26 Responses to “Marijuana Special: Jorge Cervantes Interview - The Cannabis Guru”

1. Java Posted: Jul 25th, 2008 at 7:04 am

   From what I have read Jorge Cervantes doesn’t do many interviews let alone ones where his fans can ask the questions. This is going down in cannabis community history. Reply | Quote selected text | Link to this

2. Mick Meaney Posted: Jul 25th, 2008 at 7:46 pm

   IMPORTANT: If your question does not appear on this comments section please use the forums, sometimes the spam filter blocks comments that contains links or long posts. Reply | Quote selected text | Link to this

3. Jerry Ehresman Posted: Jul 26th, 2008 at 3:32 am

   Mr Cervantes, The major cause of MS these days is a simple man made nano-bacteria, so small as to almost be a virus. It causes neural damage as it does it’s work at the cellular level. A site from Australia addresses the Parkinson tremors as they are a result of the same damage but can be addressed with the same aggressive attack on the nano-bacteria followed closely with a series of chiropractic adjustnents and relaxation by the MSer to address tension on the spine affecting the “slow” side, be it left or right. The Parkinsons tremors will disappear once those two issues are properly addressed. The Parkinson rigidity may take longer but is worth the effort. No drugs, either legal or illegal are required. The following site displays what I describe. http://www.parkinsonsdiseasecure.com/index.html I’ve been there, since the late 1940’s/early 1950’s. I’ve been to Lourdes France, and am growing tired of magical fixes by those promoting their own agenda for a simple man made “invisible” infection. A phase contrast microscopy will not show the agent itself but will instead show what is doing to the body. Reply | Quote selected text | Link to this

4. Ron Manent Posted: Jul 26th, 2008 at 10:43 am

   Mr. Cervantes, I would like to thank you for helping the millions of people, myself included, who are no longer suffering thanks to your brave efforts to expose the truth about this wonderful plant. I would ask you, in your opinion, will the medical industry and governments ever see the light? What will it take, what do we have to do, to end these silly laws that prevent the sick from getting the help they need. Can you see this change in our lifetime or has the government invested too much money to turn back? Finally Mr. Cervantes, I would again like to thank you for all the good you have done to help people like myself. You deserve a Knighthood from the Queen, and in a less corrupt and more fair world you would. Thank you Mr. Cervantes for showing us how to HEAL OURSELVES. Reply | Quote selected text | Link to this

5. Stuart Cola Posted: Jul 26th, 2008 at 10:55 am

   Dear Mr. Cervantes This is a question I’m sure many have asked you. I grow hydroponically but never seem to get the same quality and size of buds as seen in Amsterdam grow ops. I try to keep things as organic as possible but would be willing to sacrafice this for larger buds. I use a mix of Biobizz Grow, Bloom and Topmax. Is there any other advise or any other feeds that will help me increase the size of my buds? Thanks for the knowledge you’re sharing with us, you are a true revolutionary. Reply | Quote selected text | Link to this

6. Ganja Dude Posted: Jul 26th, 2008 at 11:03 am

   Jorge as a pioneer can you tell us how public views have changed towards Marijuana in general since the 70s, especially in the West? Are the public more tolerant of it now or was the 1970s a golden age in public awareness and tolerance? THANK YOU FOR YOUR BOOKS AND DVDS! THEY ARE THE BEST BAR NONE! Reply | Quote selected text | Link to this

7. HID User Posted: Jul 26th, 2008 at 11:10 am

   Quick question for the good Jorge Cervantes. Have you tested LED lighting compared to HID lighting? What are your thoughts on LED? Is it time to switch yet? Thank you! Reply | Quote selected text | Link to this

8. sandy Posted: Jul 26th, 2008 at 11:17 am

   I would like to ask Jorge about auxin control. As Techniques like SCROG are very popular at the moment for small growers with limited space what are your views on topping plants? Some also claim that damaging the plant during flowering, such as slicing the leaves and stem with a blade increases the THC content. Have you experimented with this method or is it a myth? Reply | Quote selected text | Link to this

