Legendary Horticulturist | Jorge Cervantes (Documentary Interview)

[@jorgecervantesmj]

Thanks for all the great comments! I am very proud to have inspired so many cannabis cultivators around the world. My goal has always been to teach you about cannabis cultivation by giving you the tools to grow and learn how to make your own decisions. Now countless people are much better educated and knowledgable than me. This is the best feeling in the world! This interview was completed some eight years ago in Portland, Oregon when I was visiting there. I believe Mike McDermott was responsible for the professional work. I remember him well, no pressure and honest emotions is what he asked for. I did my best to deliver. Thanks Mike and family!

[@veela420]

I never ever dreamt about being able to communicate with the mysterious black bearded black dreadlocked guy who has done so much for the worldwide community ❤ Hi Jorge! Thanks for everything!

[@pegasusdroneserviceaustral758]

Thanks for your years of selfless dedication Mr Cervantes. A gentleman and a scholar. I was wondering if you could maybe do a video talking more about Neville Schoenmakers. I live in Mullumbimby Australia {near Nimbin} and one of his most fabled strains was Mullum madness as im sure you know. Most people don't know he was Australian and like yourself had to leave his home to pursue his passion which ended up benefiting all of us I guess. funny old world aint it? Think I need to hit the bong after typing all this. Peace out brother.

[@jorgecervantesmj]

Thanks so much mate. May Neville RIP.

[@TheAceofhearts84]

💚

[@cagmz]

I remember your old outdoor grow videos. Dreadlocks and big sunglasses 💚

[@alexroca6981]

Fuck me, back in the early 2000's I went to a shop and asked "I need a book about growing weed?" "you need the bible" was the reply, in return I was furnished with Jorge Cervantes guide to indoor marijuana horticulture. That book changed my life!

[@Lissica1]

Mine too, it was the worst book about growing i ever have read! Just a few examples: "sand is a good growing substrate, i love sand! (... yes molded roots too man!)", "Cops are using FLIR (forwand looking infrared) to detect your grow (NOT! FLIR cant look through roofs, walls and windows)", "UV is bad for your plants (half incorrect)"etc. Most of the recommended herbicides and insecticitdes are highly toxic and carcinogenic, they damage your health and plants too!!! But i have to admit, if you are able to filter out the real good informations through all this nonsene, and it was a lot, you can learn something about growing. To be clear, i have a high respect to Mr Cervantes for all what he has done for Cannabis and the ppl who are into it! I just want to say, there are and were better books out there.

[@MWorth-w8b]

I Agree 😂 god bless

[@levihirsch9523]

Same here . Little shop in Kansas City

[@NordicMushroom]

I've learned everything on the beginning of my journey from Jorge, dude's a legend.

[@alfrede.newmen3024]

# 1 in the world. Jorge Cervantes. THEE Cannabis expert. Thank You Jorge !

[@cannabisresistance6757]

🤣🤣

[@tradward]

Finally! A face to the name. His book introduced me to the world of Horticulture in 2000 in which I went on to study and graduate. Thank you Jorge!

[@Hellgrinde]

I deeply understand and adore this man. He tough to me how to grow and helped me realize my passion. Forever grateful my friend 💚🌱✊

[@nellyschulz7509]

Def his a lengend😊🎉

[@williambarringer6513]

I’ve done it long enough now that I wouldn’t say its my “passion”, I like making bubble if any part of the process I enjoy and could describe as a “passion” it’s that part of it, the cultivation is just a long necessity step to get to that point, I’ve never had any aspirations beyond supplying myself I’m so sick of buying it, i wasted as much time waiting for people as I do in my garden, not to mention the money, it just doesn’t make sense for anyone to buy it anymore leds were the breakthrough we needed there’s no excuse now

[@Stay_Medicated_Pa]

I feel bad for you. He's a fraud. Read a REAL horticulture book for yourself and stop listening to these imposter here to RAPE your pockets

[@daru6088]

Love his stuff❤😊

[@Stay_Medicated_Pa]

