Sustainability Issue 2018

By Peter Baas, PhD; Colin Bell, PhD and Matt Wallenstein, PhD When we get asked by cannabis growers why they should use microbes in their cannabis cultivation, we answer: because they work to naturally increase plant health, crop quality and yield. Over the last few decades, scientists have unveiled the critical role microbes play to support […]

By Adam Jacques CBD is a hot topic right now in the hemp and cannabis industry. CBD (Cannabidiol) is a cannabanoid that exists in the cannabis plant with high concentrations available in the trichomes of the flowers. CBD has been used successfully in treatment of seizure disorders, pain relief, PTSD, and many other issues. With […]

By Brianna Koch There is no doubt that the rapidly expanding cannabis market is creating one of the fastest growing industries in the country. According to Forbes, North American sales are projected to top $20.2 billion by 2021, assuming a 25-percent compound annual growth rate. This year alone, medical marijuana is legal in 29 states. […]

By Chris Kehoe Silica is widely misunderstood. It is mistakenly left out of most plant nutrition and agriculture input management programs. Current popular wisdom for adding silica (SiO2) to any cannabis nutrient regime is relatively limited to strengthening cell walls and increasing vigorous plant growth. Fortunately for growers who are ready to master the art […]