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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] Stabilized organic matter produced by the controlled biological decomposition of organic materials. Compost is used as a soil amendment to increase soil organic matter and to slowly release 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 do hormones like Brassinolide contribute to cell elongation and division? [/INST] Brassinolide stimulates cell elongation and division, which are essential processes for the growth and development of 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\nAre there any plants that prefer more strongly acid soil? [/INST] Yes, blueberries and rhododendrons prefer soil with a pH of 4.5 to 5.5. </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 types of irrigation systems should I use for a temporary garden or multiple beds? [/INST] Sprinkler irrigation or soaker hoses for temporary gardens, and drip irrigation for larger permanent gardens and landscapes with multiple beds. </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 terpenes be used to predict the effects of a marijuana strain? [/INST] Yes, the profile of terpenes in a strain can give clues about its potential effects and 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\nAccording to Leafly, what are the top 5 cannabis strains for feeling Relaxed? [/INST] 1. Panzer Kush, Alias Name= nan, Hybrid, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 1.0, Terpenes: nan; 2. Batgirl, Alias Name= nan, Hybrid, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 3.0, THC 19.0%, CBD 0.0%, Terpenes: Myrcene; 3. Bahama Blizzard, Alias Name= nan, Unknown, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 3.0, THC 24.0%, Terpenes: Caryophyllene; 4. Dozer, Alias Name= nan, Unknown, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 1.0, Terpenes: nan; 5. Bond Road Kush, Alias Name= nan, Unknown, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 3.0, 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\nWhat does the term mycorrhizae mean? [/INST] The term mycorrhizae reflects this partnership: myco means fungus and rhiza refers to the root. </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 Agitation? [/INST] Agitation is the process of removing and harvesting trichomes from the flowers on a cannabis 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 information is shown on fertilizer packages? [/INST] The amount of the three primary nutrients contained in the fertilizer, expressed as a percent of total fertilizer weight. </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 economic and environmental benefits do mycorrhizae provide? [/INST] Mycorrhizae provide economic and environmental benefits because they increase uptake of essential nutrients, reducing the need for fertilizer, and reducing excess soil nutrients from seeping into 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 advantages do Raised Beds offer over plastic and fabric pots? [/INST] More efficient use of space and healthier, more vigorous 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 do I measure how much water I am applying with a sprinkler system? [/INST] Place some straight-sided cans around the sprinkler and measure how much water collects in each can over a set time. </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 particle size affect surface area in a volume of soil? [/INST] Clay particles have a large surface area relative to their volume, and a small amount of clay makes a large contribution to a soil's surface area. </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 impact does reduced microbial populations have on nutrient cycling? [/INST] Nutrient cycling is slower in strongly acid and strongly alkaline soils as a result of reduced microbial populations. </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 manure from a nutrient management standpoint? [/INST] The best time to apply manure is in the spring before planting. </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 Aspergillus be mitigated? [/INST] The importance of cultural control, proper spacing, proper deleafing before hanging plants, and keeping an eye on environmental factors should be taken into consideration. </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 be found in a single gram of topsoil? [/INST] A single gram of topsoil (about one-quarter teaspoon) can contain as many as 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\nWhat is the manufacturing process for processed nitrogen fertilizers like? [/INST] It is the chemical equivalent of biological nitrogen fixation and requires a substantial amount of fossil fuel (natural gas) energy. </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 do clay particles and soil organic matter do with the cations they attract? [/INST] They hold the cations in a form that can be released rapidly into soil solution to replace nutrients taken up by plant roots. </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 using an air filter in an indoor grow? [/INST] Air filters can remove odors and pathogens, improving the overall health of the grow. </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 needed in the largest amount by plants? [/INST] Nitrogen is needed in the largest amount by 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 can I tell if the 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. If the soil crumbles when you try to mold it, it is dry enough to till. </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 causes aggregation? [/INST] Aggregation is a natural process caused largely by biological activity, such as earthworm burrowing, root growth, and microbial production of binding agents. </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 often should you water the roots of your cannabis plant? [/INST] At least every 2-3 days. </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 far back do mycorrhizal relationships date? [/INST] Mycorrhizal relationships developed hundreds