You ppl have clearly never grown any real plants or you would know that 12.12 and 18.6 are bullshit and a waste of power and equipment. He's owned by Dutch marketing and only tells you what Ben Dronkers tells him that he can....you all need to read a REAL horticulture book and see for yourself....tell a REAL farmer that you're doing 12.12 and he will laugh at you. Plants absorb 8hrs of light a day tops, in nature. So you're stressing your plants with the extra light. They literally produce a enzyme to protect themselves after 8 hrs. That's energy they could use to make medicine...try 8 hrs light and 16 darkness. You'll see the difference for yourself. Jorge wants you to run your bills up and need to buy a new light sooner cause he makes money that way....total predatory marketing... hightimes was created by the Dutch to market and sell products to the stupid Americans...and yall fall for it hook lime and sinker. Keep reading Ed Rosenthals garbage instead of a real horticulture book

[@aliveandfilming2]

There's no way it burns memory cells , cuz I remember driving downtown Toronto to get this book like it was yesterday 23 yrs ago. One of the best book I own.

[@cropduster2740]

I still remember the first time i smoked at age 12. Am 67 now and still smoking and as sharp as ever.Weed saved me.

[@christianfoged4480]

There’s nothing called a memory cell

[@dominick253]

I smoke all day everyday for medicine for my anxiety. I took three college classes before starting my business. I was top of every class not even close. I always had a little chuckle after I would be the number one person on every final after going in absolutely roasted. 😂😂😂 Study high test high My all-time favorite was my last final I was the last person in and the first person out. 7 minutes to the final and I got a 97% 😂😂😂 TBH I was 30 and everyone else is 18-20 so of course they weren't really motivated to study business... Wheres this is literally going to be used in months for my business.

[@TaeSikCha]

Depends how old you were. Most brains stop developing between 22-25 years of age. If you don't smoke a lot before that point, you won't notice.

[@edgewatersbestguitarist1524]

Only time my memory got messed up was the 6 day medically induced coma they put me in using fentanyl based barbiturates. Couldn't remember a thing when I woke up, it's taken me about a year to get my memory working properly again and remember a lot of my past. But a bunch of it is just gone. Poof! One of my best friends smoked just as often as me and all through school. He walked in white at graduation, got a 4 year master's degree in technical engineering , and just passed an 8 HOUR exam to get his professional engineer's license. Pretty much double pay raise. Now he's the guy with the clipboard walking around the construction site telling everyone what they're doing wrong lol just as high as me! Plus the craft beers haha they rock.

[@inthemountainswithken]

I was on the cover of Jorge's "Gardening Indoors" book in 1987. The photo was taken in the basement of a house my parents rented in the North end of Seattle. My father converted the basement into a grow room. For the cover photo they moved the cannabis plants out and brought in a sea of flowering marigolds. At the time I was in kindergarten and can remember being so proud that I was on the cover of a book. I begged my Mom to let me take the book to 'show and tell', at school but she wouldn't let me. I was so disappointed. But it was during the height of the war on drugs, and years later that house was raided during the infamous "Operation Green Merchant".

[@MaxSmell210]

🤙🏻

[@codymanson8691]

This is a down to earth take on cannabis. Nice coming from the man himself. This was great. Growing cannabis changed my life for the better.

[@jessepinkman3844]

What a nice human! We need more of people like Jorge.....☺

[@BASE5NYC]

Long before youtube I learned how to grow by reading a book by Jorge. Within 2 years we had a huge hidden facility in Brooklyn with over 300 plants supplying delivery services in NYC in the late 90s. All from one book, a bunch of High Times mags....and some trial and error. - Thanks Jorge.

