Cannabis producers must serve a variety of roles: cultivator, agricultural scientist, plant doctor, and business person. While it’s easy enough to spot a healthy plant, recognizing signs of disease does not come as easily. Identifying common diseases in plants is a skill that will pay enormous rewards over time. Signs of Plant Disease in Seedlings […]

More and more people are searching for the top 5 new trends in the cannabis industry, as it continues to experience wider legalization and social acceptance, and cannabis for men is just one of the hot topics. As a relatively young business, we’ve only just begun to scratch the surface of what’s possible. But from […]

With the continuing growth in legalization, more and more people are looking for the top 10 cannabis trade shows. Expos and seminars are great opportunities for the community to come together to share knowledge and support one another in the business. And as the market continues to grow and evolve, it’s important to stay up […]

Cannabis growers know that they must meticulously control environmental variables — heat, temperature, light — to keep their plants safe. More challenging to control are marijuana plant diseases. Fungal diseases are among the most common diseases affecting cannabis plants. So, when allowed to spread unchecked, they can kill an entire crop in a matter of […]

Cannabis is a rapidly growing industry in the United States. Legal marijuana represents a $2.7 billion market in 2013 alone, according to figures from The ArcView Group. Individual growers must protect their profit margins by investing heavily in the health of their plants. Even a small outbreak of disease can significantly reduce profitability, especially among […]

With medical marijuana, the quantity and quality of crop you harvest is directly related to the amount of effort you put into growing healthy plants. For those new to growing medical marijuana, it is a good idea to do plenty of research up front. Planning your grow room in advance will ensure you maximize efficiency […]

Cannabis growers face a number of obstacles, but plant health doesn’t have to be one of them. In an indoor growing environment, disease can spread and wipe out an entire crop in a matter of days. However, understanding the most common cannabis plant problems and how they affect plants will allow you to keep your […]

Many novice cannabis growers focus obsessively on the temperature, humidity, nutrients, and other environmental variables that impact marijuana plant health. Although these factors are very important for plants to thrive, failing to prevent the spread of microbes leaves your entire crop vulnerable to a single outbreak of disease. Understanding the best techniques for cannabis plant […]

With more states having pending laws to legalize medical or recreational cannabis use, marijuana production is a booming industry.  Many marijuana growers currently use fungicides, pesticides, and other chemicals that are harmful to humans. The increasing demand for organic cannabis products leave many producers in the lurch, however, as plant diseases often require aggressive measures […]

The science of marijuana plant health and disease has expanded considerably following more favorable legislation for medical and recreational cannabis use. Medical marijuana growers have long been aware that growing conditions can significantly impact yield when growing cannabis indoors. However, many growers focus on temperature, light, humidity, and soil health without acknowledging the importance of […]