I'm excited to share with you my favorite books on growing and processing cannabis. Whether you're a seasoned grower or a beginner, these books will provide you with valuable insights and tips to help you cultivate top-quality cannabis.

If you’re a cannabis retailer or work for one — it might be a good idea to create a library of these titles at your shop for budtenders or include copies as part of an onboarding program.

The Best Growing Cannabis Books (Cannabis Cultivation)

The Cannabis Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to Cultivation & Consumption of Medical Marijuana - his comprehensive guide covers all the essential techniques to grow cannabis indoors, outdoors, and in greenhouses. It includes well-researched gardening practices, illustrated with easy step-by-step examples and instructions. It's perfect for both novice and professional growers alike.
The Cannabis Grow Bible: The Definitive Guide to Growing Marijuana for Recreational and Medicinal Use - The most comprehensive guide to marijuana gardening ever written is back with all new information and updated advice for cannabis enthusiasts. With over 200 additional pages of all-new information, this book covers everything from new lighting equipment and techniques to highly advanced cannabinoid extraction techniques.
Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor/Outdoor Medical Grower's Bible - This book is a favorite among both indoor and outdoor growers, with new greenhouse and outdoor growing chapters. It's an essential guide for any grower, with 15 chapters (17 total) covering the most current information, completely rewritten and significantly expanded.
Marijuana Grower's Handbook: Your Complete Guide for Medical and Personal Marijuana Cultivation - This book contains the latest knowledge, tools, and methods to grow great marijuana indoors and out. It teaches you the most efficient technology to save time, labor, and energy. Ed Rosenthal has been teaching people how to grow marijuana for more than 30 years, making him one of the most trusted names in the industry.
Grow Your Own: Understanding, Cultivating and Enjoying Marijuana - This full-color, photo-illustrated book covers everything from the history of marijuana to the different ways to consume it. It also includes a detailed explanation of all the ways to grow cannabis, making it an essential guide for any grower. Rolling Stone calls it a must-read for anyone interested in cultivating cannabis.

The Best Books for Troubleshooting Cannabis Growing

What's Wrong with My Marijuana Plant?: A Cannabis Grower's Visual Guide to Easy Diagnosis and Organic Remedies - is a comprehensive guide to identifying and treating common problems that can occur during a cannabis grow. With over 200 vivid photographs, this book offers easy-to-understand visual aids to help growers identify issues with their plants, including pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies. The book provides organic solutions to these problems, emphasizing the use of natural and safe methods to protect your plants. It also includes a troubleshooting chart (this is super helpful!) and an index of symptoms to help you quickly identify the issue and find the solution. If you're a home grower looking to improve the quality and yield of your cannabis plants, this book is an essential resource.

Marijuana Garden Saver: A Field Guide to Identifying and Correcting Cannabis Problems - is an excellent resource for cannabis growers who want to identify and correct problems in their plants. For example, if your plant has yellow leaves, the book can help you diagnose the problem as either a nutrient deficiency or a pest infestation, and provide you with effective solutions to address the issue. Additionally, the book contains practical advice on everything from selecting the right soil and fertilizer to managing pests and diseases, making it a valuable tool for anyone looking to improve the health and yield of their cannabis plants. Whether you're a seasoned grower or just starting out, "Marijuana Garden Saver" is a another must-have reference for anyone who wants to cultivate healthy, thriving cannabis plants.

The Best Book for Cannabis Processing

Beyond Buds: Next Generation Cannabis Concentrates and Infusions - Next Generation Cannabis Concentrates and Infusions If you want to stay up to date with the latest innovation and developments in the cannabis industry, this book is for you. Beyond Buds, Next Generation is designed to help you discover the benefits of CBD and other healing cannabinoids. It also includes the inside scoop on rosin and resin, as well as cutting-edge techniques being used in CO2 and BHO concentrates.

Don't forget, if you're looking for a more affordable option, check out Thriftbooks. You may find a cheaper version of these books, and if you spend $30, you can get a free book using this link. Also, try to support your local bookstore when it’s a possibility. :)

I hope this list helps you find the perfect book to enhance your cannabis growing and processing knowledge. And while you wait for your books to arrive, be sure to check out the helpful graphic by Loud Clouds and Jorge Cervantes below for diagnosing common cannabis plant deficiencies and other growing problems.