9. Mogg Posted: Jul 26th, 2008 at 11:30 am

   Jorge Cervantes you have been an inspiration to me and my garden for many years now. May I ask you; in your global experience what is the most potent strain you have encountered? I once read a report that a black domina crossed with white russian (I think) can produce seeds with 40% THC levels. Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions, this is an opportunity I never could have dreamed of. You have made my week I assure you. Reply | Quote selected text | Link to this

10. Philip Posted: Jul 26th, 2008 at 11:42 am

    Dear Mr Cervantes there has been much said about cannabis and psychosis in the British press. Do you view a connection between the two or is this government propaganda? What, if any, are the dangers of cannabis that we should be aware of? Thank you sir. Reply | Quote selected text | Link to this

11. Sharkknife Vinnie Posted: Jul 26th, 2008 at 11:47 am

    What are you working on right now? Is there plans for another book? Which country produces the best mj? Cheers Jorge! Reply | Quote selected text | Link to this

12. Emale Posted: Jul 26th, 2008 at 11:57 am

    Mr Cervantes you have the best job in the world. But … have you ever been in trouble from governments in the various countries you travel to? Have there been times when you ended up in situations where you felt out of control due to the law or even from meeting large scale Cannabis barons? I’d also like to know what strains you are smoking right now? Thank you for coming here to talk to us. Reply | Quote selected text | Link to this

13. Charles Evonlink Posted: Jul 26th, 2008 at 12:06 pm

    In the 5,000 years that cannabis has been in use by the human race we are the only culture to outlaw this natural growing weed. What is the reason for this prohibition? What has the Government gained from it? Gary Webb uncovered a CIA / coke operation. Do you suspect similar operations exist bewteen Government agencies and the distribution or production of cannabis? Reply | Quote selected text | Link to this

14. Brandon Lee Jones Posted: Jul 26th, 2008 at 1:24 pm

    Jorge thank you for this Q&A Europe is over run with “grit weed” which is ganja blasted with sand, glass and many other things to make it weigh more. How can we combat this disgusting product? Thank you, Brandon. Reply | Quote selected text | Link to this

15. Speedfreak Posted: Jul 26th, 2008 at 6:30 pm

    yo Jorge! good to see you here! My question is ARE YOU HAPPY? Reply | Quote selected text | Link to this

16. Speedfreak Posted: Jul 26th, 2008 at 7:05 pm

    OK that was maybe a bit personal. SO instead . . . IS there anything you would like to achieve but haven’t had time to yet? Reply | Quote selected text | Link to this

17. lipton Posted: Jul 26th, 2008 at 8:14 pm

    What first attracted you to cannabis? What’s your thoughts on chemical drugs? Thanks Reply | Quote selected text | Link to this

18. newspaceman Posted: Jul 27th, 2008 at 2:00 pm

    Hiya Brandon, I believe that the grit in the grit-weed you speak of actually is tiny glass spherical balls which are utilised in road marking paint to provide reflection. Thus, when one inspects the produce, one imagines it is loaded with crystals. cheers Reply | Quote selected text | Link to this

19. Jorge Cervantes Posted: Jul 27th, 2008 at 9:16 pm

    Java I have done a few interviews in the past, but now I am taking on a more public image. There is so much going on in the field of cannabis cultivation world-wide, both recreational and medicinal, that I am compelled to do so. I will write more next week. Now I am on deadline. We are making the last corrections for ‘MARIJUANA: Orticoltura della cannabis La Bibbia del coltivatore MEDICO Indoor e Outdoor’ (Italian edition of ‘Marijuana Horticulture’). It is due at the printer next week. The book will be on the market late this year. The text for ‘Marijuana Horticulture’ is finished and proofed for editions in Dutch and Russian. They will go to print later this year and become available in Spring 2009. Reply | Quote selected text | Link to this

