It doesn’t take a veteran cannabis aficionado to tell the difference between a synthetic and organic crop. Despite the millions upon millions of bacteria, rampant fungal growth, and a whole host of other micro-critters…cannabis grown with organic soil is undoubtedly the cleanest flower there is!

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Without the extended flowering time of classics such as Durban Poison, Chocolope, or Super Lemon Haze, the unique soaring sativa effect simply cannot be achieved. When it’s time to harvest, uplifting notes of citrus and pine will make the bit of extra time well worth the wait.

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The sticky resin glands coating the outside of female flowers (trichomes) are of particular interest. One compound found within those glands, which most people are familiar with, is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). This is a type of molecule known as a cannabinoid, and its unique molecular shape triggers a response in the brain which produces a psychoactive effect in conjunction with other cannabinoids.

Another cannabinoid now drawing attention in the world of medical marijuana is cannabidiol (CBD). While CBD alone does not cause a psychoactive response, it does augment the effect experienced when THC is also present. Most strains on the market today are upper-level potency in terms of THC, and so consumers are recognizing preferred effects have more to do with the ratio of given cannabinoids (THC:CBD) than their individual levels of concentration.

This is exciting for future research, as THC and CBD are but two of 85 known cannabinoids. Given such a unique classification of molecules, able to produce noticeably different effects, experimenting with the lesser-known types could very well reveal the answer to any number of medical conditions; extracts of CBD have already proven useful in the treatment of certain types of cancer as well as seizure-causing disorders in children. Time will tell what other benefits might be hidden in those incredible trichomes!

The resin glands themselves depend on natural processes in order to reach their full potential. This is the reason organic growing is the preferred growing method when it comes to producing the most effective medicine.

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However, not all drinkable water is the same. Growers using hydroponic systems with synthetic nutrients tend to opt for reverse-osmosis (RO) or distilled water. Without a host of critters to act as pH buffers, precise consistency of water purity and pH are necessary to maintain a healthy environment. These types of water are thoroughly filtered, and contain virtually no impurities.

Rainwater on the other hand, is much more than just water. The pH and composition varies seasonally as well as by region, but rain that falls over a given ecosystem is essentially tuned to that local environment. There are no pH-adjusting solutions to mix in nature; the soil microbes have that role. While plants need a few main nutrients to thrive (nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium), they also need a handful of secondary nutrients in much smaller quantities-such as calcium and magnesium.
These life-sustaining compounds are found in rain, making trapped rainwater a prime choice for marijuana soil. Seasoned organic gardeners know: you don’t feed your plants, you feed your soil! The soil will take care of your plants for you, and rainwater can be a great way to keep that soil healthy.

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The fulfilling experience which comes with do-it-yourself growing is the short answer. That first harvest inspires a sense of achievement, which can’t be felt even while eating the most scrumptious of grocery store meals. It could be a few sprigs of rosemary and thyme for your family’s lamb dinner, grown in a small pot in the window above the kitchen sink. It could also be a cornucopia of fresh produce with all the herbs to match, plucked from the fertile topsoil of your own backyard!

Supermarket savings, the challenge of a new hobby, or the unmatched freshness of the herbs cut just before use, prompt another question in return: why wouldn’t you try DIY Growing? The benefits go well beyond the table. That bouquet of roses hardly ever goes unappreciated, but following up with “from my garden to you,” leaves an impression which store-bought flowers simply can’t. It’s the aim of Ideal 420 Soil to share the joy of natural gardening achievement with our supporters.

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Even though long-flowering hazes and lower-yield exotic strains are absent from dispensary and recreational shop shelves, it doesn’t mean they’re out of reach. Aside from the ability to choose a seed or clone of any variety you might not find otherwise, cultivating your own cannabis is a simply a rewarding experience in and of itself. Flower you put your own hard work and effort into producing always tastes that much better with a sense of fulfillment. But, is that extra quality and satisfaction really worth trading the ease of going to a shop?

Ideal 420 Soil offers the best solution, because you don’t have to give up convenience for quality. Having your own success with an organic project is not as difficult as it sounds, especially because this product is specifically engineered to provide optimal conditions for cannabis.

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