Why Staying on Schedule is Important for Large-Scale Cannabis Operations For cannabis cultivators, time is money—literally. At large-scale grow operations, delays in the cultivation cycle can mean a loss of tens of thousands of dollars per day. The time-sensitive nature of plant growth stages, combined with the high overhead costs of running these operations, […]
The terms cultivar and chemovar help differentiate aspects of cannabis plants with greater scientific accuracy than the commonly used term “strain.” A cultivar (short for “cultivated variety”) refers to the specific type of cannabis, like Northern Lights or OG Kush, which are recognized by their unique appearance, smell, and effects. In contrast, a
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This article discusses how generative AI (Gen AI) is poised to revolutionize agriculture by enhancing productivity and sustainability across the value chain. Gen AI, alongside analytical AI, enables new efficiencies on the acre—such as better yield management and reduced labor costs—by analyzing vast data sets like weather patterns, soil conditions, and pest pressures. Beyond
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There are three common metrics used to track plant growth data—grams per watt, grams per square foot, and grams per plant. Tracking growth to the gram is the best way to get the most of your data. 1. Grams per Watt Used primarily by indoor growers, as it links yield to energy consumption. Growers
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Defoliation, leaf pulling, lollipopping, or upskirting—pruning is a crucial part of optimizing your cannabis grow. At Tecto, we simply call it pruning, and through our extensive research, we’ve discovered something game-changing: when you prune matters as much as how you prune. Pruning isn’t just about cutting leaves or branches; it’s about carefully timing
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When it comes to improving yield in a commercial cannabis grow, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. The outcome is highly subjective and dependent on a variety of factors, such as your lighting system, nutrient recipe, humidity levels, runoff, strain selection, temperature, and countless other variables. Each of these factors plays a crucial role in determining
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