What We Can Learn From The Hop Industry

Part one of this special four-part series explores important similarities and differences in cannabis sinsemilla and hops that lay the foundation for potentially parallel paths to the commercial mainstream.

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Robert C. Clarke and Mojave Richmond

March 2, 2022

For growers of seedless cannabis (sinsemilla) essential oil varieties rich in various cannabinoids and terpenes seeking guidance from other industries, the tobacco, wine, and beer industries offer many parallels. The hop industry, however, provides additional relevant comparisons and several valuable lessons.

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