[@indoor420]

Great job back in the good ol days

[@bradpnw1897]

Jorge Cervantes has been a huge influence in my life for many years I am so grateful to him at for him for what he has done a true compassionate amazing human being thank God he was born and it still here thank you Jorge. I hope you understand even a tenth of the amount of people you have impacted and helped influence their lives and been such a good positive influence. I still have my first edition book of indoor marijuana horticulture he is a true living legend. Hopefully he can keep making money by publishing books or whatever he can do as many of these people have been pushed to the wayside by the big corporations taking over and the few that have the licenses that control all the power now. It's interesting there is an old proverb talking about how marijuana is for the poor people but now it seems it is only for the greedy in the rich and only controlled by the greedy and the rich whereas before there was so many more people making money off it and able to make money off it now very few people can. Either way thank you for your contributions to this amazing plan and all that you have done and the many people you have influenced in the many people you will continue to influence may peace be with you and your family for the rest of your life.

[@jean_carlos_shells]

Jorge is one of the gems in our industry deserves an lifetime award bands down

[@jancelantzen]

Dude sparked a huge passion when I got his book from Borders books back in 2010. Still growin' today!

[@donmccracken9561]

👑 Jose Cervantes is one of the OG's of growing his and Ed rosenthal's books are what got me started back in 2002! 🎩 📴

[@Crobar808]

The indoor bible!!!

[@FloridaMan-xu1iw]

I read all his books then just compared them to the BOTANY books at the library and yeah. I was better with the free botany books. Jorges books have cool pictures though. Ready a book on botany and maybe chemistry.

[@chrisfromnoosa1905]

Don't tell Jorge that ; an intense rivalry used to exist between he and Ed, especially when High Times replaced the 'Ask Ed' segment with 'Jorges Rx '. Though I sincerely hope that is in the past..........love them both!

[@WildEGHatch]

❤ George, your book has helped me immensely to learn how to grow and how to problem solve and it was paramount for me getting into the hobby as my mentor also learned from your book and we just affectionately call it the Bible! You’ve encouraged multiple generations of growers and it’s absolutely inspiring to a young grower like myself! Thanks for Sharing your story and contributing to the knowledge pool. Hell I’d be really interested to see you intrviewed on breeders syndicate 2.0 as they’re working on building out a genome codex on cannabis and preserving the history that was so tightly held during the heart of the war on drugs

[@hallcody3]

This man changed the world, everyone in this lifestyle hopes to have such a fulfilling life. I Love cannabis and appreciate this man’s contribution to me and the generation who have come since. Cheers Jorge !

[@jpMcnab]

The first and only cannabis book I bought. My parents took it. Been missing for 15yrs

[@nowaistedspace4946]

LMAO!

[@luisscrivs3695]

I literally cracked up when I read that comment. Had a flashback to my dad swinging a huge coconut bong he found against the wall and it smashing and spilling resin soaked bong water all over him. Just like right now I was high and couldn't contain cracking up laughing out loud. The remnants of the broken bong that remained in my old man's hand got thrown grenade stylee into my face immediately in retaliation for that particular uncontrolled outburst of laughter fit. Ol' man lit me up. I was approx 15yo in 1995 when this happened. Also my dad would have burned this book for sure. I didn't read Jorge's book until 1997 anyways.

[@MaxSmell210]

Bruh

[@trappenweisseguy27]

Yes Jorge, plants are great. I don’t grow only cannabis but hot peppers, house plants and herbs as well. Learning how to grow more than one type of plant gets you in tune with plant life and helps your results with cannabis and vice versa. Starting the my harvest on Wednesday 😁 and my ghost peppers 🌶 are close as well.

[@Pam-m4p]

I can see and feel his passion for this plant 🌱 thank you sir for all that you have done to educate and support the growing community ❤

[@FloridaMan-xu1iw]

I can see that he made millions off shitty books that didnt have half the information as a botany texbook. If he had a real passion PHD of BoTANy would be next to his name. Cant grow a tomato you cant gtow weed

[@Magnum3144]

The way he casually states that they will probably change the def of "strain" to fit marijuana after taking the time to explain the difference and why he uses "variety" shows how intelligent this man truly is. His passion is SO real and palpable. I wish I could have coffee and a joint with this man or better yet, wish he were my friend

[@SharniS333]

From now on I have traded the word strain for variety

[@BustedNut-]

I have known of Jorge since his high times days back in the 90's and have a few of his books. He definitely was an inspiration to me, he is a knowledgeable grower as well as a pretty good writer.

