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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat activities can cause soil compaction? [/INST] Soil compaction can occur during land clearing, site preparation, construction, and utility work. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nHow do mycorrhizae help prevent the uptake of toxic minerals from the soil? [/INST] Mycorrhizae can help inhibit the movement of toxic minerals from the roots to the shoots, and they can also help prevent their uptake from the soil. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat is Electrical Conductivity? [/INST] A measure of soil salinity (salt accumulation). </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat is the ideal irrigation for propagation in greenhouses? [/INST] Capillary Mat Systems are ideal as they water from under the plants. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nHow does Linalool affect the user's experience? [/INST] Linalool has a floral scent and is known for its calming and anti-anxiety effects. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat is Distillate? [/INST] A distillate is a transparent or translucent oil that don’t possess the wax from the original plant. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat is the best time to apply lime? [/INST] The best time to apply lime is in the fall to benefit spring crops. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat can cause injury to mycorrhizal networks? [/INST] Significant changes in soil chemistry and structure can injure mycorrhizal networks. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat are micronutrients and why are they important for cannabis plants? [/INST] Micronutrients include calcium, manganese, zinc, copper, and iron. Though consumed less, a deficiency or excess can be a problem. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat are the benefits of stabilized organic matter? [/INST] Stabilized organic matter consists of complex molecules that decompose slowly, and contribute to soil structure, water holding capacity, and slow release of nutrients. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat plants are particularly affected by wet soil? [/INST] Raspberries often become infected with root diseases in wet soil and thus lose vigor and productivity. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat factors affect nutrient release from soil organic matter? [/INST] Warm, moist soil facilitates nutrient release, while cold or dry soil inhibits it. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat kind of comparative studies have been done in relation to mycorrhizal plants? [/INST] Studies have shown that mycorrhizal plants have increased tolerance to drought, salt, and heavy metals such as zinc and lead. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat is the value of using a Dino lite (bench top microscope)? [/INST] Taking a leaf back to the bench and sitting down with a dino lite and scanning leaves with a microscope. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nHow do hormones like Ethylene affect fruit ripening and leaf shedding? [/INST] Ethylene is a key hormone that triggers the ripening of fruits and the shedding of leaves, preparing the plant for different stages of its life cycle. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat should you know about environmental factors when mitigating Aspergillus? [/INST] You should know how to mitigate environmental factors like high humidity and heat, and what to know as the day's progress and as you're drying out the plants. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat is Weed? [/INST] Weed is another, slang term for marijuana. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat is compost? [/INST] Compost is an excellent source of organic matter for garden soils. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat environmental factors are crucial during the flowering period? [/INST] Temperature, humidity, and light are crucial factors during the flowering period for optimal trichome production. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat are the benefits of composting? [/INST] Composting closes the recycling loop by turning waste materials into a soil amendment. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nHow does the availability of iron and zinc change in alkaline soils? [/INST] The availability of iron and zinc can be quite low in alkaline soils. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nHow do you properly water a cannabis plant? [/INST] Watering should be done when the top inch of soil is dry, using enough water to see some runoff. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat are some examples of processed fertilizers? [/INST] Examples of processed fertilizers include ammonium sulfate, potassium chloride, and urea. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat organic materials have intermediate levels of nitrogen? [/INST] Many composts, leaf mulches, and cover crop residues. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nHow severe is the structural damage caused by human activity? [/INST] The structural damage caused by human activity is usually most severe within the top foot of soil. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat should I do before introducing anything for pest management? [/INST] Prior to introducing anything, have a baseline. Have a weekly spray in the mom room and dedicate time every week for more than one person to turn some leaves over and carry a scope into the field. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat can happen if there is an excess of phosphorus accumulation? [/INST] Excess phosphorus accumulation can become a serious environmental problem, leading to runoff or erosion into lakes and streams which can contribute to eutrophication (algae blooms that harm water quality and aquatic ecosystems). </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat is soil organic matter? [/INST] Soil organic matter is a mixture of biological materials in varying states of decomposition in the soil. