Growing cannabis indoors requires a lot of energy—lighting, fuel and electricity for drying, as well as access to water and nutrients to help them grow. In fact, The Washington Post recently reported that a kilo of cannabis produces as much carbon emissions as an average of 3 million vehicles.
As cannabis usage becomes more widely accepted, regulators and industry leaders will need to pay more attention to the environmental impact of growing cannabis. Rather than allowing environmental impacts put a stop to cannabis usage though, individuals and commercial cannabis operations should make it a priority to come up with cleaner energy sources.
In addition, cannabis growers should consider other means of growing their product. These means include greenhouses, using organic products (i.e. fertilizers) and tissue culturing for replanting.
Using a cannabis greenhouse will help reduce the amount of energy you’ll need to grow cannabis; however, it won’t completely eliminate it. Luckily, greenhouse technology is always advancing.
Organic inputs, like using organic fertilizers, are both better for the environment and your cannabis plants. Tissue culturing versus cuttings will minimize the amount of space you need for your plants. In addition, it allows you much greater control over the quality of your cannabis. This means you can choose plants that are more likely to be healthy and resistant to certain molds, pests and/or bacteria.
Continue reading to learn more about lessening the environmental impact of cannabis cultivation…