[@Parialated]

Jorge you are my friend, a teacher and a inspiration I know what it's like to be treated as a criminal and lose your home over the passion and love for this special plant.... Forever a legend! 21:45 almost made me cry

[@markblackvisuals]

Read the book 12 years ago, until this day still have the growers bible on my phone, hats off to you sir

[@russellzauner]

I bought your book as a teen and I have it to this day (the rainbow colored cover). Thanks!

[@tractororganics]

God bless this man for saying the quote. “You come from a place where your a criminal… than you go someplace else, and everybody likes you…” such a beautiful emotional quote jorge, I know how you feel . I am waiting for my acceptance as well, regarding cannabis medicine

[@patswayze7359]

As a fellow grower ,this man and his friends are priceless, things wouldn't be the same without these soliders,cheers!

[@MrTHCa-420]

Jorge is such an inspiration to all cannabis cultivators worldwide. His book, "Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor/Outdoor Medical Grower's Bible" has helped me in my journey as a grower and I couldn't thank him enough for all the knowledge he has shared with all of us!

[@MRFUCR]

Overgrow the dam planet, cheerz from ny , stay frosty

[@tomcassidy2525]

captain jack - dj short - jorge cervantes - well done oregon cannabis stories - thank you

[@IronRangeGreens]

This guy and that book changed my life- thanks Jorge❤

[@pipersall6761]

Great story. Thank you and bless you Jorge.

[@Krazybaldhead447k]

Jorge Cervantes is a gem that must be treasured. I've been a fan since I was a child. I also share the love for plants, their life, science, geography, their connection to all life in general as well as the desire to discover and enjoy . Thank you Jorge Cervantes

[@houseofstone3560]

Oh man I read this dudes articles in high times back in the late 90’s. That was my start.

[@SkunkMagick]

Oh man! Hit me right in the feels brother! Amazing to hear about your life my friend!

[@D.Cooper420]

What a legend. You helped us all so much. You taught me to grow through your books as well and now I grow for medicinal patients and it's the most rewarding job ever

[@mattski1979]

So fun to watch and listen to someone who knows what they love and loves what they do. I can listen to this man talk for days. Thank you very much.

[@cellphonestop]

Great interview! He is just like I imagine him being. Much love🫶🏼🇵🇷

[@rhonin420]

boricua!

[@cellphonestop]

@@rhonin420 🫶🏼🇵🇷💨 Saludos!

[@PaddyBoyBKLYN]

Jorge! This guys DVDs, and books are what got me started growing almost 20 years ago. This gives me such a nostalgic feeling. 🙂

[@cheebacheeobusiness3893]

Fascinating how so poorly produced documentary can be so magnetic - he's a legend worth for listening and watching 💚✌️

[@cocoteros2757]

i learn grow cannabis whit your book, now i have a grow shop you are the best, 💚💚💚

[@greatpar]

Memories. Bags sold by fingers 🙏🇦🇺

[@MaxSmell210]

All of y’all are Jorge’s kids, 🫵🏻all y’all! Thanks pops, you changed the game for a lot of people, 🫡 respect! Edit: …feel like I just had a whole therapy session 😅

[@atpeace420]

I’ve bought all your books thank you

[@quincyholland1868]

Thanks for all the help brudda

[@michaelhubbard8285]

2 of Jorge's books are on my book shelf in my living room because it's that time of the season. Ive been in Jorge's class of growing since 2006 when I bought his book. Thank you for teaching me to grow Jorge! Cool interview

[@MartinMignogna]

Thank you Jorge! I understand what you went through with being looked upon as a criminal. It was smart to move away from people who don't value you.

[@tons-wb1hl]

I'm going to read this man's books. Brilliant horticulturist.

[@Leftwheels]

Hey Jorge, got your Medical Growers Bible 20 years ago, seen many a harvest since then. Thanks for the awesome reeference manual!

