// Definition
The set of agricultural challenges facing cannabis growers in Jamaica, including high soil/water pH (8.5), botrytis (bud rot), powdery mildew, and the unsuitability of imported wide-leaf indica varieties to tropical growing conditions.
// From the Episode
Jamaica's coral reef-based geology creates naturally alkaline soil and water. The red laterite soil buffers pH for established plants but clones require adjusted pH (6.3-6.4). Wide-leaf varieties imported since the 1970s-80s flower too early and lack resistance to hot, humid conditions.
// Source
Ep. 128 Hash Church CXXV 125 →