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat limits soil depth? [/INST] Compacted, cemented, or gravelly layers, or bedrock. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat is Soil Health? [/INST] The continued capacity of a soil to function as a vital living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals, and humans. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nHow do you increase the potency of cannabis buds? [/INST] Proper lighting, nutrients, and timing of harvest can all impact potency. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nCan the scent of a marijuana strain indicate its medicinal qualities? [/INST] The scent, which is determined by its terpene profile, can give clues about a strain's potential medicinal benefits. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat is the most damaging to mycorrhizal health? [/INST] The use of unnecessary fertilizers, especially those containing phosphate, is the most damaging to mycorrhizal health. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhy should you delay tilling and planting if soil stays wet in the spring? [/INST] Working wet soil can damage its structure and seeds are less likely to germinate in cold, wet soil. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nAccording to Leafly, what are the top 10 most popular cannabis strains? [/INST] 1. Purple Palm Tree Delight, Indica, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 20.0, THC '%; 2. Wonka Bars #13, Unknown, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 14.0, THC 26%, Terpenes: Myrcene; 3. Euphoria Cookies, Hybrid, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 14.0, THC 22%, Terpenes: Myrcene; 4. Dream Hunter, Hybrid, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 13.0, THC 22%; 5. GI001, Hybrid, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 13.0, THC '%; 6. Dead OP's OG, Alias Name= Dead OP OG, Hybrid, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 12.0, THC '%; 7. Koolato, Hybrid, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 10.0, THC '%; 8. Juice Box, Hybrid, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 10.0, THC '%; 9. Sugar Candy, Hybrid, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 10.0, THC 22%, Terpenes: Caryophyllene; 10. Sueno, Alias Name= Sueño, Dream, Hybrid, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 10.0, THC '%\" </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat are some simple actions that can reduce soil wetness problems? [/INST] Divert runoff from roof drains away from garden areas, avoid plants that perform poorly in wet conditions, and use raised beds for perennials that require well-drained soil and for early-season vegetables. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nHow do you mitigate Aspergillus? [/INST] Aspergillus is a tricky one to mitigate, so cultural control, proper spacing, proper deleafing before hanging plants, and keeping an eye on environmental factors are important. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat strains should be avoided if you're anxious? [/INST] Strains high in THC and low in CBD can exacerbate anxiety. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat is Rhizobia Bacteria? [/INST] Bacteria that live in association with roots of legumes and convert atmospheric nitrogen to plant-available forms, a process known as nitrogen fixation. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat soil properties affect porosity? [/INST] Texture, structure, compaction, and organic matter. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat are the four main forms of nitrogen found in the soil? [/INST] The four main forms of nitrogen found in the soil are organic nitrogen, ammonium (NH4+), nitrate (NO3-), and atmospheric nitrogen (N2). </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat are the benefits of adding organic matter to the soil? [/INST] It builds and stabilizes soil structure, reducing erosion and improving soil porosity, infiltration, and drainage. It also effectively holds water and nutrients for plants and soil organisms. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhy should home gardeners be aware of mycorrhizae? [/INST] Home gardeners should be aware of mycorrhizae so they can understand the benefits of the relationship and avoid inadvertently injuring or killing the beneficial fungi through common gardening activities. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat is QWISO? [/INST] This process includes trichomes being stripped from a plant using alcohol (specifically isopropyl). </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat happens if a cannabis plant gets too little water? [/INST] The plants become thirsty and unable to regulate their temperature. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat is the anatomy of a cannabis plant? [/INST] The anatomy includes seeds, roots, stem, and nodes. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat role does nitrogen play in plant growth? [/INST] Nitrogen is a component of chlorophyll, amino acids, proteins, DNA, and many plant hormones. It plays a vital role in nearly all aspects of plant growth and development. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat is texture? [/INST] Texture describes how coarse or fine a soil is. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat are organic fertilizers? [/INST] Organic fertilizers are natural materials that have undergone little or no processing. They include both biological (plant and animal) and mineral materials. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat roles do some soil organisms play? [/INST] Some soil organisms play beneficial roles, such as inoculating plant roots, converting atmospheric nitrogen to organic forms, mixing large volumes of soil, and creating macropore channels. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat is the relationship between mycorrhizal fungi and plants? [/INST] Mycorrhizal fungi form a symbiotic relationship with plants. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat is the role of photosynthesis in sugar production? [/INST] Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight, CO2, and water into sugars, which are essential building blocks for the plant. