The law of conservation of energy tells us that energy is neither created nor destroyed; rather, it is converted from one form to another. How plants convert nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, as well as other micronutrients and supplements available in their environments, into energy and new biomass is a great example of this principle.
What cannabis cultivators feed their plants, and in what amounts, has a direct impact on plant quality, both in terms of yield and secondary metabolite production. Studies have shown how well cannabis and hemp plants can absorb elements in their soil and growing media, and the influence that ability has on a crop’s value.
With this second “State of the Cannabis Nutrients Market” report, Cannabis Business Times offers new research on nutrient use in cannabis cultivation. This data can serve as a benchmark against which to measure your operation’s practices and help guide future cultivation business decisions. The research, made possible with the support of Emerald Harvest, builds on the 2019 study and explores several nutrient-related topics, including: what growers spend on nutrients, supplements used, optimal levels, what results growers prioritize from their nutrients, and more.
The findings from the research, along with comparisons to the 2019 data, are shared in the following pages.
While there still is much to be learned, this special report marks another step toward gaining a better picture of nutrient use in cannabis.