of millions of years ago when vascular plants first emerged on land. </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 purpose of fertilizers? [/INST] Fertilizers supplement a soil's native nutrient supply and are essential to good plant growth when the soil nutrient supply is inadequate. </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 activity of soil organisms? [/INST] Soil moisture, temperature, organic matter content, and organic inputs. </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 economic and environmental benefits do mycorrhizae provide? [/INST] Mycorrhizae provide economic and environmental benefits, such as increased uptake of essential nutrients, reduced need for fertilizers, and reduced excess soil nutrients from seeping into 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\nHow do the stomata in marijuana leaves contribute to the plant's growth? [/INST] The stomata serve as a way for the plant to take in carbon dioxide, which is required for photosynthesis. These tiny openings also allow for transpiration and the release of oxygen. </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 external factors like sunlight and temperature affect the cellular functions of a cannabis plant? [/INST] Changes in sunlight or temperature affect the plant at the cellular level, influencing its functions and responses. </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 consequences of soil disruption? [/INST] Unnecessary soil disruption should be avoided, as it can reduce oxygen-dependent mycorrhizal activity and lead to a loss of inoculum, organic material, and 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 Hybrid? [/INST] Hybrid cannabis strains are combinations of indica and sativa strains. </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 look for when walking into a room for the first time? [/INST] Look for patterns. The biggest thing is understanding what pests are typical in a crop. The first thing to look for is to see what beneficials they have out. </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 method is used to measure the electrical conductivity of the soil? [/INST] The saturated paste method is used to measure the electrical conductivity of the soil. EC measured in a 1:2 soil:water suspension is approximately half of the saturated paste value. </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 gypsum have on soil pH? [/INST] Gypsum supplies calcium and sulfur, but has little effect on soil pH. </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 additional step for estimating how much organic fertilizer to use? [/INST] Estimating how much organic fertilizer to use involves the additional step of estimating the availability of nutrients in the fertilizer. </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 practice for pest management in the mother room? [/INST] Best practices for pest management in the mother room include cleaning rooms between rounds, taking advantage of chop and drop, and getting some peroxide to clean the walls. </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 are cover crops terminated? [/INST] Cover crops are terminated by tilling or cutting them before spring planting begins. </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 water-holding capacity? [/INST] The ability of a soil’s pores to hold water for plant use. </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 gardening activities can be used to increase the number and diversity of beneficial organisms? [/INST] Amending soils with organic matter, mulching, returning crop residues to the soil, reducing tillage, and rotating plantings tend to increase the number and diversity of beneficial 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\nHow do you properly harvest cannabis? [/INST] Harvesting should be done when trichomes are cloudy, and involves cutting, trimming, and drying the buds. </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 gardeners terminate cover crops before spring planting begins? [/INST] Gardeners terminate cover crops by tilling or cutting them before spring planting begins. </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 Uplifted? [/INST] 1. Timewarp, Alias Name= aka Texada Timewarp, Hybrid, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 3.0, THC 15.0%, CBD 0.0%, Terpenes: Pinene; 2. Sueno, Alias Name= aka Sueño, Dream, Hybrid, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 10.0, Terpenes: nan; 3. Flatbrainer, Alias Name= nan, Unknown, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 3.0, THC 29.0%, Terpenes: Caryophyllene; 4. Flodu, Alias Name= nan, Unknown, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 4.0, THC 17.0%, Terpenes: Myrcene; 5. Sour Gorilla, Alias Name= aka Gorilla Diesel, Sativa, Rating: 5.0, Reviews: 5.0, THC 19.0%, CBD 0.0%, Terpenes: Pinene </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 and treat spider mites? [/INST] Spider mites create webs and cause yellow spots on leaves. They can be treated with natural predators or insecticides. </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\nWhen is Traditional Drip recommended? [/INST] For plants that require much misting and in large greenhouses with small pots. </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 two types of HIDs and which is better for the flowering stage? [/INST] The two types of HIDs are MH (Metal Halide) and HPS (High-Pressure Sodium). HPS is better for the flowering 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 is lime, and why is it suitable for organic gardeners? [/INST] Lime is ground limestone, a rock containing calcium carbonate. It not only raises the pH of acid soils, but also supplies calcium, an essential nutrient. Dolomitic lime contains magnesium as well as calcium and is a good choice for acid soils that are deficient in magnesium. </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 notice first when entering a room for the first time? [/INST] Look for patterns. </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 