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nHow do you collect a soil sample? [/INST] Collect subsamples from at least ten different garden locations. Avoid any atypical areas such as old trash dumps, burn piles, or rabbit hutchs. Sample the top foot of soil, from the soil surface to a 12-inch depth. Air-dry the samples and mix them together well. Send approximately one cup of the mixed sample to the soil-testing lab. The easiest way to collect samples is with a soil probe, but a trowel or spade can also be used. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nHow can plants take up nutrients from the soil? [/INST] Plants can only take up nutrients that are in solution (dissolved in soil water). </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat factors affect the nutrient content and availability of animal manures? [/INST] The type of animal that produced the manure, the age and handling of the manure, and whether it is mixed with straw or woody bedding can all affect the nutrient content and availability. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nHow does the watering technique differ between soil and coco coir? [/INST] In soil, less frequent watering is required, while in coco coir, more frequent watering is needed to maintain moisture levels. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat type of nutrients are available in processed fertilizers? [/INST] Nutrients in most processed fertilizers are available immediately. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat role does the Golgi apparatus play in a cannabis plant cell? [/INST] The Golgi apparatus functions as the factory’s packaging and shipment department, processing and transferring proteins. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat type of soil is best for cannabis plants? [/INST] Soil with a balanced pH level, good drainage, and optimal for root nutrient absorption. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat are major nutrients and micronutrients? [/INST] Major nutrients are essential plant nutrients that plants need in large amounts while micronutrients are essential plant nutrients that plants need in trace amounts. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nHow can nitrogen be added back into the system? [/INST] Nitrogen can be added back into the system through fixation or fertilization. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat is Marijuana? [/INST] Marijuana is the general term for female cannabis plants and/or their dried flowers. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat precautions should be taken when using hormones in marijuana cultivation? [/INST] It's important to follow the manufacturer's guidelines for dosage and application. Overuse of hormones can lead to imbalances that may adversely affect plant health and yield. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat is the difference between ammonium and nitrate in soil organic matter and processed fertilizers? [/INST] The ammonium and nitrate ions released from soil organic matter are the same as the ammonium and nitrate contained in processed fertilizers. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhy is it important to take photos of the insects? [/INST] Taking photos of the insects is important to help identify them, which is a problem in cannabis and agriculture as a whole. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat should you do with cover crops before they flower and go to seed? [/INST] Till or dig them into the soil. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nAccording to Leafly, what are the top 5 cannabis strains for feeling Focused? [/INST] 1. Carmel Cough, Alias Name= aka Caramel Classic Reserve, Hybrid, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 1.0, Terpenes: nan; 2. Fish Whistle, Alias Name= nan, Unknown, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 1.0, THC 20.0%, Terpenes: Caryophyllene; 3. Headbanger #7, Alias Name= nan, Unknown, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 1.0, Terpenes: nan; 4. Aurora's Skyline, Alias Name= nan, Hybrid, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 1.0, Terpenes: nan; 5. White Octane OG, Alias Name= nan, Unknown, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 1.0, Terpenes: nan </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nHow should gardeners fertilize small areas? [/INST] Gardeners should fertilize small areas by hand. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat are the advantages of drip irrigation systems? [/INST] Drip irrigation systems are more efficient than movable sprinklers and result in long-term savings of both water and time. Designing and installing a drip system is simple enough that most gardeners can do it themselves. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nHow much nutrient-rich manure, such as poultry broiler litter, is needed to fertilize a garden? [/INST] A five-gallon bucket of broiler litter contains enough nutrients to fertilize 100 to 150 square feet of vegetable garden. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nHow many bacteria are typically found in agricultural topsoil? [/INST] Bacteria are typically found in numbers ranging from 100 million to 1 billion per gram of soil (dry weight basis). </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat nutrients are typically deficient in acid soils found west of the Cascades? [/INST] Calcium and magnesium are typically deficient in acid soils found west of the Cascades. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat organic materials are best used for fertilizers? [/INST] Organic materials that contain >3% total N, such as poultry manure, feather meal, and fish meal, are rich in nitrogen and are used as organic fertilizers. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat percentage of nutrients in soil organic matter are released in soluble form each year? [/INST] Approximately one to four percent of the nutrients in soil organic matter are released in soluble form each year. