Grower Spotlight

By Jonathan Katz Shere McKay can rattle off dizzying list of homemade cannabis goods that you would expect to find at an established Michigan dispensary. Vegan cream cheese cookies, salad dressing, nougat (the top seller) and even smoked sausage. The products are her own creations—derived from the home grow that she and her husband Don operate in Otisville, Michigan, just outside Flint. They serve as caregivers under the business name McStickys and sell their products to their patients at a market …

Tell me a little about the size and scope of your facility. What is the focus or specialty? LEGION Cultivation has about 44,000 sqft of flowering canopy and specializing in sustainably produced indoor cannabis.  Our facility runs on 100% California produced renewable energy and incorporates an extremely efficient water catchment and filtration system that allows us to recapture all of our HVAC, dehumidification, and plant run-off.  With this system, we recapture close to 90% of our water needs from the environment. Where …

Los Angeles-area microgrower gains enhanced resin production and increased efficiency from easy-to-use nutrient line. It’s not a stretch to say Grey (right) and Pinky’s (left) indoor flower rooms are working laboratories. The husband-and-wife duo operate the Greybeard Grows and Pinkbeard Grows microgroweries. They experiment with different growing conditions to perfect their craft and share their experiences as consultants through their blogs. With decades of growing experience between them, Pinky and Grey know that an optimal environment is key to cultivating the highest …

With over 15 years of marijuana production for licensed facilities in the rapidly evolving and ultra-dynamic So Cal Markets of the Post 215 era, I have worked in the most competitive place to grow. The competition is fierce and if you want to stand out, you have to be on top of your game. There is nothing worse than spending time and money on nutrients that over promise and under deliver. Having a bad pull can be detrimental for staying in …

Mark Nerheim wanted simplicity. As a home grower with a focus on quality, he didn’t have time to experiment with different nutrient formulations. Several years ago, a friend introduced him to Emerald Harvest’s nutrient line. Here, Nerheim shares his story, including his approach to growing at his property in the Portland, Oregon, area. Tell me a little bit about your operation and how you got started? I was a medical grower in the state of Oregon when you could have a lot …

SANTA ROSA, CA, USA—June 29, 2020 Hydroponic fertilizer manufacturer Emerald Harvest has supplied WeedMD Inc. with its line of award-winning nutrients and supplements and is working closely with the company in adopting best practices to further maximize crop performance of its terpene-rich cultivars. WeedMD Inc. (TSX-V:WMD) (OTCQX:WDDMF) (FSE:4WE) the publicly-traded Canadian cannabis grower and distributor, recently announced that it planted more than 18,000 cannabis plants outdoors on its 27 acre-field in Strathroy, Ontario, just outside of Toronto. The Company’s second year of …

The following article was written about 3P Farms, a medicinal co-op grow in British Columbia Canada. While the grow is legal and licensed, the head grower wishes to remain anonymous. Cannabis cultivators have entered the world of big business. Over the years, they’ve learned about the importance of forecasting, profitability and a wide range of key performance indicators. For some cultivators, though, their crop means much more than revenue. A group of growers in western Canada isn’t seeking profits or expansion. They’re …

Vertically Integrated Pure Ohio Improves Yields and Overall Quality With Revamped Nutrient Program Company sees results, including reduced salt buildup, after transitioning to Emerald Harvest nutrients. Company: Pure Ohio Wellness Location: 25,000-square foot cultivation facility in Springfield, Ohio, two dispensaries (one in Springfield and one in Dayton and a third scheduled to open in London, Ohio; and one processing facility Year Started: 2017 Key achievements: Increased yields by 5-10%; consistently producing THC above 23%; enhanced terpene profile Pure Ohio Wellness grows 35 strains at its cultivation facility in Springfield, Ohio. …

Vertically integrated company reduces training time while enhancing fragrance, appearance and cannabinoid profile of its plants. Company: Greenhouse Herbal Center Location: Hollywood, California Year Started: 2006 Key achievements: Average of 70% of all strains tested at about 30% total cannabinoids; reduced number of nutrients from 16 bottles to five; decreased training time for nutrient applications; improved consistency of IPM/organic growing program Greenhouse Herbal Center occupies a historic building in the East Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles called the Don Carlos. This distinctive space fits the uniqueness of Greenhouse Herbal, …