Cultivation

by Adele Worsley   |   4 days ago

Cannabis Cultivation and Solar: Improving Energy Efficiency in the Industry

The cannabis industry’s ecological footprint is not as green as we think, but solar may help.

by George Mouratidis   |   5 days ago

Proper Cannabis Curing Critical

Attention to detail can make the difference between average and great cannabis products. Growing cannabis or hemp commercially is a multi-step process, taking a holistic approach.

by Karl Kulik   |   October 31, 2018

Getting Your Cannabis Grow Off to a Great Start

There’s nothing a cannabis cultivator enjoys more than harvesting the dense, fragrant buds at the end of a successful grow. However, getting there takes a touch of finesse, as well as an understanding of basic plant biology. Getting the early parts of the growing process right is essential to reaping a dream yield.

by Kristina Etter   |   October 25, 2018

Fohse: Surpassing the Sun

As James Bradley and his associates ended one project in Las Vegas, they were left seeking a new opportunity. With a philosophy that perfection is not a destination, but a journey – he and his team set out to revolutionize LED lighting systems and join the momentum in a budding industry.

by Kristina Etter   |   September 14, 2018

AI and Machine Learning for Accurate Predictive Analysis

This week, CannabisTech took the opportunity to speak with Ally Monk, CEO of MotorLeaf, about this crystal ball technology designed for tomatoes, cannabis, and anything else produced under the sun… (or grow lights).

by Editorial Team   |   September 08, 2018

What Does Hemp Biomass Actually Mean?

A veteran executive of both the biomass and hemp industry blasted the use of the term “biomass” by the nescient hemp industry during an interview with Cannabis Tech Media.

by Kristina Etter   |   August 30, 2018

Leveraging IPM to Grow a Safe, Compliant, and High-Yielding Cannabis Crop

Pest control is a significant concern in the cannabis industry and not all pest solutions are created equally. In this webcast, Todd Statzer and Ellis Smith walk us through some of the critical factors to set up a successful IPM program.

by Jessica McKeil   |   August 24, 2018

Cannabis Cultivation for the Space Age: Automated Crop Logistic and Robotics

Cannabis cultivation is permeated with technological innovations for a future that is closer than people think

by Bryan Sherman   |   August 16, 2018

Cultivation cost control: The competitive advantage

How to reduce operating cost and improve quality and consistency with the same dime. It doesn’t cost more to do it properly.

by Jessica McKeil   |   July 30, 2018

OLEDs Moving from Television Screens to Cannabis Grow Ops

Low heat and energy efficient lighting could dramatically change how we farm cannabis.

by Kristina Etter   |   July 25, 2018

AgriTask Empowers Farmers with Technology

A thoughtful conversation with Omri Krikeb, the Director of Agricultural Innovations at AgriTask

by Jessica McKeil   |   July 25, 2018

Cannabis Aquaponics: Green Relief Is the First of Its Kind in North America

Big things are happening in the rolling landscape surrounding the industrial city of Hamilton, Ontario. In a 30,000ft subterranean bunker, partially hidden from view thanks to its living grass roof, Green Relief is growing medical marijuana using aquaponics.

by kyle moffitt   |   July 19, 2018

Turn Up the Volume with Vertical Cultivation

Kyle Moffitt makes the case for the efficiency and long term gains of growing vertically

by Carl Lehrburger   |   July 13, 2018

Cloning Agricultural Hemp with Carell

This month on Ask A Hempster, Carell heads to a Boulder Colorado hemp farm to visit with Andrew Purnell, Master Grower.  Andrew explains the difficulty of growing from seed in the field and provides an overview of the preferred cloning method.

by Ellis Smith   |   July 12, 2018

Cannabis Micropropagation

Want to learn more about cannabis micropropagation?

by Jessica McKeil   |   June 20, 2018

The Future of Profiling Cannabis

In this interview, Matt Sampson describes how the market trend is shifting towards refinement and more nuanced cannabinoid and terpene profiles.

by Kenzie Nelligan   |   June 15, 2018

How to Grow Cannabis Post Legalization

Understanding the basics when considering your own home grow

by Jessica McKeil   |   June 05, 2018

Mastering VPD Control for Plentiful Harvests

Why should cannabis growers concern themselves with vapor pressure deficit (VPD) in their grow operation? It is an interesting approach, and while it is definitely an advanced environmental measurement technique, it's worth exploring for indoor grow rooms.

by Joe Powers   |   May 23, 2018

Emerging Hemp Technologies & Machinery

Large-scale Hemp production technology and equipment begin with processing and decortication.

by Kristina Etter   |   May 21, 2018

Enhancing Cannabis Grows: CO2 Foliar Spray

In a recent press release, CO2 Gro Inc., formerly Blue Ocean Nutrasciences, announced it is moving closer to gaining approval for use of its patented CO2 Foliar Spray by Canadian Licensed Producers (LP) of cannabis. The recent decision by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory agency declares the product does not meet the definition of a pesticide according to the Pest Control Products Act.