[@Phil-ld8uv]

Your Book got me started 1995. I had early version with the spine and had a few more over the years, It was so valuable. Thank You Mr. Van Patten.

[@vincentpcappello4512]

I admire your dedication and foresight best wishes Jorge!!!

[@gobelinle6301]

Living legend! Gracias Jorge

[@kottonmouthdude12]

Thank u For your dedication to this plant if it wasn't for people like you. I wouldn't have the knowledge that I do thank you so much.

[@tribalinknews]

A Legend...A Magician.... Green Thumb...Cool brother...met him at Expo in Colombia

[@chronicwizardmargol7265]

Thank you for sharing your story and information.

[@drgr33nUK]

It's mad how Jorge's book made its way across the world! Back in the mid-90s, I was sick smoking poor quality hash. There were a few guys growing a few plants in a wardrobe and doing very well growing some dutch skunk. I asked them to help me out so I can grow some for myself, but they said no and said it was to protect their business 😂 So, I bought Jorge's book and the rest is history. My first grow was amazing! So much so, the same guys wanted to know what I was doing to get such great results. I'm pretty sure I still have his book.

[@antij.c.656]

This man is the legend of all the legends when it comes to the Chronic. Thanks for the growing knowledge.

[@Justinian169]

Jorge’s grow books are a staple in any collection-an absolute must-have!

[@tonyfrasca8259]

This guy is a hero!! Best book I've ever learned from.

[@Criticclubmiami]

Thank you, Jorge much appreciation💚

[@loopmantra8314]

The very first tutorial, and almost everything I learned, came from this legend right here ❤

[@A.Lister.Crowley]

Jorge’s book taught me how to grow in the early 2000s when I was in high school

[@MrPaytonw34]

I’ve enjoyed every second of every video on this channel. I love cannabis and I love good storytelling so this channel is the spot . Keep em comin

[@StoneSoupVideos]

I started indoor cultivating in 1993ish, and the entire effort was based entirely on a grow guide by Cervantes;. I can't recall the exact title, but that guide started me on a journey that has only gotten better with time. Interestingly, the tips and techniques I learned in that guide I still use today. Jorge will always be my cannabis guru for introducing me to one of the greatest hobbies I've ever enjoyed. Thank you.

[@roysmith5293]

Thank you Jorge, bout your book and saw you on KZbin many years ago. you’ve been probably one of the original biggest positive influences on my growing of organic weed. Glad it’s legal now for many reasons, but the war continues the corporations have the desire to ruin this plant like they have with big tobacco, and big liquor, and every thing else. the war still continues big thanks Jorge 👍

[@rodkatz4615]

George Van Patten wow thanks for sharing your life story! I could see the pain in your eyes several times like when you talked about being alienated, having to live 2 lives, especially being labeled a criminal to finding acceptance when you moved to Spain and the feeling of vindication in California when you were able to buy cannabis legally. Before this video I wasn't aware of your contributions to the movement for that also Thank you! Now I need to educate myself with your writings!!! ☮☯💚🔥🌿

[@MultiBthompson]

Wow man, you can feel the emotion from the interview. Thank you for sharing your story and information it’s helped thousands of people. I bought several of your books over the years. 🙏

[@timw9024]

One of the best there is. ❤️ big thanks

[@jamess.1140]

I never finished reading his first book but, its the reason I started growing✌🙏

[@chaplainkelly2025]

Waited for over 50 years and it's finally LEGAL in MINNESOTA! And I quit smoking years ago. But I've got like 14 vapes now; and LOVING IT!

[@darindenton7725]

One of the best interviews! (In my opinion) Keep doing what you’re doing! Look forward to the next one!! 💚

[@john-roywattie1483]

Fantastic video! I didn't know much about this guy while growing up but I've always known he was legendary in the cannabis world!

[@petercox5584]

Thank you Jorge ✌

[@sup1e]

Jorge's good people in my book. One of the few putting out decent info back in the day when there was so little around for us compared to recent years. A dozen or so of us that have been growing for a long time met&smoked fatties with Jorge at the first or second cow palace expo ~15yrs ago and he was super chill. My first time using the card at a dispo was at the same place/prob around the same time in Sebastopol too--definitely a memorable moment.

