TECHNICAL ARTICLES
Condensate Recovery System for Indoor Growers
Planning a Condensate Recovery System The importance of water quality and sustainability in indoor cannabis cultivation cannot be overstated, and one often-overlooked source of high-quality water is a condensate recovery system. In this Condensate Recovery System Guide guide by Brad Hull on Cannabis Business Times, the focus is on understanding... Read More
Project Management Guide for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
Anyone inspiring to become an indoor grower needs to understand Where They Are, Where They Want to Go, and How to Get There. To help navigate this journey, the typical phases of a project are detailed in the graphic timeline shown. CEA PROJECT MANAGEMENT LIFECYCLE A Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)... Read More
Indoor Growers Benefit from Dissolved Oxygen Mastery
MORE Dissolved Oxygen Means MORE Production Research shows that increasing dissolved oxygen (DO) levels in irrigation water correlate to increases in yield, quality, and overall plant health. A study was conducted by observing the growth of lettuce grown at differing DO and water temperature levels. The study showed at a... Read More
Indoor Growers Benefit from Understanding Filtration
MECHANICAL FILTRATION DEFINED Filtration is the mechanical process of removing contaminants from water. Filtration consists of some filter medium, usually a screen or material with small openings, which then has a flow sent through it. The medium will allow water and small enough particles to pass through but will stop... Read More
Commissioning a Greenhouse or Indoor Cultivation Facility
There was inadequate commissioning of a newly constructed indoor cultivation facility. During the rush to get growing, several building systems lacked their desired functionality. The climate management system never performed as promised and powdery mildew (PM) and botrytis (grey mold) are now common in cultivation compartments. Making matters worse is... Read More