Hemp may be a cousin to cannabis, but when it comes to harvesting, think more cornfield than indoor grow tent. Once that hemp crop hits maturity, you’re going to need real equipment—not scissors and a couple of friends with good knees. So, let’s talk about the machines doing the heavy lifting when it’s time to […]

Cannabis doesn’t care if it’s cloudy or if daylight hours are short—it needs consistent light to stay on track. If you’re growing in a greenhouse or hoop house, and you’re relying on natural sunlight alone, you’re leaving yield on the table. On overcast days or during winter months, growth slows down fast. 1. Use Supplemental […]

Now that California’s gone green for good, large-scale cannabis cultivation is no longer a backwoods secret—it’s a full-blown industry. But if you think grabbing a license is a shortcut to becoming a cannabis kingpin, take a breath. Ask anyone who burned money in Colorado or Washington trying to grow weed like it was tomatoes. Fast […]

California’s diverse landscapes offer cannabis cultivators a variety of environments, each with its own set of advantages and challenges. Let’s explore some of the prime regions for cannabis cultivation in the Golden State.​ 1. Northern California and the Emerald Triangle Comprising Humboldt, Mendocino, and Trinity counties, the Emerald Triangle has long been synonymous with cannabis […]