automate fertilizing in a greenhouse? [/INST] By using an automated system that provides time, accuracy, and better 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\nWhat is the source of organic fertilizers? [/INST] Organic fertilizers come from natural materials with little to no processing. </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 I calculate water application in a drip system? [/INST] Use the flow rating (gallons per hour) for the dripline, the length of dripline, and the area irrigated. Refer to drip irrigation suppliers and catalogs for flow information. Once you know how long it takes to deliver the desired amount of water, use an in-line timer to shut off the water when irrigation is complete. </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 basic needs for cannabis plants? [/INST] Adequate water, correct temperature and humidity, good soil, proper amount of nutrients, sufficient light, and air. </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 do I do if soil testing shows very high levels of phosphorus? [/INST] Stop adding compost and grow cover crops instead. </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 Hemp? [/INST] Hemp is a classification given to a cannabis sativa that possesses less than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (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 can be done to restore soil structure? [/INST] Adding organic amendments at the time of bed preparation and using organic surface mulches can help restore soil structure. </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\nDo I need to collect separate samples if I'm growing different crops? [/INST] Yes. Because management and fertilizer recommendations vary for different crops, such as vegetables, lawns, and berries, collect separate samples for each area. </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 way to improve the environment for most types of plants? [/INST] Adding organic amendments is the best way to improve the environment for most types of 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 pros and cons of tinctures vs. edibles? [/INST] Tinctures offer faster absorption but may have a shorter duration, while edibles offer a longer-lasting effect but take time to kick in. </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 size of small or fine pores? [/INST] Small or fine pores are typically a fraction of a millimeter in diameter. </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 cover crops do farmers grow in Washington and Oregon? [/INST] Farmers in Washington and Oregon grow annual ryegrass, Austrian winter pea, barley, buckwheat, cereal rye, common vetch, crimson clover, fava bean, hairy vetch, oats, triticale, and winter wheat. </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 Phenotype? [/INST] A plant’s phenotype determines a strain’s taste, effectiveness, look, and texture. </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 processed fertilizers? [/INST] Processed fertilizers can furnish nutrients to plants in the spring before the soil is warm. </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 control the breaking of seed dormancy to germination? [/INST] The breaking of seed dormancy to germination is controlled by physical factors like light, temperature, and moisture, as well as endogenous growth-regulating hormones like gibberellic acid (GA) and abscisic acid (ABA). </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 drawback of timer systems in greenhouses? [/INST] Timer systems tend to leave one end too wet and the other too dry. </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 oil texture? [/INST] How coarse or fine a soil is. Texture is determined by the proportions of sand, silt, and clay 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 mediums can Capillary Mat Systems work with? [/INST] Soil, potting mix, rockwool, organics, coco coir, or peat. </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 the nitrogen cycle leaky? [/INST] The nitrogen cycle is leaky due to losses to leaching and to the atmosphere. </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 are sugars allocated to different parts of the plant? [/INST] Sugars are carefully divided to specific parts of the plant, with about two-thirds going to the buds. </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 Ped? [/INST] A cluster of individual soil particles. </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 significance of hormone balance in marijuana plants? [/INST] Maintaining a balanced level of hormones is crucial for optimal growth, flowering, and yield. Imbalances can lead to poor development and reduced yields. </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 damage or destroy soil structure? [/INST] Compaction, excessive tillage, or tillage when the soil is too wet. </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 location affect outdoor cannabis cultivation? [/INST] Factors like sun exposure, soil quality, and water availability are crucial. </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 be done to deal with rove beetles and root aphids? [/INST] For rove beetles, the best approach is to use the beetle (atheta). For root aphids, it is important to take a cultural control approach and avoid introducing things that are unknown. </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 this process release? [/INST] This process releases energy, nutrients, and carbon dioxide, and creates soil 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 is Sativa? [/INST] Sativa is a classification used for cannabis varieties that, due to their origins, are typically taller in height with thinner leaves than their indica counterparts. </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 purpose of small or fine pores? [/INST] Small or fine pores are responsible for a soil's water-holding capacity, and like the fine pores in a sponge, they hold water acting against the force 