I’m no Bible-thumper. My recovery from organized religious belief began when I quit Sunday school aged 17 after renouncing Catholicism. Atheist who makes mistakes, I consider myself. I’ve never bought in to the religious jibber-jabber of the “good books” and I believe that its existence has done more harm than benefit.
On the other hand—and this is where my faith gets a little convoluted—every time I eat a piece of fruit, I can’t help but think: Is there something to all this God business that I’ve been missing? When I was younger, I used to be against anyone who spread religious nonsense. If I am honest, it only takes a good pineapple to make me reconsider my non-belief. After all, it’s entirely possible that all those years I was wrong about nature’s magnificence being just a joke. Nature is where the weed originates.
After a few hours of being outside, even the most ardent atheists start getting curious. I’m no exception. I’m not the only one. Earth’s crust, core temperature and planetary alignment are all perfect for supporting life. Without these elements, life wouldn’t exist. Plants thrive in this perfect order. They produce the oxygen we humans require to breathe, while we exhale carbon dioxide that they absorb. The photosynthesis process is amazing! Are we supposed to think that this perfect perfection was created by a simple boom millions of years ago, or is it something else? Neil deGrasse Tyson and other scientists have explanations for the universe’s perfection, but logical thinking doesn’t discount divine intervention.
For those who were expecting a long, winded article about cultivation and not a long, winded argument questioning the validity of an higher power, you can rest assured that we are getting closer. Just that plants thrived before there were sophisticated techniques for growing.
Porch Pots on a Quest to Grow
My partner and I decorate our porch with a wide variety of flowers and plants every year. There’s an entire jungle in the air. This year, thanks to a spur-of-the-moment trip to Home Depot, we added a jalapeño and tomato plant to the mix. What’s the harm? In my opinion, humanity would be better served if more people were to grow their own food, rather than depend on the giants of mercantile. We threw a few starter plants in some pots and covered them with dirt. Then we hit them with a garden hose. The plants have certainly grown. The porch plants were maturing quickly, which was very pleasing to my eyes. It was exciting to see the plants grow so quickly and produce so much with just a few daily hose blasts.
Cannabis might grow as easily if the plants do. If it were possible, that would certainly be a game-changer. Then we’d have no need to purchase weed in the future.
It’s always been said that you could grow marijuana if you knew how to grow tomatoes. There are many intricacies involved with growing commercial cannabis. But could the average individual grow one pot plant on their porch to produce a high yield? The feeling was that it could be. In my limited experience of horticulture, I have noticed that plants want to live, and that’s no different from humans. If plants have the basics—sun, water and dirt—they flourish. Some plants can thrive even when humans ignore them. After all, there must be a God who didn’t want farming to become so complicated. They knew that this would not work. The creators knew that humans wouldn’t survive if they had to use too much intellect in order to eat. It didn’t matter whether it was a cannabis plant or tomato plants, the creators of our species wanted to make cultivation simple.
Growing Weed doesn’t have to be complicated
Many cannabis growers still act as if only rocket scientists can cultivate the plant. People are scared of this snobbish world and believe that cannabis cultivation is best left to professionals. Any amateur crop will be a failure without the correct lighting and ventilation. So don’t even try. Let’s just forget it. Agriculture is not as complex and scientific as it seems. Growing cannabis is a complex process, according to a Indiana grower. Cannabis Now. It’s really not as difficult as you think.
Many growers, professional as well as novices, admitted that growing cannabis outdoors is similar to how one would grow a tomato. It was obvious! But the trick is to achieve a reasonable yield. The Hoosier said that this requires “a great deal more work”.
The only thing I wanted to do was not work. I just wanted to let nature take the wheel, the same as it had with my jalapeño and tomato plants. I wanted to plant a pot on my porch. I wanted to grow a porch pot. After the growing season was over, I wanted something that would get me high. If I was able to do this, then my cultivation skills would only go up. There’s no end to the knowledge I can gain, the tricks I can learn, and the pot I produce will only get better. But for now, I want to see how much I can achieve by using the most basic miracles that nature has provided.
Renee from Washington D.C. says that extra care can be good but, at the end, it is just a growing plant.
She said that the yield could vary. “If the patient was just growing for their own personal use, they can do it using an egg shell and molasses to make the plant bigger.” A massive harvest is not always desirable to a person who wants to create a small stash. Renee says that she has seen first-timers who were thrilled to have a small plant yielding 14 grams. “The plant will still be able to reach its potential potency.” “Cannabis is a plant that grows anywhere, without much human intervention.”
This is exactly what I was hoping to hear.
Some beginners have reported that relying solely on the natural nugs produced great results.
Dustin explained that he had grown cannabis for the last two years and had done nothing other than toss seeds on the ground, and then water them as necessary. “I don’t know what I am doing, but I managed to grow some tasty and strong weed. The hardest part was cutting, trimming, and curing. It wasn’t that difficult. It was very easy to grow it.” Others agreed and said that growing it was easier than expected. Alex told us that he had more success growing weed than tomatoes. The right variety for the local climate will grow well without you. Just make sure it’s in a bright location with a good view and is above all other plants.
Nature shouldn’t be against the law
The law doesn’t want to see cannabis grow. Growing this plant in the US is still largely illegal for personal use. The nation that was built upon the motto “In God We Trust”, doesn’t trust God’s choice to provide us with cannabis. This plant has been able to help millions of people find relief. Growing a small porch pot can be a problem, but the main issue is getting caught. The plant may go unnoticed in its infancy, but once it starts getting bigger (and it will get big and bushy in most cases), the odor wafting from your porch might be enough to warrant a visit from police—and that isn’t good. Indiana is the home of my urban garden. Growing more than 30 grams of marijuana can result in jail time or steep fines. I will have to stick with tomatoes until laws are changed.
Porch pots are alive and well for those who live in states where it is legal to grow marijuana. Residents such as Tim from Massachusetts—a place where growing six plants is legal—are enjoying the farm-to-lung lifestyle. My entire neighborhood stinks of weed. Everyone grows it,” he stated. “I’m not a gardener, my wife is, but I love growing weed.” The whole family can enjoy it.
In the end, regardless of whether we subscribe to a higher power or exist with skepticism and contempt—a place where I’m undoubtedly most comfortable—it’s tough to argue against the magnificence of nature. You can try having a bit of faith by planting the seed into a pot and allowing it to be exposed to all elements.