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Mr

Jason Bird

Cannabis outdoor cultivation expert at I Love Growing Marijuana

Male, American citizen of English + Polish descent

My expertises

Cannabis cultivation writing

National Honor Society (college graduate w/ 3.5+ GPA, 1999)

About me
Jason Bird has been cultivating organically-grown cannabis in Portland, Oregon, since 1996 and graduated with an AAS degree in Horticulture in 1999. He became a medical cannabis cultivator in 2003 and a medical patient advocate in 2006 after a serious accident. He currently runs a hybrid business development agency bringing economic and energy solutions to cannabis business owners. He is also a cultivation columnist for Fat Nugs Magazine (fatnugsmag.com).

I’m passionate about cannabis connoisseurship and craftsmanship with a penchant for terpene-rich flower and solventless concentrate.

Mr. Jason Bird

I love to share my knowledge and experience and to see the community grow.

  • Legacy cannabis cultivator/connoisseur/enthusiast who enjoys live music, the outdoors, and alpine sports.
  • Cannabusiness Development Specialist & solar power advocate.
  • Cultivation journalist

Education

  • AAS Degree in Horticulture
  • Horticulture Business from Clackamas Community College(1999)

Milestones I’m proud of

  • 26 year cannabis cultivation professional with AAS Degree in Horticulture & Horticulture Business (1999).
  • Knowledge + practice of every aspect of indoor and outdoor cultivation from seed/clone to post-harvest.
  • Spent 15 years cultivating + teaching cultivation in the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP).
  • Seen 125 live performances of the Grateful Dead
  • Seen 200 live performances of Phish

Publications

Articles by Jason Bird
Cannabis seedlings labeled

Label Cannabis Seedlings to Keep Them Apart

Proper labeling of germinating cannabis seeds is crucial for successful cultivation. Accurate labeling allows a grower to keep track of important primary information like strain names, cultivar types, and growth cycle dates.  This information helps growers identify and monitor growth patterns and specific requirements for each cultivar. Accurate marijuana labels will help ensure consistency, provide …

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Marijuana windbreak

How To Protect Your Outdoor Marijuana Plants Against Wind

Good air circulation is necessary for cannabis to thrive. However, constant or excessive wind can severely impact your plants’ overall health and yield and lead to a disappointing harvest. Good harvests start with good environmental conditions; selecting an appropriate site is vital in outdoor cultivation. Every site has different needs and limitations. Climatic changes in …

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Banner nutrient lockout marijuana

Cannabis Nutrient Lockout

Nutrient lockout is a fairly common problem in indoor cannabis cultivation due to the use of fertilizers containing nutrient salts. Excess nutrient salts can accumulate in the growing medium, leading to fluctuations in pH, nutrient levels, and nutrient availability.  When this occurs, a plant cannot absorb the necessary nutrients from its growing medium. The resulting …

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Marijuana with seeds in a ziplock bag

Bag Seeds: Are they worth growing?

So you found some seeds in a bag of cannabis you like, and now you have some questions: Will bag seeds even grow? Will they grow the same plants? Should you grow them?  These quandaries will arise when you find “bag seeds” in your weed for the first time. So, are bag seeds worth growing, …

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Marijuana plants in heavy storm

What is cannabis wind burn? How to treat and prevent it.

To cultivate cannabis successfully, your plants need to have the right environmental conditions. Good air circulation around your plants is one of the most critical factors affecting their overall health. This is especially true indoors, where small problems can quickly turn ugly. While it’s important to provide good air movement all around your plants, you …

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Fast Flowering Cannabis Plant

What is Fast-Flowering Cannabis?

Fast-flowering strains combine photoperiod genetics with autoflowering genetics. They have been engineered to grow and mature faster than traditional cannabis plants. This means quicker harvests and increased yields compared to autoflower strains. Fast flowering strain yields can match those of photoperiod cannabis varieties. Understanding fast flowering weed and how it differs from established photoperiod and …

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Automatic Watering System For Growing Cannabis

Automatic Watering System For Growing Marijuana

Cannabis plants need adequate hydration to thrive and achieve maximum yield. When grown in an ideal environment, you’ll see just how thirsty they can get. Your cannabis plants need water and naturally consume a lot of it –  especially photos. Remember, they’re made of 80% water! Keeping cannabis plants properly hydrated in optimal growing conditions …

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A pile of soil that can be used to grow autoflower marijuana plants

How to make super soil for autoflowers

When gardening, it’s best to let nature do her thing by providing the right conditions. With that in mind, let’s discuss how to make super soil for autoflowers. Making the effort now to create a premixed soil for autoflowers will save a lot of work later and pay off big at harvest time.  The best …

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Best soil for growing autoflower marijuana plants

What is the best type of soil for autoflower cannabis? 

Growing a great crop of autoflower cannabis requires attention to detail regardless of the growing medium you use. If you’re going to grow in soil, you should understand how to prepare (or purchase) the best soil for autoflowers.  The best soil for growing autoflowers in any environment should drain well and dry out on a …

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Autoflower Marijuana Seeds

What are Autoflower Seeds?

Are you new to cannabis growing and looking for a fast and easy way to get started? Are you an experienced grower looking to squeeze in more harvests per year with less work?  In either case, autoflowering cannabis seeds may be the solution. As cannabis genetics continue evolving to fulfill the needs and novelty of …

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