20. Jorge Cervantes Posted: Jul 31st, 2008 at 9:00 pm

    Ron Manent The governments are already seeing the light regarding the medical marijuana industry. today in the USA there are 13 states that allow medical marijuana. However, there is still too much money in keeping cannabis illegal - lawyers, prisions, police forces, etc. are all benefiting from iligal cannabis. It is also a political football, one that is easy to kick at will. It will be like the old Soviet Union, as soon as it is so topheavy that it cannot exist, prohibition will fall. Then all the politicos will say “I was with the movement all the time.” Reply | Quote selected text | Link to this

21. Jorge Cervantes Posted: Jul 31st, 2008 at 9:06 pm

    Stuart Cola, Cannabis grown in North America and all over Europe including the UK rivals that of The Netherlands and in many cases it is better. Dutch coffeeshop dope is most often “screened” that is, the buds are bounced around on a silkscreen before being sold to the coffeeshops. Screening knocks off about 5% of the resin which sieves through the screen. The resin is then pressed into high quality hash. Growing big thick buds is not too dificult. I do not answer direct questions about growing in public places like this. But I will address such questions in my audio interview in September. Reply | Quote selected text | Link to this

22. Jorge Cervantes Posted: Aug 1st, 2008 at 12:53 am

    Ganja Dude I wrote an article called “The History of Pot” which ran in High Times magazine (USA) a few years ago. it is 2300+ words. I will see if I can get my webmaster, who is on vacation now, to post it on my website. When it is posted, I will share the link. In general public views have changed since the 70s from marijuana being a symbol of counterculture to one of the evil weed in the late 80s and 90s. Today it is still considered evil by many and others consider it begnin. During the past 10 years cannabis is gaining ground as a natural medicine. It is difficult to say whether cannabis is more tolerated now than before. Many of the laws are more stict now than earlier, but the fact that cannabis has been around in the public eye for so long makes it more tolerated. None-the-less, there are more people than ever being arrested for cannabis posession than ever before. The site http://www.normal.org is full of arrest statistics that show more than 800,000 people in the USA are arrested annually for cannabis possesion/growing. Reply | Quote selected text | Link to this

23. Jorge Cervantes Posted: Aug 1st, 2008 at 12:59 am

    HID User I have not personally tested LED (Light-emitting diode) lamps, however I have visited two gardens that grew respectible buds. I just wrote an answer in my “Jorge’s Rx” column that appears in High Times December 2008 issue. I was quite impressed with the new high potency LEDs. The LEDs must use at least one watt per lamp to grow a respectable garden. The gardens I saw were one meter (40 x 40 inches) and illuminated with a single 85w cluster of red and blue LEDs. The buds were not as dense as when grown under HID lamps. I believe there is a big place in the market for such lamps and that technology will improve and the price for them $600 USD or 600€ will drop in relation to demand. Reply | Quote selected text | Link to this

24. Jorge Cervantes Posted: Aug 1st, 2008 at 1:03 am

    Sandy Topping plants, cutting the main stem will make plants branch out more. It also diffuses auxins, hormones that make plants grow upward. Auxins are most concentrated in the central stem. One of the goals in indoor growing is to harvest plants quickly. Cutting the main stem off retards harvest. Hacking off leaves for any reason does not increase THC content. Reply | Quote selected text | Link to this

25. branink Posted: Aug 1st, 2008 at 6:35 am

    Hi Jorge, what is the best method of curing? I’m a fan of a 4 day water cure because the end product is very clean and is ready in less than a week. On one of your DVDs you show mix of a paper bag and air drying method, since my DVD was “borrowed” I’ve never been able to try this method. Reply | Quote selected text | Link to this

26. Chilled Dude Posted: Aug 21st, 2008 at 1:15 pm

    The Alternative medicine: “yeah man its cool, take a slug of this man its real groovy man.” The biggest problem for me is the tobacco that goes with the whole scene, that product is definitely unsafe. It does show we live in a Hypocracy and not a democracy when we allow Toxic tobacco and Alcohol and deny less harmful substances. Good on you for ignoring the idiots at the top and doing your own thing. Reply | Quote selected text | Link to this