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 April 2022 issue of Cannabis Science & Technology. Too much moisture in the air, on plant leaves and buds or around the roots is the most common culprit for the development of pathogenic infection of cannabis plants. Concurrent fluctuations in temperature can be detrimental to plant vitality...
Later this month, InSpire is heading to Boston for the New England Cannabis Convention, home base of the East Coast cannabis industry. Now in its eighth year, the New England Cannabis Convention is one of the largest events in the Northeast for East Coast cannabis professionals. Our Cannabis Operations Specialist,...
Disclaimer: This article originally appeared in the January/February 2022 issue of Cannabis Science & Technology. It is all too common to refer to soil nutrients as “food” for plants, when the real food plants consume is carbon dioxide and photosynthetic light. The remaining parameters of growth are supporting or limiting factors. In Earth’s atmosphere,...
InSpire is excited to be participating in an upcoming webinar hosted by Resource Innovation Institute and the Tri-County Regional Energy Network. Part of RII’s Efficient Yields workshop series, this free webinar will discuss lighting and HVACD best practices for indoor cannabis cultivation tailored specifically to Central Coast California cultivators. The...
Disclaimer: This article originally appeared in the November/December 2021 issue of Cannabis Science & Technology. In nature, plants are typically exposed to bulk movement of massive amounts of air as wind passes through the canopy. At times they may be exposed to gusts, which are sudden spikes in wind speed characterized by peaks and...
InSpire’s best in class dehumidification systems for indoor horticulture were recently featured in an article for Terpenes & Testing Magazine. Dehumidification is arguably the most difficult environmental factor to control when it comes to indoor horticulture. Right sized, properly designed dehumidification systems will lead to: Consistent, precise environmental conditions for...
InSpire’s Cannabis Operations Specialist, Anders Peterson, recently authored another article for Terpenes & Testing Magazine. In “How Drying and Curing Methods Can Make or Break Your Harvest,” Anders shares some of his top recommendations to maintain quality and influence your final product when it comes to the dry/cure process. “Too...
Disclaimer: This article originally appeared in the September 2021 issue of Cannabis Science & Technology. In the last couple of decades, plant-growth lighting technologies have become increasingly diverse in the pursuit of increased photosynthetic and energy efficiency. However, legacy technologies like high-intensity discharge lamps have remained the tried-and-true approach for supplying or supplementing light...
It’s been a busy few months of travel for the InSpire team and our next destination is New Jersey! We’re heading to Atlantic City for NECANN’s New Jersey Cannabis Convention where Jesse Porter and Anders Peterson will both be presenting. Both of their sessions will take place on Sunday, October...
InSpire is excited to be traveling to Detroit for the National Cannabis Industry Association’s annual Midwest Cannabis Business Conference. Later this month, our own Jesse Porter will join the NCIA Facilities Design Committee to discuss resource efficiency for HVACD, lighting and controls systems. The session will take place on Thursday,...
Jesse Porter, InSpire’s Cannabis Business Specialist, recently joined Gretchen Schimelpfenig of Resource Innovation Institute and Craig Burn of Desert Aire to write an article on monitoring, identifying, preventing and controlling pests with heating, ventilation, air conditioning and dehumidification (HVACD) solutions. “Integrated Pest Management for Cannabis Cultivation” published in the July/August...
Will we see you in Las Vegas for Cannabis Conference 2021? InSpire’s Cannabis Business Specialist, Jesse Porter, will be in attendance and speaking on a panel hosted by our colleagues at Fluence by OSRAM. “Retrofitting with the Experts: Making the Switch to LEDs” will take place on Wednesday, August 25...
Anders Peterson, our Cannabis Operations Specialist here at InSpire, recently authored an article for Terpenes & Testing Magazine on increasing energy efficiency in commercial cannabis cultivation without sacrificing product quality. Terpenes & Testing is a scientific online publication exploring in-depth botanical and cannabis news and content for laboratories, extraction facilities,...
Jesse Porter, InSpire’s Cannabis Business Specialist, was recently interviewed by Christopher Jones for an article in MG Magazine surrounding technological advances in the indoor cannabis cultivation industry. MG Magazine covers the people, plants and products driving the unprecedented growth of the evolving cannabis industry to help industry leaders stay at...
Anders Peterson, our Cannabis Operations Specialist here at InSpire, is excited to be speaking at CannaCon Chicago this August. CannaCon is one of the leading cannabis business conferences bringing entrepreneurs, growers, distributors, equipment specialists and more together to grow the industry. Illinois is poised to become one of the biggest...
InSpire’s free webinar series for cannabis cultivators continues with a discussion on the metrics that influence the productivity and financial success of your commercial cannabis cultivation facility. “Measuring Success: Cannabis Cultivation Key Performance Indicators” will take place on Thursday, July 29 at 10:00 a.m. PST. Cannabis businesses looking toward the...
InSpire is honored to be participating in the 2021 ASHRAE Virtual Annual Conference happening later this month. ASHRAE, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, is an organization dedicated to advancing the science of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve the industry and promote sustainability. Typically...
We are excited to announce the return of our free webinar series designed specifically for cannabis cultivators. Our next webinar, “Getting The Most Out Of Your Cannabis Phenotype,” will take place on Thursday, May 27 at 10:00 a.m. PST. Click here to reserve your spot. With new data constantly emerging...
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...