Plants are acutely sensitive to both the quality and quantity of light they receive. While the ideal spectrum for crop growth has not been identified,…
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The challenge for every grower in today’s hyper-competitive environment is how to optimize profit and adjust their methods to stay competitive or get an edge.…
The National RAD (Retail and Dispensary) Expo addresses the needs of cannabis retailers across the nation on Jan. 17-18 at the Oregon Convention Center in…
When Washington and Colorado legalized recreational, adult-use marijuana in 2012, thousands of entrepreneurs predicted “green gold” would be harvested in converted warehouses throughout major metropolitan…
Diffused light is formed when the direct rays from the sun are scattered by clouds, smog or additives to a greenhouse’s covering or glazing materials.…
As a former hydroponics supplier, Loren Unick has seen just about every smoke-and-mirror and snake-oil solution the cultivation industry has to offer. “I’ve used…
*This story originally ran in the Summer 2016 issue of SunGrower & Greenhouse. As the cannabis industry continues to shed its illicit status, many small-scale…
Checks and balances for labor, electricity and more play a bigger role as cannabis grow operations begin to mimic traditional ag manufacturers By David Hodes…
A 2015 Gallup poll found that 58% of Americans believe marijuana should be legal in the United States. Considering that in 1969, just 12% of…
Whether growers use automated blackout systems or do-it-yourself tarps, proper design is vital for success with light deprivation By Karli Petrovic Many horticulture experts believe…