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\nIn what two ways does gibberellic acid (GA) influence seed germination? [/INST] Gibberellic acid (GA) influences seed germination by increasing the growth potential of the embryo and by inducing hydrolytic enzymes. </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 problem can arise from excess phosphorus accumulation? [/INST] Excess phosphorus accumulation can lead to eutrophication, which are algae blooms that can 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 are the benefits of growing cannabis in a hydroponic system? [/INST] Hydroponic systems allow for faster growth, higher yields, and more control over 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 is the approximate abundance of nematodes in agricultural topsoil? [/INST] Nematodes are typically found in numbers ranging from 10 to 100 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\nWhen is the best time to apply fertilizer? [/INST] The best time to apply fertilizer is close to the time when plants need the 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 do Mycorrhizal fungi \"infect\" plants? [/INST] Mycorrhizal fungi establish a mutually beneficial relationship with plants, where the fungi provide essential nutrients and water in exchange for the plants' photosynthetic sugars. </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\nIn what order are the primary nutrients listed? [/INST] Nitrogen (N) is always listed first, phosphorus (P) second, and potassium (K) third. </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 having a healthy cannabis plant important? [/INST] A healthy plant is easier to grow and produces better quality flowers, which are often consumed. </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 different plant organs compete for sugars? [/INST] All plant organs function like individual 'sinks,' pulling on the available sugars based on their sink strength. </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 tools are available to estimate fertilizer needs? [/INST] Soil tests and information contained in university Extension publications are two standard tools for estimating fertilizer needs. </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 causes nitrogen to be lost from the cycle? [/INST] Nitrogen is lost from the cycle through leaching and to the atmosphere, as well as through harvesting 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 are the total nitrogen, phosphate, and potash concentrations, and estimated N availability of some organic fertilizers? [/INST] Blood meal has 12-15% nitrogen, 1% phosphate, and 1% potash, with an estimated N availability of 75-100%. Feather meal has 11-14% nitrogen, 0% phosphate, and 0% potash, with an estimated N availability of 75-100%. Fish meal has 10% nitrogen, 4-6% phosphate, 2% potash, and an estimated N availability of 75-100%. Canola meal has 5-6% nitrogen, 1-2% phosphate, 1% potash, and an estimated N availability of 40-60%. Cottonseed meal has 5-6% nitrogen, 1-2% phosphate, 1% potash, and an estimated N availability of 40-60%. </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 long-term costs of using an under-sized filtration system? [/INST] It can be much more expensive in the long run. </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\nWhen should rocks be removed from the garden? [/INST] Rocks should only be removed if the soil is nothing but rocks, as then water- and nutrient-holding capacities are so low that it is difficult to grow healthy 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 do you calculate the expected yield of a cannabis plant? [/INST] Yield is influenced by factors like strain, growing medium, and light quality, and is usually measured in grams per square foot. </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 xylem and phloem? [/INST] Specialized tissues in the stem. Xylem transports water and nutrients, while phloem transports sugars. </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 characteristics of Pulegone? [/INST] Pulegone has a minty aroma and is known for its memory-enhancing and sedative 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 type of soil provides the best conditions for good plant growth? [/INST] Soil that has a good balance of macropores and micropores provides the best conditions for good plant growth. </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 pH range for most garden plants? [/INST] The ideal pH range for most garden plants is 6 to 7.5. </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\nAre there terpenes that have anti-inflammatory properties? [/INST] Yes, terpenes like Beta-caryophyllene and Pinene have anti-inflammatory properties. </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 when too much of a nutrient is applied to the soil? [/INST] Excesses usually result because too much of a nutrient is applied to the soil, which can lead to excessive foliage production, increasing the risk of plant disease and wind damage, and delaying flowering, fruiting, and dormancy. </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 stages of trichome development? [/INST] The four stages are clear, cloudy, amber, and mixed. Each stage has its own level of 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 should gardeners do in this situation? [/INST] Plant cover crops in areas that are harvested early, and use mulch in those areas that are harvested later. For example, plant a cover crop in a sweet corn bed immediately following harvest in September, and mulch a bed of fall greens after removing the crop in November. Gardeners can also seed cover crops between rows of late crops if space allows. </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 C:N Ratio? [/INST] The ratio of carbon to nitrogen in organic materials. Materials with a high C:N ratio (nitrogen-poor) are good mulches or bulking agents in compost piles, while those with a low C:N ratio (nitrogen-rich) are good nutrient sources. </s>"
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