As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, so do the strains that are making waves. Each year, new hybrids and cultivars bring unique effects, flavors, and potency to the market. In 2024, several strains have stood out, not only for their exceptional quality but also for their buzz-worthy presence on social media. Here’s a look…
Hemp, often overshadowed by its psychoactive cousin marijuana, is making a significant comeback across various industries. This versatile plant, with roots tracing back to ancient civilizations, is now being embraced by modern sectors for its sustainability and myriad uses. From textiles to construction, hemp is proving to be a game-changer. Let’s explore how different industries…
AI and Robotics: The Future of Cannabis Cultivation PURPLEFARM, a cannabis genetics startup, has teamed with Neatleaf, a robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) cultivation management platform, in an exciting development. Through automation and process optimization, this partnership hopes to lower labor costs and increase yields from cultivation. It represents how technology is becoming more and…
Genetic advancements in cannabis cultivation represent a significant stride forward in the industry, reshaping the way cultivators approach breeding and strain development. These developments use state of-the-art tools and knowledge from science to improve the genetic composition of cannabis plants, producing cultivars with improved features. The creation of cultivars suited to certain consumer tastes and…
The final quality and look of the collected buds are greatly influenced by the trimming process. Both manual and automatic trimming are viable methods for completing this crucial task, and each has pros and downsides of its own. The argument over manual vs automated pruning is still being debated as growers try to find the…
Embarking on the journey of hemp cultivation demands a delicate balance of expertise, innovation,and adherence to best practices. In this article, we will dig into the complexities of hemp cultivationtechniques, providing essential insights that will provide farmers with the knowledge they need tomaximize productivity, quality and sustainability. Join us as we reveal the secrets of…
The cannabis industry is undergoing a transformative phase, driven by the exploration of novel cannabinoids like Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC). As regulations continue to shape the legal landscape, industry players are strategically turning to semi-synthetic cannabinoids as a means of circumnavigating legal constraints. This article delves into the dynamics of HHC, shedding light on how the industry…
Muscimol is a psychoactive compound found in certain mushrooms, most notably in the Amanita muscaria species. Known for its hallucinogenic properties, muscimol has been a subject of interest and cultural significance for centuries. Amanita muscaria, commonly known as the fly agaric mushroom, is recognized by its distinctive red cap adorned with white specks. Muscimol is…
In addition to influencing the vegetative and flowering stages, optimizing light spectra holds significance during the cloning stage of cannabis cultivation. Cloning, also known as propagation, is the process by which healthy cuttings establish roots to generate new, genetically identical plants. Providing the proper lighting environment during this step can substantially improve the cloning process’s…
The junction of pharmaceutical interests with the push for recreational cannabis legalisation is a complex web with far-reaching consequences. This article will go deeper into the pharmaceutical industry’s influence, evaluating how cannabis’s potential challenges traditional revenue streams, particularly in the lucrative field of cancer therapies. 1. Cancer Treatments: A Lucrative Market: The pharmaceutical industry has…
