The grow began with nearly 2 months of vegetative work, the pre-stage where the plant builds its structure before transitioning to flowering (the moment it produces its fruit). It started in 3-liter pots, progressively transplanted until reaching a total of approx. 10 liters of substrate (a mix of coco coir, peat moss, and soil). Nutrition was provided through mineral salts, supplemented with natural amendments such as worm castings and bat guano. A total of 9 plants were grown, corresponding to 4 different genetics.

Each developed uniquely, forming flowers of varying sizes and flavor profiles (terpenes), as well as different cannabinoid concentrations and THC levels. The plants exhibited excellent root and structural development, with many tops on a single stem, and maintained a high level of health thanks to:

• daily deep cleaning,

• constant airflow (intake + exhaust),

• routine checks to prevent pests, insects, and fungi,

• controlled temperature and proper humidity.

  

The grow was done under low light power: 200 watts. Ideally, the surface should have been covered with 500 watts, which would have allowed 65% to 85% higher yield, but I don’t have that investment right now.

During the last 3 weeks of flowering, trichomes were analyzed under a microscope to determine the exact harvest moment (photos were shown earlier). Harvest was done at an approximate ratio of:

• 60% clear trichomes

• 20% milky

• 20% amber/oxidized

  

This ensures a solid THC level. The plants were in flowering for 98 days. This means that, beyond constant monitoring, confirming whether the work was successful requires around 154 days of patience, discipline, and continuous learning—a mistake on day 140 can ruin months of effort. After chopping, the buds were hung to dry in two tents at 19/20°C and 55–65% humidity, aiming for a slow dry to preserve weight and retain terpenes, cannabinoids, and THC, resulting in high-quality medicine from healthy plants.

It’s not “plant and wait.” The study is about:

• photons,

• light spectrum and frequency,

• soil, microorganisms, and nutrition,

• photosynthesis,

• plant biology,

• human biology (endocannabinoid system),

• medicine (why cannabis is a viable alternative),

• legislation,

• airflow and pressure dynamics.

IT WOULD BOOST THE ECONOMY. Last year I tried to open a Cannabis Club under the current legal framework. There was investment, legal advice, meetings, paperwork. Before starting, I studied for 2 years, consulted lawyers, and prepared everything.

Important correction: INASE was not shut down. There were budget cuts and layoffs in 2024 (Milei government), which affected its operations and delayed procedures, but the agency remains operational. However, Reprocann access was also restricted, reducing the approved conditions. Many patients never get their medicine due to bureaucracy.

Legalizing would mean:

• medicinal industry,

• hemp production,

• oils,

• jobs,

• investment in tech (irrigation, automation, lighting),

• logistics,

• education,

• real estate and rural production.

Mass legalization began in the U.S. in 2012, when Colorado and Washington approved recreational use, and from there it spread nationwide. The industry triggered economic migration to rural areas, job creation, and activation of multiple productive sectors. An apartment moves money once when bought, once when sold. Cannabis activates multiple sectors at once. Plus, it would cut public spending on useless raids targeting people with 2 or 4 plants.

Legalizing marijuana in Argentina would:

- stimulate the economy,

- create jobs,

- reduce state spending,

- enable real access to medicine.

And it would give us back the right to grow without fear.

ty leonor.