re: Is anyone else watching the cannabis industry closely?

Posted on 4/19/18 at 5:07 pm to brian_wilson

Posted by Decisions

Member since Mar 2015

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Posted on 4/19/18 at 5:07 pm to brian_wilson

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Growing marijuana is distinctly different than growing other crops. Traditional farming models aren't going to work.

What's different about it? I'm genuinely curious.

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Grow operations are quite difficult to scale.

So are vegetables, tobacco, and several other specialty crops. You'd be shocked at the scale some farmers are growing these crops on, though.

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So much can go wrong.

That's farming, alright.

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Posted by brian_wilson

Member since Oct 2016

3581 posts

Posted on 4/19/18 at 5:33 pm to Decisions

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What's different about it? I'm genuinely curious.

a) the majority is grown inside under lights, which introduces power, heat and pest issues that aren't seen in other farming
b) Buyers are very picky and expect high quality. They closely examine the product and won't buy things that aren't either top notch or very affordable.

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what kind of setup are you running? a few grand and I can have you pumping out 8 plants in a closet mostly automated. will require once a day maintenance most likely though....or rather my friends could as i wouldn't do anything illegal

I grow outdoors. It is really just for personal consumption and for friends. Mostly for friends. Its fun to do, and makes great presents. Giving people an 8th or quarter for their birthday usually brings a smile to their face.

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