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What is hydroponic cannabis? Pros and cons

The Cannigma

First, let’s clear up that slang you heard at a party when someone was referencing their weed with terms like the “Sweet Dro’”, or “Hydro weed” and tackle the question: “What does hydroponic mean?”. Simply put, hydroponics is the technique of growing a plant in water. Hydroponic grow systems vs growing in soil.

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Hemp-based composite could facilitate soil-free farming

Cannabis Law Report

Mixing hemp fibers with other materials can form multifunctional biocomposites suitable for growing plants via hydroponics, a type of soil-free horticulture that substantially reduces land, water and pesticide use, among other benefits. That increasing production has led to surges of an appealing byproduct: hemp fiber.

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Alexander Hymowitz: Valley Green Grow, Inc. v. Charlton

Cannabis Law Report

Furthermore, the marijuana would “be grown hydroponically without chemical pesticides in closed greenhouses that would carefully maintain environmental conditions, filter air contaminants, and mitigate odors.” The proposal also included information about the sights expected electrical, water and waste production. 459, 464-465, 494 N.E.2d

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Pocono Organics says it has become world’s first Regenerative Organic Certified hemp grower

Cannabis Law Report

This new label goes beyond the existing USDA Certified Organic standards and does not include hydroponic growing practices. Pocono Organics’ CBD is the only line to carry the respected Rodale Institute logo on its products and packaging. 3% THC.

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New Book Focuses on Practicing Proper Marijuana Etiquette

Cannabis Law Report

Apparently seeing a void in the market for guidance on how to behave when it comes to marijuana – including what to do on your first visit to a dispensary – author Andrew Ward has packaged the accumulated wisdom on marijuana etiquette into a new book. Guiding Readers Through All Phases of Weed Life.

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Cannabis Sustainability: GACP and GMP

Cannabis Law Report

There are varying types of cannabis cultivation such as (a) Indoor or hydroponically grown; (b) Greenhouse potted plants using sun or sun combined with artificial lighting; or (c) Outdoor or sun-grown using just sunshine, rainwater and love. What about the pounds of packaging? Is GMP Certification required for the cannabis industry?

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Aquaponics: The future of sustainable cannabis is fueled by fish poop

SpeedWeed

The setup is similar to hydroponics, plant roots absorb the fish fertilizer and then purify the water before outputs are returned to the aquarium. We’re dedicated to environmental sustainability, with everything from our packaging to our LED lighting,” Maitland says. Higher terpene and cannabinoid content. Maitland says it does.

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