cannabis Articles
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How will Cannabis legalization effect the retail hydroponics market?
It’s no secret that there has been a massive Cannabis Boom in North America over the past several months with cannabis legalization looming in Canada and several states in the U.S. becoming legal. Investors continue to pour money into the industry. Even Snoop Dog is taking a break from his rap gig to get in on the action with celebrity endorsements and a new line of ganja. All of this ...
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Hand Trimming vs. Automated Trimming
One of the most critical aspects of harvesting cannabis is understanding how to trim your plants. Cannabis is gaining popularity within the market because of the many benefits we know it for. A proper trim decides how pleasant or harsh the smoking experience will be for the user. Therefore, it is important to understand the pros and cons of the two major trim types and how trimming trays for ...
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Harvesting Cannabis: When and How?
Cannabis is the kind of plant that is known for numerous medicinal benefits. And it is the kind of plant that is not quite difficult to grow. The plant will grow wherever it is given the ideal conditions to thrive. However, the harvesting requires a lot of time and effort, even more care than growing the actual plant itself. You can buy a Cannabis harvesting machine and get the job done, but ...
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Issues to Avoid when Drying Cannabis
Cultivating cannabis can be challenging, as it will only grow and thrive under specific conditions. Also, cannabis requires special care to be fragrant, potent, and free of pests and contaminants. These challenges still continue even at the harvesting, drying, and curing stages. Without special care, cultivators may not produce quality products or risk the loss of essential minerals like ...
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Cultivation System that Enhances Opportunities in the Cannabis Industry—Delta 9
Many of the Canadian cannabis companies are focused on expanding into the US cannabis market in 2021. The one remaining obstacle is that if they grow cannabis or own retail stores in Canada, they are prohibited from entering the US market until cannabis is legal at the federal level. Without federal legalization and safe banking in the US market, however, navigating through the hurdles of the ...
By Delta 9
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Thrips damage: how to win the fight for your cannabis
Thrips, ah. the little insects that can pose annoying issues for cannabis cultivation. Thrips are minuscule, elongated insects that feed on cannabis plants’ sap, resulting in discolouration, crooked development, and decreased yields. But chill, fellow growers! It is possible to effectively prevent and treat thrips damage with the correct information and methods. The impact of thrips on ...
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Identify, prevent & treat russet mites on cannabis
As a cannabis grower, you will hopefully be aware of the importance of maintaining strong, healthy plants. However, one little pest, the infamous Russet Mite, can seriously harm your crop. These minuscule bugs can significantly damage your cannabis plants, resulting in lower yields or even crop loss. But fear not—you can effectively prevent and treat russet mites if you have the correct ...
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Quality Control in the Growing Cannabis Market
As the Cannabis market grows for both medical and recreational use, so does the need for standardized quality control within the industry. When it comes to Cannabis quality control there are many things to consider, from moisture content to pesticide use. Moisture Content Cannabis flower moisture content should be tested and controlled to: minimize the risk of mold formation; control ...
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Vacuum Filtration for Cannabis Winterization
One of a handful of challenges the regulated cannabis industries face today is creating an end-product at a price point that competes with long-established illicit supply chains. Time, equipment costs, and operating costs are all significant factors in deciding which production methods to implement in daily operations at cannabis ...
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Cannabis Irrigation-Israel
Getting to Know Cannabis Farming Israel’s agricultural industry is ripening for the beginning of medical cannabis export, with the expected passage of medical export legislation by the end of the year. The timing is particularly fruitful for growers who are interested in succeeding in a new venture that is still in its infancy. The rewards are also high: Israel’s Health and Finance ...
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Roots to Recreation: Cannabis Legalization Promotes Grow Room Expansion
Criminalization of cannabis cultivation and consumption in the United States began with prohibition by certain states in the early 20th century (between 1911 and 1933, some 29 states banned the cultivation and/or use of cannabis), with the first significant nationwide federal restrictions implemented under the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937. More recently, just as the states instituted the first ...
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MJBizCon 2019 Recap: New Products to Revolutionize Cannabis Processing
After attending MJBizCon this past December, Sterlitech can attest that this year’s conference was bigger than ever with 40,000 people from 75 countries in attendance. Our Sales Engineer, Kensen Hirohata, managed our booth for the duration of the event with visits from other members of our staff, including Sara Azari, Application Engineer and Mark Spatz, President and Founder. Below are ...
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Cannabis Facility Roof - Case Study
Growing cannabis indoors is the easiest way to control environmental conditions and ensure a consistent, medical-grade product. HVAC energy costs are a major consideration for growers, and proper building insulation plays a big role in reducing those costs. Spray Polyurethane Foam or SPF may be the ultimate choice in insulation. With R values of up to 6.5 per inch, it can insulate even better ...
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How to Use Labels in Your Growing Cannabis Business
With medicinal as well as recreational cannabis being legalized across North America in recent years, the industry has seen tremendous growth. However, while this has led to impressive profits for a growing cannabis business, including producers and distributors, it has also brought with it a host of new regulations and standards. This includes strict regulations on the identification of all ...
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Magnesium deficiency in cannabis: the chilly conundrum
Hey there, fellow cannabis cultivator! If you’re delving into the fascinating world of cannabis cultivation, you probably already know how crucial nutrients are for your plants. One nutrient that holds immense significance in this green journey is magnesium. However, there’s a chilly conundrum we need to address: the inability of cannabis plants to absorb magnesium at low ...
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VPD and cannabis: A complete guide
Welcome, cannabis growers, to our comprehensive guide on Vapour Pressure Deficit! If you come across the acronym VPD and wonder, “what does VPD stand for?” then you are about to find out! As you embark on your journey to cultivating thriving cannabis plants, it’s essential to understand the significance of VPD. It has vital impacts on your crop’s health and yield. In this ...
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Preventing nutrient burn: essential tips for healthy plants
If you’re a cannabis grower, you know that healthy plants are essential for a successful crop. However, even with the best intentions and care, nutrient burn can occur and cause significant damage. Nutrient burn is a common problem that can affect cannabis plants. It leads to a range of cannabis leaf symptoms and ultimately affects the plant’s growth and yield. In this article, we ...
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What are the most common forms of Cannabis testing?
With cannabis now legal, either for medicinal or recreational use, in a number of countries around the world, the scientific community is increasingly focussing on its quality control and ensuring it is safe for use. There isn't just one form of testing which can be carried out to determine the 'quality' of cannabis to indicate if it is safe for human use. Everything from pesticides to heavy ...
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The Cannabis Industry
The cannabis industry is increasingly becoming a competitive industry, with more and more countries around the world legalizing the use of marijuana in both a medical setting and recreational. Most countries are now starting to ease the laws on the use of marijuana both medically and recreationally. This is after countries such as USA, Israel and Netherlands took the lead in legalizing marijuana ...
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Powdery mildew on plants - combat strategies for cannabis
Hey there, fellow cannabis grower! We know how passionate you are about cultivating healthy plants, which is why we’re here to help you tackle a common problem: powdery mildew. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about dealing with powdery mildew on your precious cannabis plants. By the end, you’ll feel empowered to protect your green beauties and ...
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