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nHow do environmental conditions affect trichome production? [/INST] Environmental conditions like temperature, humidity, and light can significantly impact trichome production. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat is the ideal temperature range for cannabis plants? [/INST] Between 68 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat role do macropores play in soil permeability? [/INST] They control a soil’s permeability and aeration, and water moves through them rapidly by means of gravity. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nHow do you identify a nutrient deficiency? [/INST] Nutrient deficiencies manifest as discoloration, curling, or spots on leaves. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nHow can inexpensive microscopes like Carson be found? [/INST] They can be found on Amazon. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat happens if a cannabis plant receives too little light? [/INST] The plant will stretch to get closer to its light source, resulting in thin plants with very few leaves. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhy is my plant growing tall and skinny? [/INST] There could be several reasons why your plant is growing like that. Some of the factors that lead to such growth are unstable temperatures, lack of nutrients in the soil, and improper lighting schedules. The plant’s genetics could also be responsible for its tall and skinny traits. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat factors affect the need for irrigation? [/INST] The need for irrigation varies, depending on soil water-holding capacity, weather, site aspect, type of plants grown, and plant growth stage. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat activities can damage mycorrhizal communities? [/INST] Excessive tilling and cultivation, topsoil removal during construction, and flooding of the soil can all damage mycorrhizal communities. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat are some examples of soil organisms that are not beneficial to garden plants? [/INST] Examples of soil organisms that are not beneficial to garden plants include pathogens that cause diseases, moles, and slugs. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat are mulches used for? [/INST] Mulches are applied to the surface of the soil to reduce the loss of water through evaporation, protect the soil surface from erosion, reduce compaction, smother annual weeds, and modify the temperature of the soil. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nHow much phosphorus and potassium should be applied to a lawn per 1,000 square feet? [/INST] Phosphorus should be applied in the range of 0 to 2 lb per 1,000 square feet and potassium should range from 0 to 2.5 lb per 1,000 square feet, depending on soil test results. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nAccording to Leafly, what are the top 5 cannabis strains for feeling Tingly? [/INST] 1. Cookie Chip, Alias Name= nan, Unknown, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 2.0, Terpenes: nan; 2. Runaway Bride, Alias Name= nan, Unknown, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 5.0, Terpenes: nan; 3. Waiting Game, Alias Name= nan, Sativa, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 5.0, THC 25.0%, Terpenes: Terpinolene; 4. SR-71, Alias Name= nan, Unknown, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 2.0, Terpenes: nan; 5. Midnight Mass, Alias Name= nan, Hybrid, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 2.0, THC 19.0%, CBD 0.0%, Terpenes: Caryophyllene </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nHow many microorganisms can a single gram of topsoil contain? [/INST] A single gram of topsoil can contain up to a billion microorganisms. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nHow much mulch is needed to smother weeds? [/INST] At least three inches of mulch are needed to smother weeds. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat is a cheap source of nutrients for gardeners? [/INST] Farmyard manure can be an inexpensive source of nutrients. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nHow can cloning help in increasing trichome production? [/INST] Cloning allows for the replication of plants with high trichome production, ensuring consistency. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat effect does soil pH have on microbes? [/INST] The most numerous and diverse soil microbial populations exist in the middle of the pH range, while fewer organisms are adapted to strongly acid or strongly alkaline soils. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nHow do you cure cannabis buds? [/INST] Curing involves drying the buds slowly in a controlled environment to improve flavor and potency. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat does an electrical conductivity (EC) test measure? [/INST] An electrical conductivity (EC) test measures the level of soil salinity. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat makes a soil productive? [/INST] A productive soil is permeable to water and is able to supply water to plants. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat are the three primary nutrients? [/INST] Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nWhat are peds? [/INST] Peds are aggregates of sand, silt, clay, and organic matter that provide structure to a soil. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nHow does organic matter help soil? [/INST] It helps build and stabilize structure in fine-textured and compacted soils, thus improving permeability and aeration and reducing the risk of runoff and erosion. Additionally, it helps sandy soils hold water and nutrients. </s>"
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"text": "<s>[INST] <</SYS>>\nYou are answering Cannabis Cultivation questions from growers who expect clear, factual, actionable answers.\n<</SYS>>\n\nHow can you tell if soil is too wet to till? [/INST] If a handful of soil can be molded into a wire or worm shape, it is too wet to till. </s>"
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