We’re on a mission to discover the connections between environmental conditions and plant physiology. From transpiration to carbon assimilation, thermodynamics to photosynthesis, everything in your grow room is interconnected.
Disclaimer: This article originally appeared in the May 2021 issue of Cannabis Science & Technology. Authors: Robbie Batts, InSpire Transpiration Solutions and Samuel Burgner, PhD Candidate, McGill University Vapor pressure deficit is a critical measurement of air conditions that impact the health and vitality of your plants. You’ve likely heard about this concept before, but...
As the cannabis industry rapidly grows and evolves, we can safely say that it is no longer in its infancy. The wisdom and technology of the industry’s early years has provided a solid foundation, but it is becoming increasingly important for commercial cannabis grow rooms to leverage the newest advancements...
Disclaimer: This article originally appeared in the March 2021 issue of Cannabis Science & Technology. Authors: Robbie Batts, InSpire Transpiration Solutions and Samuel Burgner, PhD Candidate, McGill University Why should leaf temperature matter to you as a cannabis cultivator? There are many reasons to consider, but the answer starts with...
InSpire’s Jesse Porter is a featured panelist at the Resource Innovation Institute’s upcoming workshop, State of the Market: Demystifying Dehumidification in Indoor Horticultural Environments. The virtual workshop will take place on Wednesday, April 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Jesse is a cultivation expert and cannabis business...
InSpire’s CEO, Adrian Giovenco, is a proud member of the NCIA’s Facilities Design Committee. The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) is the only national trade association representing legal and responsible cannabis business in the U.S. The Facilities Design Committee (FDC) focuses on providing information and best practices surrounding the facility...
InSpire is thrilled for the opportunity to participate in the inaugural Science of Cannabis Cultivation Online Symposium hosted by Analytical Cannabis. Our Chief Technology Officer and co-founder, Robbie Batts, will be presenting on using energy efficiency and sustainability in cannabis cultivation to meet growing demand in the industry. “Do Well...
InSpire’s Chief Technology Officer, Robbie Batts, recently authored an article for MMJDaily on the importance of humidity control in cannabis cultivation. “The Role of Humidity in Cannabis Plant Health and Yields” defines how accurate humidity control can impact cannabis plant health, yields and vitality, and lead to increased revenue and...
Our CEO Adrian Giovenco will be presenting at the NCIA Cannabis Business Cyber Summit next week. Adrian is a member of the NCIA Facilities Design Committee (FDC), along with Brian Anderson of Anderson Porter Design, Corinne Wilder of Fluence by OSRAM, and Peter Dougherty of Orion Partners. The FDC works...
On August 6, Jesse Porter hosted “From Cultural to Chemical Control: How to Implement an Effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan for Cannabis” as part of InSpire’s ongoing webinar series. Jesse reviewed the factors of a comprehensive IMP plan and how to create and implement an effective strategy. Cultural control...
An Integrated HVACD system by InSpire Transpiration Solutions allows cannabis entrepreneurs to maximize the 4 pillars of success: quantity, quality, consistency and efficiency. Cultivators of tomorrow recognize the need to maximize their facilities grams per square foot, price per pound, consistent product cycle to cycle and reduction of operating costs...
Earlier this summer, Jesse Porter joined Pat Jack and Charlie McKenzie on the CropTalk Podcast for a conversation about drying and curing high-quality smokable hemp flower. Jesse is InSpire’s Cannabis Business Specialist, where he works to help cultivators with cannabis climate control designed to mitigate risk and maximize profits. He...
We are thrilled to continue working with the team at Fluence and bring you Part Two of our collaborative webinar series, “Key Lighting and HVACD Decisions in a Retrofit Facility.” Part Two will take place on Thursday, September 10 at 9:00 a.m. PST and you can register by clicking here....
InSpire’s CEO, Adrian Giovenco, recently sat down with Bethany Moore of the National Cannabis Industry Association’s Cannabis Industry Voice podcast. The two discussed a variety of topics related to cannabis cultivation, including growing and nurturing healthy plants; necessary environmental controls to prevent pests and pathogens; and big picture advice on...
In our latest article for Terpenes & Testing Magazine’s July/August issue, InSpire’s CTO Robbie Batts writes about maximizing cultivation yields in commercial grow rooms. Terpenes & Testing is a bi-monthly publication catering to science enthused professionals through daily cannabis news, research and opinions. Robbie has previously written for the magazine...
