Marijuana Horticulture Curriculum:

MARIJUANA HORTICULTURE

Horticulture 1 – Beginner’s Guide to Growing

Summary: An introduction to growing. Discusses entry-level topics such as what to look for in choosing a grow site, what types of growing equipment you’re going to need, and how to choose the type of cannabis to grow. Gives information on the different cannabis and equipment varieties and then outlines the various stages of plant growth.

• Learning about cannabis varieties and choosing one that best suits your grow site.
• What are some common problems new horticulturalists have?
• Learn what to purchase and the different manufacturers and retailers available.
• Understand the various stages of growth from vegetative to drying and packaging.

 

Horticulture 51 – Maximizing Quality & Quantity

Summary: Includes a live demonstration LAB. This intermediary course gets into more specific aspects of growing to maximize the quantity and quality of your product. It focuses on streamline growing strategies that are highly effective and develops a regimen that all beginning growers must follow to be successful. This course also briefly discusses propagation; valuing your product; and minimizing the interference of outsiders and risk through well managed grow operations.

• 7-Habits of highly effective growers, life cycle of a plant and choosing a grow technique
• F.L.A.W. of growing: Food, Light, Air & Water
• Propagation: Capture the underestimated market of cloning
• How to assess the quality and value of product you produce before distribution
• Set up firewalls to minimize externalities and real-world risks

 

Horticulture 101 – Advanced Techniques of Growing

Summary: Includes a live demonstration LAB. This course is for expert growers only and requires having extensive growing experience. It covers advanced growing techniques and innovations into the marketplace allowing higher quality yields; quicker turnaround times; and maximized product yield for canopy space. Also discusses managing multiple sites and streamlining the process.

• Various recognized elite growing techniques and innovative ideas
• New technological advancements and how they can help you produce a better yield
• How to manage multiple and large grow sites and understanding the legal implications
• Maximizing your canopy space and implementing master controllers to help automate
• Advanced pruning and bending techniques