Lighting is both essential and one of the largest cost components in controlled environment cannabis production. Youbin Zheng of the University of Guelph in Canada will discuss optimum light spectrum, technology, intensity, and more in the context of controlled environment cannabis cultivation from propagation to flower harvesting. Zheng has been actively involved in collaborative indoor […]
A variety of designs allow for year-round production in desert and tropical climates or extended season in colder climates. Featuring 100% tunable power to meet daily light integral needs, the TG-1000HVR emits up to 1000W and 2500 μmol/s of full-spectrum light to provide a versatile growing solution for indoor and greenhouse cultivation. The Delta CUP-5 […]
According to an article on Forbes.com, the bill would ease the process by which researchers apply for approval to study cannabis by ensuring a sufficient supply of cannabis intended for research and placing deadlines on federal agencies to consider applications on time. Cannabis research has been limited for years in the U.S., although several states […]
Architects are licensed professionals who have the education, training, experience, and the vision to guide you through the entire process – from initial schematic concepts all the way through construction completion. A building doesn’t just need walls and a roof – there are myriad factors like site topography, structural systems, plumbing, mechanical systems, electrical design, […]
Proper scheduling helps cultivation businesses meet their production goals and fulfill their promises to investors, regulators, and stakeholders. The most successful cannabis cultivation teams strictly follow their production plans, and only under certain circumstances do they modify them. Like a mosquito extracting blood from a vein, these insects tap into the plant’s leaves, stems, and […]
Grow Sessions is a space where commercial cultivators and horticulture enthusiasts can visit with industry experts as they share their wisdom, knowledge, and experience to help growers navigate through an ever-changing industry. …Read the full story
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Several millennia of co-evolution and prehistoric human selection have provided the diversity of THC-rich, landrace varietals from which contemporary strains have been developed. Clandestine cultivation and trade, and the outcrossing nature of this plastic species, have resulted in the diversity of poly hybrid cultivars currently in production. Currently, the flood of economic interest in this […]
When cold-frame greenhouses and outdoor spaces are not viable for crop production, climate-controlled greenhouses can maximize cultivation activity. Cannabis demands a tightly controlled environment and continuous production, which leads to a high cost of downtime and a high return on investment for efficiency. In this article, RII’s Technical Director and members of the organization’s Technical […]
Students were asking about growing and the development of cannabis,” Ticonchuk says, adding that the provost “recommended we look into the development” of cannabis courses. …Read the full story
In the world of fungi, powdery mildew is unique, and controlling it can prove tricky for commercial cannabis growers. Powdery mildew spores don’t require standing water to germinate, only brief periods of high humidity. Day and night temperatures should not fluctuate more than about 15°F. Wall-mounted fans help to disperse the spores, and employees that […]
Cannabis growers, like anyone else producing a crop in a greenhouse, are looking for ways to improve labor efficiency by automating as much of the growing process as possible. Efficiency and compliance are top priorities for the FloraCal team, which harvests every week in its 20,000 square-foot cultivation facility. Trimming is a complex and crucial […]
Humboldt Seed Company, the largest legal cannabis seed seller in California, has announced a partnership with British Columbia-based Nymera to offer the first feminized, organic-certified seeds in the world to Canadian and global markets. Pro-Cert is accredited by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and its equivalency arrangements. “We are excited to share a piece of […]
