Andrew Snook
Nov 11, 2022
Controlling Cannabis Environments
The Handbook of Cannabis Production in Controlled Environments is a comprehensive resource for indoor growers. The chapter on canopy managementt was written by the Sostanza team. It also compiles research from experts across 10 chapters:
Intro to Cannabis Biology & Cultivation: Covers plant biochemistry and basics of controlled environments.
Environmental Control: Explains how temperature, humidity, CO₂, airflow, and lighting influence plant development.
Genetics & Breeding: Outlines cannabis evolution, genetic sourcing, and breeding methods.
Propagation Techniques: Discusses seed, stem, and in vitro propagation methods.
Rootzone Management: Covers irrigation, nutrient solutions, substrate selection, and system-specific fertigation strategies.
Lighting & CO₂: Examines lighting technologies and CO₂ application in cannabis production.
Canopy Management: (by Sostanza team) Explores stock plant care, vegetative growth, and flowering strategies.
Disease Management: Details pathology principles and cannabis-specific disease control.
Insect Pest Management: Introduces IPM and strategies for major cannabis pests.
Harvest & Post-Harvest: (by Sostanza team) Guides harvest timing, trimming, drying, curing, and storage.
Available online via VitalSource and Routledge, this handbook is an essential tool for commercial growers.