Any other variables to the outdoor growing process that you can think of to change that will maximize the overall THC content would be greatly appreciated by me, and others I'm sure.

If you are going to plant in the ground...prepare the site this fall. Spade up the earth and add all-purpose fertilizer or manure, remove weeds, leaves and cover with mulch. If the soil looks poor or hard clay, add humus or top soil and maybe some perlite.