Thursday, June 9, 2011

Growing Your Own Medical Marijuana

By Adriana Noton


Perhaps you have been toying with the idea of growing your own medicine now that you have a physician's recommendation to use medical marijuana. Many people have discovered the benefits of cannabis when it comes to treating a range of afflictions, and you might be one of them. If you are interested in doing your own gardening, either to save money or to feel more participatory in your own care, it is first and foremost important to make sure that you obey all relevant local laws on the subject.

Like any other plant, cannabis has many different varieties. These are usually referred to as strains, and they are grossly divided into two basic sorts.

The first of these two basic sorts, the Indica, is made up of squat and compact little plants for the most part. They are known for their cerebral effects and are particularly effective in calming the minds of those who suffer with anxiety or depression. The general consensus is that these Indicas alllow patients to see things in a more detached and therefore less immediately personal way.

Sativas are the second general group. They usually take a bit longer to reach full ripeness, nine to ten weeks as opposed to seven or eight for an Indica, and tend to be taller and lankier plants. The effects of a well grown and cured Sativa are exceptionally relaxing, both mentally and physically, and can be a very good choice for patients who experience chronic pain symptoms.

It is important that you not just jump right into gardening without making sure of some fundamental things first. You are going to need to set aside part of your yard, or a room in your home if you are intent on growing the plants inside, for the cannabis. Even though you may possess a physician's recommendation, and even though the laws in your area may permit it, not everyone is okay with the idea that their neighbor is growing drugs.

Depending on your particular health concerns, you might even prefer to delve into the realms of hybrids. Very few cannabis strains are pure Indica or Sativa, and most tend to be a mixture of both to some degree. These hybrids can offer the best of both worlds to some people as they are equally able to alleviate mental and physical discomfort.

Some of the easiest strains for a novice gardener to grow include Chocolope (a wonderful combination of Cannalope Haze and a Chocolate Thai Sativa), White Rhino (an extremely potent cross between the legendary White Widow and an unknown North American Indica), and Black Domina. These are all very forgiving of abuse and mistakes. This makes them great for a first time attempt.

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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