OM Grown
The OM of Medicine is now offering GROW classes for our members. Under the expert tutelage of our Professor of Cultivation Brian Sprung, students will learn from his years of advanced growing knowledge and techniques. The five week, twenty hour course will cover all aspects of growing including but not limited to medium, nutrients, lighting, environment, pests and potential problems. The entire course is available for a one time fee of $250 with individual sections available at $65 each. A complete course syllabus is included for potential students to familiarize themselves with. Participating members can reserve their spot via email, phone, or in person at OM. Classes will fill up quickly, so take advantage of this opportunity while there is still room available. Please feel free to contact us directly with any questions.
OM of Medicine School Syllabus
Week 1
May 7 @ 1:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M.
A. Class Introduction
-Class overview and subjects covered
B. Introduction to Hydro
-Pro’s and Cons: Hydro vs. Dirt
C. Picking a Room For Cultivation
1. Air: Temperature, humidity, CO2 and o2
2. Light: Spectrum, Intensity and photoperiod
3. Water: Temperature, PH, EC and oxygen content
4. Nutrients: Composition and Purity
5. Growing Medium: Air content and Moisture content
D. Plan of Attack
1. Floor and Room Plan
2. Space Required
3. Goals
4. Mediums
5. Seed/Clone
Week 1
May 7 @ 4:00 P.M. -6:00 P.M.
-Intensive Nutrient and Water Study
1. Micro and Macro Nutrients breakdown
2. Water Quality
3. Osmosis
4. Common Cultural Problems and Nutrient Disorders
5. Mobile and Immobile nutrients
6. Chemical, Organic Fertilizers and compost teas
7. Additives and Applications
8. Nutrient Uptake at different PH levels
Week 2
May 14 @ 1:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M.
-Growing With Soil
1. PH and Nutrient Uptake in Soil
2. Compost and Soilless Mix Selection
3. Container Maintenance and proper drainage
4. Soil Amendments
5. Seamless Transplanting Technique and container sizes
Week 2
May 14 @ 4:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M.
A. Growing with Hydro
1. Choosing a system that works for you
2. Working with Water
B. Mediums
1. Sterilizing technique
2. PH Levels
3. EC, TDS, PPM
4. Hydroponic Nutrients
5. Hydro-Organic techniques
Week 3
May 21 @ 1:00 P.M. -3:00 P.M.
-Vegetating from Seed and Clone
1. Seeding/cloning techniques
2. Importance of Mother Plants
3. Pruning and Bending
4. FIM and Supercropping techniques
Week 3
May 21 @ 4:00 P.M. -6:00 P.M.
-Blooming and Flowering Plants
1. Pre-Flowering
2. Sinsemilla
3. Harvesting
4. Drying
5. Curing
6. Storing
7. Re-generation
Week 4
May 28 @ 1:00 P.M. -3:00 P.M.
-Strains
1. What strains of medicine will work for me?
2. Main differences between Indica and Sativa
3. Introduction to crossbreeding
4. Good Indoor and Outdoor Strains
Week 4
May 28 @ 4:00 P.M. -6:00 P.M.
-Consumption
1. History of Cannabis
2. Consumption techniques
3. Making Hash, Pills, and Medical Tinctures
Week 5
June 4 @ 1:00 P.M. -3:00 P.M.
-Pests and Diseases
1. Prevention
2. Control
3. Insects
4. Sprays and Traps
5. Natural Remedies
6. Biological Controls
7. Fungi and Viruses
8. Troubleshooting
Week 5
June 4th @ 4:00 P.M. -6:00 P.M.
-Security and Law
1. Growroom Security
2. Caregiver and Patient defined
3. Medical Act Terms, Protection and Rules
