Optimizing Outdoor Hemp Cultivation with Allison Justice, PhD

CannMed Coffee Talk

Allison Justice, PhD, is Co-owner and manages operations at The Hemp Mine, a 40-acre hemp farm that manufactures consumer-ready products. The Hemp Mine currently produces a wide array of different products ranging from smokeable flower to tinctures of different concentrations for both humans and animals. The Hemp Mine breeds, regional trials indoors and outdoors at scale in order to offer validated hemp genetics to the hemp market in the form of stage III tissue culture, unrooted cuttings and rooted cuttings (liners), clones. Topics discussed include: How the hemp boom that occurred after the 2018 Farm Bill helped and harmed farmers Research that universities are doing with regards to photoperiod, drying and curing, and more How understanding a plant’s specific photoperiod can be used to maximize yield Using supplemental light outdoors to prevent flowering in semi-auto-flower varieties The importance of selecting hemp varieties that suit a regional climateHow Hemp Mine’s Field Day event helps educate new hemp farmers Thanks to This Episode’s Sponsor: 10Buds A site dedicated to all things cannabis, with a special focus on growing and cultivation, 10Buds is packed with fascinating and informative articles, resources, and reviews. Cannabis growers, enthusiasts, and industry professionals alike can explore in-depth looks at everything from considerations for cannabis business owners to the evolution of marijuana’s place in society, its health benefits, and so much more. Visit 10Buds.com to learn more Additional Resources The Hemp Mine websiteThe Hemp Mine: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Email: [e-mail][Blog] How supplemental lighting can be used for outdoor cannabis cultivation Hemp Mine Field Days