InSpire’s Chief Technology Officer, Robbie Batts, was recently interviewed by Dr. Ricardo Rivera on the Cannabis Science Podcast. Dr. Rivera is a faculty member of the Department of Pharmacology at the University of British Columbia and the host of Cannabis Science Podcast, a show dedicated to answering questions about cannabis:...
InSpire is excited to continue our free webinar series for cannabis cultivators with an upcoming fourth event. “From Cultural to Chemical Control: How to Implement an Effective IPM Plan for Cannabis” will take place on Thursday, August 6 at 10:00 a.m. PST. You can register for the webinar by clicking...
InSpire is excited to announce that we’ve partnered with our friends at Fluence by OSRAM (Fluence) to create a new two-part webinar series for cannabis cultivators and cultivation facility designers. “Part One: Key Lighting and HVACD Decisions in New Build Planning” will take place on Thursday, July 23 at 11:00...
InSpire’s Chief Technology Officer, Robbie Batts, was recently interviewed by Petar Petrov for an article in Terpenes & Testing Magazine. Terpenes & Testing is a publication that caters to science-enthused professionals through daily cannabis news, research and opinions. Petar Petrov is an experienced journalist in the cannabis industry who writes...
InSpire’s CTO, Robbie Batts, recently published an article in the 2020 May/June Hemp edition of Terpenes & Testing Magazine. Terpenes & Testing is a bi-monthly publication catering to science enthused professionals through daily cannabis news, research and opinions. Terpenes & Testing’s unique approach to infusing hard-core science with passion for...
Apples and Oranges – How To Compare Integrated HVACD With Conventional Non-Integrated HVAC The InSpire team is pleased to announce the next event in our webinar series: “Apples and Oranges: How to Compare Integrated HVACD with Conventional Non-Integrated HVAC.” This webinar will take place on Thursday, July 9th at 10:00...
VPD is critical to the vitality of your plants. If you’re going to make the most of the grow room you’ve invested so heavily in, you need to fully understand the concept of VPD. You can learn about these concepts in the time it takes to read a few paragraphs!...
Our team is excited to continue our free webinar series with a second installment: “Drying and Curing Cannabis to Preserve Terpenes and Other Secondary Metabolites.” The series explores important topics for cannabis cultivators, focusing on the concept of cultural control, or the practice of controlling a growing environment to maximize...
InSpire Transpiration Solutions Presents in Virtual Cultivation Workshop Series with Resource Innovation Institute CEO Adrian Giovenco discusses energy efficient cultivation practices during the first online workshop for Michigan cultivators. The inaugural Efficient Yields Cultivation Workshop focuses on energy efficient facility design and optimization for Michigan cultivators. “Now more than ever,...
Your HVAC system is the heart and lungs of your cannabis grow facility. Unlike your home A/C unit, which cools for comfort, a commercial HVAC system for a grow room needs to control a variety of factors in a highly dynamic environment. It’s never too early in the grow room...
When you combine the costs of new construction or retrofitting a commercial cannabis grow room with everyday operating expenses, it’s critical for you to maximize every crop cycle. Even if you start off with excellent genetics, a poorly designed grow room can result in lower quality flower that doesn’t...
InSpire is excited to announce that we are offering a new webinar series to allow cultivators to connect and collaborate during a time when virtual interaction is more important than ever. This free webinar series will explore important topics for cannabis cultivators, specifically focusing on the concept of cultural control:...
InSpire CEO Adrian Giovenco recently published an article in Cannabis Business Executive: “Tips for Investors to Mitigate Risk in Cannabis Cultivation.” Cannabis Business Executive is an online publication dedicated to providing cannabis industry leaders with the expert information they need to help them run their cannabis businesses successfully. CBE distinguishes...
No matter how good your mother plant is or your lighting system, if you can’t control the relative humidity of your indoor cannabis grow room, you’re putting the vitality of your crop at risk. In today’s post, we’re going to discuss the importance of controlling relative humidity in your indoor...
Humans have grown cannabis for thousands of years, but cultivating it in an indoor cannabis grow room without the aid of sunlight is a relatively new phenomena from the last century. Cannabis grown indoors is often seen as better quality, even if the biggest difference is aesthetic. One of the...
Cannabis Varieties and Environmental Conditions Evidence in archeologic records show the domestication of Cannabis started as long as 8,000 years ago in both East Asia and Europe. Despite the long history Humans share with the Cannabis plant there is still dispute about the taxonomy and whether it is one species:...
As Robson Forensic points out very succinctly in this article, there are a litany of hazards in cannabis cultivation facilities that growers need to be acutely aware of. Many of these hazards are also crucial inputs to maintain optimum growing conditions in order to maximize yield and minimize cost. They...