Now that your primary health care physician has recommended that you try cannabis as a treatment for some of your problems, you may have been thinking about growing it yourself. Many people do exactly this, and even a novice grower can produce perfectly acceptable medical marijuana with only a little effort. No matter what you do, however, it is very important to make sure that you stay within the limits of the law. As long as you stay legal, this can be a really fun and useful hobby.
Like many other flora, cannabis expresses tremendous variation. One of the most basic distinctions to be drawn exists between Indicas and Sativas.
The first general type of cannabis plant is called an Indica. These tend to be more cerebral in their effects and have the advantage of a slightly shorter flowering period. For those who are suffering with anxiety or depression, Indicas can be particularly good medicine. Many patients report that they are able to see things from a more sensible and calm perspective while under the influence of an Indica.
The second broad class of cannabis plants is called Sativa. These are taller and not as thickly built as Indicas, and they tend to take a week or two more to fully ripen into peak potency. Sativas are often recommended for those who suffer chronic pain or muscle problems as their effects tend to be extremely relaxing, physically speaking. They are also great if you have trouble falling asleep at night.
If this is your first attempt at growing your own medicine, there are some considerations to think about first. You will obviously need to dedicate a portion of your garden, or your home if you plan to grow indoors, to the care and maintenance of your cannabis plants. Sometimes security concerns can be an issue here. It may be legal for you to grow this plant, but that doesn't mean that some people might not be upset about it.
Some people find that the hybrid cannabis strains suit them the best. Various combining the effects of Sativas and Indicas, these hybrid strains represent the greater part of all the commercially produced cannabis. Because they offer different amounts of physical as well as mental relaxation, they are often preferred by most patients.
Some good strains for a first time grower to get started with include White Rhino (derived from the most potent of all cannabis, the White Widow), Black Domina (a beautiful dark purple flower with significant power behind it), and Chocolope, which is a very fragrant hybrid of Cannalope Haze and a Chocolate Thai. Each of these three are relatively easy for a new gardener to deal with.
Growing your own medical marijuana frees you from the need to purchase your medicine. Sometimes this is far more attractive to people. If you think this is something you would like to try, above all else make sure that you are within the limits of the local laws.
Like many other flora, cannabis expresses tremendous variation. One of the most basic distinctions to be drawn exists between Indicas and Sativas.
The first general type of cannabis plant is called an Indica. These tend to be more cerebral in their effects and have the advantage of a slightly shorter flowering period. For those who are suffering with anxiety or depression, Indicas can be particularly good medicine. Many patients report that they are able to see things from a more sensible and calm perspective while under the influence of an Indica.
The second broad class of cannabis plants is called Sativa. These are taller and not as thickly built as Indicas, and they tend to take a week or two more to fully ripen into peak potency. Sativas are often recommended for those who suffer chronic pain or muscle problems as their effects tend to be extremely relaxing, physically speaking. They are also great if you have trouble falling asleep at night.
If this is your first attempt at growing your own medicine, there are some considerations to think about first. You will obviously need to dedicate a portion of your garden, or your home if you plan to grow indoors, to the care and maintenance of your cannabis plants. Sometimes security concerns can be an issue here. It may be legal for you to grow this plant, but that doesn't mean that some people might not be upset about it.
Some people find that the hybrid cannabis strains suit them the best. Various combining the effects of Sativas and Indicas, these hybrid strains represent the greater part of all the commercially produced cannabis. Because they offer different amounts of physical as well as mental relaxation, they are often preferred by most patients.
Some good strains for a first time grower to get started with include White Rhino (derived from the most potent of all cannabis, the White Widow), Black Domina (a beautiful dark purple flower with significant power behind it), and Chocolope, which is a very fragrant hybrid of Cannalope Haze and a Chocolate Thai. Each of these three are relatively easy for a new gardener to deal with.
Growing your own medical marijuana frees you from the need to purchase your medicine. Sometimes this is far more attractive to people. If you think this is something you would like to try, above all else make sure that you are within the limits of the local laws.
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