9 of the Best Books on Growing Weed

If you’re like me, few things feel as good as diving into a great book, especially if it helps me learn. That’s why I adore checking out books that help me improve as an indoor gardener. I have quite a few of the best books on growing weed on my shelf that I turn to regularly, and I highly recommend them to anyone, regardless of their skill level.

But with so many excellent cannabis books out there, it isn’t easy to separate the winners from those that aren’t as useful. Fortunately, you don’t have to dig through them all to find some of the best books on growing weed around. If you’re ready to learn a bit about how you can improve your marijuana grow, here’s an overview of my favorite books about growing marijuana.

1. Cannabis Grower’s Handbook: The Complete Guide to Marijuana and Hemp Cultivation – Ed Rosenthal

Ed Rosenthal’s Cannabis Grower’s Handbook: The Complete Guide to Marijuana and Hemp Cultivation is a comprehensive guide filled with helpful information for anyone interested in cannabis cultivation. Most of the recommendations are incredibly easy to follow. Plus, the book covers nearly any topic imaginable, from gardening techniques, lighting equipment setups, drying methods, and more.

This book alone can give beginners enough insights to start their marijuana-growing journey. If you’re more experienced, this book is still an asset. The information was curated by Ed Rosenthal, along with a team that features botanists, scientists, and industry specialists. Essentially, a lot of cannabis research went into this book, making it a valuable reference for everyone.

2. The Cannabis Grow Bible: The Definitive Guide to Growing Marijuana for Recreational and Medicinal Use – Greg Green

Another comprehensive guide to growing cannabis – this time from author Greg Green – The Cannabis Grow Bible: The Definitive Guide to Growing Marijuana for Recreational and Medicinal Use offers up more than 700 pages of useful information. Whether you’re a recreational cannabis enthusiast or focused mainly on medical marijuana, you can find practically everything you need to know from this book.

Along with recommendations for lighting equipment and gardening, you can review extraction techniques, plant breeding information, and much more. If you’re a beginner, this book can practically serve as a quick start guide for growing weed. For the more experienced, there’s information about more advanced approaches, making it a worthwhile read.

3. Marijuana Garden Saver: A Field Guide to Identifying and Correcting Cannabis Problems – Ed Rosenthal

The second book on this list is written by author Ed Rosenthal, Marijuana Garden Saver: A Field Guide to Identifying and Correcting Cannabis Problems, is my go-to guide for when things go awry. It focuses on issues that can occur and how to fix them to restore the health of your plants. Plus, it gives you helpful guidance on ensuring that you’re identifying what’s happening correctly, making it easier to choose the proper strategy to set things right.

One of the nicest features of this book is all of the photos. You can easily compare them to your plants, which helps quickly identify the issue’s nature. Plus, you get clear instructions to follow to handle the problems, as well as tips for maintaining a healthy grow.

4. Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor/Outdoor Medical Grower’s Bible – Jorge Cervantes

Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor/Outdoor Medical Grower’s Bible written by Jorge Cervantes is another comprehensive book that covers practically everything you need to know about cannabis cultivation. It’s a full-color book brimming with photographs, making many of the concepts shared and techniques discussed easier to understand.

One benefit of this book is that it covers information for both indoor and outdoor growing. Since that’s the case, this one resource is beneficial to nearly anyone who’s growing weed. Plus, there’s information that can guide beginners and experts alike, so it’s worth checking out regardless of your experience level.

5. 7 Steps To Grow Cannabis: A Complete Beginner’s Guide To Growing Cannabis Indoors – Mr. Grow It

7 Steps To Grow Cannabis: A Complete Beginner’s Guide To Growing Cannabis Indoors is an incredible resource for anyone looking to set up their first indoor marijuana grow. The book provides simple step-by-step instructions, which makes the process less intimidating to beginners. Plus, it doesn’t overwhelm readers with a bunch of information about the science or history of cannabis. Instead, it focuses solely on indoor growing.

In this book, you’ll find updated advice about must-have equipment, including lighting equipment, how to support various plant growth phases, techniques for higher yields, insights about how to fix problems, and more. Plus, there are plenty of photographs to make it easier to grasp some of the concepts. Overall, for the beginner indoor cannabis grower, this book is a must-read.

6. Marijuana Grow Basics: The Easy Guide for Cannabis Aficionados – Jorge Cervantes

The second book on this list from author Jorge Cervantes, Marijuana Grow Basics: The Easy Guide for Cannabis Aficionados, is a practical but comprehensive guide featuring full-color photographs and illustrations that outline over 150 marijuana grow setups.

The idea is to help readers create effective growing spaces without them having to invest in potentially costly equipment. As a result, this resource is excellent for beginners or budget-conscious experts. It focuses mainly on creating grow areas with supplies you can get from garden centers and hardware stores, so the setups are also highly accessible options.

7. Marijuana Harvest: How to Maximize Quality and Yield in Your Cannabis Garden- Ed Rosenthal and David Downs

From author Ed Rosenthal, alongside coauthor David Downs, Marijuana Harvest: How to Maximize Quality and Yield in Your Cannabis Garden is dedicated solely to harvesting. As with many of the books on this list, this one is great for beginners and experts alike. It gives you information on how to ensure it’s the right time to pick, as well as techniques for proper cultivation.

Plus, this book covers drying and storing your buds to ensure freshness and avoid mold and mildew, which is incredibly helpful. You’ll also find insights to help you identify problems and avoid potentially costly mistakes. All in all, it provides a ton of value, so it’s worth checking out.

8. Green: A Pocket Guide to Pot – Dan Michaels and Erik Christiansen

Green: A Pocket Guide to Pot from author Dan Michaels and photographer Erik Christiansen features images and information about 150 cannabis strains. You’ll learn about each strain’s lineage, medicinal uses, high, and flavor, along with highly detailed photos.

For cannabis users, this guide makes it easier to figure out which strains you might want to explore. For growers, it can help you get to know the various strains before deciding which ones you might want to start growing, allowing you to ensure the selected strain is best suited to your needs and preferences.

9. Higher: The Lore, Legends, and Legacy of Cannabis

Higher: The Lore, Legends, and Legacy of Cannabis is an upcoming release from Dan Michaels and Erik Christiansen, the duo behind Green: A Pocket Guide to Pot. This new book – which is due to release on April 4, 2023 – focuses on the story behind marijuana. You’ll find fun facts, interesting legends, historical tales, and intriguing stories, so it’s sure to be an exciting read. Plus, there are 100 photographs of some of the world’s most popular strains. As a result, it’s a book that’s sure to become a classic for any cannabis aficionado.

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