Marijuana is the most widely used plant for cannabis, a category that includes all varieties of the plant. There are several distinct types of marijuana, however, marijuana is also commonly referred to as weed, grass or weed. Many people have the misconception that all marijuana is the same. However, marijuana plants come in a number of different cultivars, each differing in the way that they grow, their properties and effects and their availability.
Marijuana indica. Marijuana indica is a perennial flowering perennial herb native to east Asia but currently of global distribution because of widespread cultivation. Marijuana indica is commonly known as weed, grass or hash. It has been grown throughout recorded history, as a commercial source of fiber, seeds, oil, food and recreation, as well as in religious ceremonies and spiritual rituals. Marijuana indica is generally low in concentration with a milder flavor than other strains.
Marijuana sativa or marijuana indica is a tall perennial flowering shrub native to north Africa but now growing worldwide. Marijuana sativa is also known as weed, grass or hash. It is often used recreationally, but the most common use is as a crop for cultivation for production of cannabis, which is the major ingredient of cannabis products. Marijuana sativa has a medium-high to high concentration, making it appealing to many consumers.
Marijuana indica or marijuana sativa has very little if any psychoactive properties and does not produce a “high” like that produced from marijuana indica or marijuana sativa. It is highly regarded as a less addictive but also less damaging alternative to marijuana. Marijuana indica or marijuana sativa produces minimal or no detrimental health and legal effects on the user.
Marijuana hemp or marijuana. Marijuana is the dried, compacted form of the buds found inside the marijuana plant, called resin. It is one of the most popular forms of marijuana and is cultivated for its fiber, seeds and oil. Marijuana is not as potent as marijuana indica or marijuana sativa and is much easier to grow. It is more expensive than marijuana indica or marijuana sativa but has a milder flavor and milder aroma and does not have the same undesirable “high” feeling associated with marijuana indica or marijuana sativa. Marijuana does not have the same psychoactive effects of marijuana.
Marijuana is a type of cannabis that grows wild across the US and parts of Europe. Although it is now grown widely, many countries in the world still use it in very small amounts. Most countries that grow marijuana plant grow only a small percentage of the overall annual amount grown by other countries, allowing the marijuana plant to grow naturally in large areas.
Marijuana seeds can be purchased from a number of sources including online dealers, mail order catalogues, growers who buy them in bulk, nurseries, grow centers and some medical providers who provide marijuana seeds. The potency and quality of marijuana seeds vary among suppliers and retailers.
Marijuana seeds are typically dry and brittle, so they must be stored in air-tight containers to avoid mold and decay. The potency of the seed will depend on where it was grown, how long the plant has been in storage and other environmental factors. Most marijuana seed is tested and monitored by an independent laboratory, and is released into the market under stringent standards. Once the marijuana seed reaches a certain level of maturity it is harvested and destroyed.
Marijuana is usually grown in small spaces, often indoors. Most marijuana plants are started outdoors during the spring, with soil conditions are more conducive to germination in cool climates, while in warm weather marijuana plants are grown in larger spaces like greenhouses. The plants should have access to light and water at all times. These conditions are crucial in potting marijuana growth. When potting up marijuana seeds, it is important to keep the soil damp and moist, and to remove all weeds and roots from the soil.
Marijuana plants are pruned to increase the height, while leaving the stems attached to the potting soil. This ensures that the plant does not dry out when the marijuana is harvested. Marijuana buds are cut when the plant begins to show new growth and the main stalk, called the stalk, is removed. The remaining leaves are then trimmed to prevent it from becoming overcrowded.
Marijuana is harvested, usually by a professional, every 6 months, and then divided into different strains. Strain separation is essential in the process of growing different strains of marijuana. Different strains of marijuana have different effects on users and may be grown for personal consumption. Some strains are grown for recreational purposes such as cooking, but other strains are grown for medical use, primarily for medicinal purposes.
