jorge Cervantes to give you the basics on setting up a grow room

ICmag to dial in your grow

 

[SomeGuy]

'Indoor Marijuana Horticulture' by Jorge Cervantes to give you the basics on setting up a grow room

ICmag to dial in your grow

I'll second that!

 

[greenisgold]

I read this book before I started growing indoors. It's a good foundation, but don't listen to everything he writes. Plus it's free and on-line.
http://books.google.com/books?id=rn...XCBkp&sig=N77h9GS7Vec6kjqoUfO49v-ersA#PPP1,M1

 

[fatigues]

I would have said Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor/Outdoor Medical Grower's Bible by Jorge Cervantes.

If the guru himself has a different opinion? Might be you should listen to him?

 

[vonforne]

ICMAG and its growers. It is written by actual growers for growers. No wanna bees here.

And for the low low price of free.

V

 

[Payaso]

Thanks VONFORNE! You get it!

 

[grow1620]

ICMAG and its growers. It is written by actual growers for growers. No wanna bees here.

And for the low low price of free.

V

^QFT I totally agree

 

[fatigues]

While ICM is an invaluable resource, there is value in a something that has an index, is well written, and is a comprehensive treatment of the subject that provides a throrough grounding. And sometimes, it's hard to beat paper for retention of information when you are reading.

I'd also add that when it comes to identifying deficiencies and diseases, Cervantes' Bible is pretty hard to beat and with the illustrations provided, is a better reference than even ICM is (and that's saying something).

 

[Doctor John]

Some interesting comments....

Some interesting comments....

A book is not the answer, but it can certainly form a basis from which to explore.....

And, its portable, and you dont need to plug it in.......
does date quickly though, and thats where the internet comes in....

So, to have a stab at the question:

I'll list the books I refer to often, in no particular order.....

Hemp Diseases and Pests: management and biological control. McPartland, Clarke and Watson.

Gardening Indoors with CO2. van Patten, Bust and LaSpina.

Gardening Indoors with HID Lights. VanPatten and Bust.

The Cannabis Grow Bible. Green.

Marijuana Grow Basics. Cervamtes.

Marijuana Horticulture. Cervantes.

The Good Bud Guide by Albie.

Cultivating Exceptional Cannabis. Short.

Organic Marijuana Soma Style. Soma.

I have a wee book business is part of the reason for being so into books, and being a student is another: doing an MSc in Drug and Alcohol Studies.

 

[Big V]

I got my feet wet with the Jeorge Cervantes materials.

 

[Doctor John]

Wow, nice to see Jorge alive, well and kicking!

And, a big THANK YOU from myself, and no doubt many others, for helping to spread the word...... your books have enabled in-depth understanding, and introduced many to the pleasures and joys of horticulture!

I've never lost the "wonder" of germination and then growth......... its truly magical.

 

[NorthernKronic]

Damn good to see Jorge, still moving around the forums! Thanks for all you've done man. Keep up the hard work. I can only speak for myself but I really appreciate your efforts. Keep that train a chugging.. WOO WOO!


I would suggest, the growers bible by Green and Marijuana Horticulture by Cervantes. I really like Marijuana Horticulture because it has tons of color pics especially useful for diagnosing deficiencies and certain diseases, I like to keep mine right in the grow room just for quick references..


-N.Kron