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OU Selected to Provide Free Minnesota Cannabis Farmer Training
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced that Oaksterdam University has been selected to administer the state’s CanGrow grant program. This program provides free Minnesota cannabis farmer training for operators entering into or expanding their...
Education is the Backbone of Successful Tissue Culture
by Greg Borstelmann A universal fact when operating a tissue culture lab of any size is that it’s not if you will ever run into a problem, it’s when. Every lab experiences setbacks. The real test is how quickly you or your team can diagnose and fix them. This is where...
Training Cannabis Plants for Bigger Yields
By Stoney Tark One of the easiest and most rewarding ways to boost yields is to use plant-training techniques. There are many different techniques ranging from topping, fimming, low-stress training (LST), super cropping, and pruning. Knowing when to implement them can...
How to Prevent Contamination in Tissue Culture
by Greg Borstelmann Tissue culture is often described as a way to “reset” a plant back to a more vigorous, juvenile state. By isolating meristems and nodes and growing them under sterile conditions, operators can restore vigor and eliminate internal and external...
Top 10 Tips for a Successful First Harvest
By Stoney Tark Harvest is a very exciting time, where all your hard work and dedication pay off! If you are a first-time grower, then you may not be familiar with the harvesting stage and what it entails. Here are my top 10 tips for a successful first harvest! #1:...
Starting a Tissue Culture Lab on a Budget
by Greg Borstelmann One of the biggest misconceptions about tissue culture success is that it depends on expensive equipment. Many new labs assume that if they spare no expense, success will follow. I understand the thinking. You bought the fastest car money could...
Tips for Growing Indica Plants Indoors
by Stoney Tark Cannabis plants traditionally referred to as "indica" adapted to harsh, mountainous regions such as the Hindu Kush in the Himalayas and parts of Afghanistan. These environments shaped hardy landrace genetics that flower quickly, stay compact, and...
Why You Should Grow Autoflowering Cannabis at Home
Autoflowering cannabis plants flower automatically, regardless of light cycles, and modern cultivars are stronger, more reliable, and higher quality. They can be grown indoors, outdoors, or in greenhouses, and consistently deliver excellent results, even for...
Leonel Villasenor
This course has impacted my life in many ways. First understanding the industry Second all the details they go into each section or branch that makes everything work. Third falling in love with helping people or coaching them to find their specific ingredients,...
Top Tips for Higher Yields for Beginners
Many home growers cultivate cannabis for the flavor and effect and an increase in yield is always a bonus. These tips will help beginning growers produce the most significant yields indoors. High-Yielding Genetics A great place to start is to work with high-yielding...