[@jamesbrown-wp1pc]

love this guy was doing it before it was cool thanks for all your teachings

[@seanod7157]

His books are on my shelf now.

[@greglucero8714]

Thank you for sharing, you have always been a legend around here in Washington State.

[@coreylopina23]

Guy taught me how to grow. Thankyou George. You are a legend!!!

[@AmmMoorra-dn9rw]

My family has had me stalked for a lotta years. Thanks for sharing your story

[@seanjmajor]

Got my first book in December of 2005. Almost been growing for 20 years now. From a four plant gorilla grow to gorilla closets and hydroponics facilities.

[@tinocorreia4001]

This man helped me tremendously. I wish there was some way to thank him. God bless him 🙏

[@IntoTheFire777]

I bought all that BS they told me in school, and then when I was in high school (lol "high" school), my friends were wanting to try it so I did some research to show them how dangerous it was... I just remember the feeling of sitting at my computer amd going "well crap, I was lied to this whole time". That sparked a fire that's still going strong today. I ended up coming across Jorge Cervantes' Grower's Bible, and I must've read that thing cover to cover at least 8 times, I was fascinated and hooked on learning more. I know I'm not alone in being inspired by this man, thank you Jorge.

[@justinmcgonigle5587]

Jorge…those buds are huge!

[@robertwestern5908]

I am still dealing with the system for last 3 years after having a mother in law narc me off for 5 plants .my wife survived cancer had part of stomach removed the plant helps her eat and better her overall health .It sucks to have someone so set in wrecking people life's for trying to make a better life .Cannabis is a very needed natural medicine. Thank you for your life's work

[@b-allowed-farmeroff1586]

Love this man he has always set the bar and changed the world for the better I'll never forget you and my kids will know your name

[@Brave_Heart333]

I’m glad you found a good home. I know people both here and not here anymore that can relate with those tears. ❤

[@anyhuman100]

Great guy, would be good to get more content from him and what he’s developed

[@TNBNaturals]

Jorge we miss you my friend! Thanks for recommending TNB CO2 to everyone. As well as letting all know it’s the best option out in the industry😊

[@PrimalNomad]

One of the best presenters & minds on the subject. 🔥

[@giovanniamore7532]

i like homegrowing better than just buýing 😄 gotta love them little greenies

[@allanmckone8853]

Great, sensible talk. You love growing it, and as a "recovered" paraplegic, I love smoking it.

[@stevef.m.2188]

Thank you

[@TrashPanda-h5x]

so thankful for such a wonderful man

[@samuelquintana7577]

After watching this video i emphasize with jorge cevantez totally . I never thought this day would come either.. i too went thru lots of hard times, i grew hundreds of plants gorillia grow whith a few friends& a guy who had jst came back fr . Vietnam , But yes thanks to all those people who brought seeds back or when to otber resources to keep them seeds going is a blessing harely any one realizes how fortunate we are to be where we are TODAY....

[@bryannakvinda8411]

I learned everything from George wish he knew the amount of hidden friends he had in America I started growing in 98 in highschool in Oklahoma it was a hard struggle and we would never be where we are with out this amazing man

[@jorgecervantesmj]

Thanks my friend. Steve Dobson, the state horticulturist from Oklahoma and I were friends and members of the Garden Writers of America.

[@chrisjohnson-kr7oj]

Thanks for what youve done for Mexico Jorge!

[@giovanniamore7532]

got his indoor book.. its a treasure 🥰👍

[@sherwinfynn122]

Thank you Jorge Cervantes you taught so much all the best to you and ur family aa❤

[@brittweir8844]

Mind Blowing video ❤

[@aliveandfilming2]

!!!! 😮 😳 I still have my " Indoor Marijuana Horticulture " Bible 😊 by Jorge Cervantes... bought in early 2000's ❤ Thank you my good Sir 🤓

[@AOLMEANWOODLS7]

Probs the worste book out ther lol