PROCESS OF GROWING CANNABIS
The cannabis plant can either be grown indoors or outdoors
- Light can be natural (outdoor growing) or artificial (indoor growing)
- Growth Medium - PH level between 5.8 & 6.5 of the soil
- Air – Estimated at 30-35 degrees Celsius
- Temperature - Optimal day temperature range is 24 degrees - 30 degrees Celsius. Temperatures above 31 degrees and below 15.5 degrees Celsius seem to decrease THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) potency and slow growth.
- Water – watering frequency and the amount is determined by many factors, including temperature and light, the age, size, and stage or growth of the plant, and the medium’s ability to retain water.
Extraction of Cannabis
The purpose of cannabis extraction is to isolate the various compounds featured within the plant and use them to enhance the quality of cannabis for consumers. With over 500 different chemicals in the plant that can be found, these extraction techniques are most commonly used to concentrate chemicals of interest.
INDUSTRIAL HEMP
Industrial hemp is one of the oldest domesticated crops and is used for the manufacturing of a range of products in the textile, food, fuel, building, and motor industry as well as other consumables. Industrial hemp is presently being used to replace plastic products as a biodegradable alternative.
