Cannabis technology to make growing weed easier

As more US states introduce cannabis laws, the number of people turning their hand to home marijuana cultivation has also increased. Thanks to those legal changes and ever-improving advances in cultivation techniques, growing cannabis has never been more accessible.

For the beginner grower or the more experienced grower, we’ve selected four of our favorite cannabis technologies that automate indoor growing and save valuable commodities like time and money.

All-in-one grow boxes

One of the most impressive pieces of technology to hit the grow market in recent years is the all-in-one cannabis grow box. Perfect for the beginner grower, all-in-one grow boxes are one of the most exciting developments in cannabis growing over the past decade.

A fully self-contained grow room, cannabis grow boxes provide growers with everything they need to grow their first cannabis crop, taking the guesswork out of home growing for easy access to consistent quality produce.

One of the best examples on the market today is the Armoire Grow Box. Sleek, compact and fully automated, Armoire comes loaded with everything you need to take your plants from seed to harvest, and its subtle and stylish design won’t look out of place in your bedroom or living room.

Armoire can do the following:

• Water plants automatically when necessary
• Provide the right amount of nutrition at the right time
• Monitor and control temperature and humidity conditions

Making indoor growing easier than ever, the indoor grow box is also very discreet, with odor-removing carbon filters, ensuring your living space retains its natural scent. Additionally, high-quality grow boxes like Armoire provide a more efficient supply of nutrients to your plants.

But all-in-one boxes aren’t cheap—the Armoire retails for about $2,000. However, for the casual marijuana consumer, growing your own cannabis will be cost-effective in the long run, and with a high-quality product, trips to the dispensary will be reduced to emergency-only situations.

Plant displays and sensors

Another interesting piece of technology that can be invaluable to cannabis growing, or indeed any type of cultivation, is plant monitoring and sensors that allow growers to view and collect a variety of data on growing plants.

Ensuring healthy plants, plant controllers and sensors that produce high-quality products saves time, water and energy. With real-time alerts sent directly to your smartphone when a situation needs attention, this sophisticated horticultural technology is a great addition to your grow setup. While they are widely used in the market, plant trackers and sensors can prove an invaluable tool for the home grower.

Sensors measure and provide feedback on the environment in your grow room, and the resulting data can be used to make improvements. For example, the Mendel Air Sensor offers a sophisticated set of sensors to collect data, and can easily be mounted in your grow tent.

Most sensors are solar powered and connect wirelessly to a smartphone or computer. From soil moisture to temperature and light, plant monitors and sensors detect and alert the grower when they need water or when temperatures are not suitable for growth.

Some of the most advanced cannabis control systems can detect changes in humidity, CO2, light changes and other important growth parameters that contribute to cannabis plant capacity and yield.

Cannabis dryers

The most important stages of harvesting cannabis are the stages of drying and curing. After the cannabis is ready to harvest, it is important to ensure that the flowers are dried, cured and stored in the right environment. Rapid water loss, temperature fluctuations, and uncontrolled humidity must be avoided, or you may find that your end product is far from desirable.

What used to be a speculative process that required a lot of trial and error, drying and curing can be simplified with the use of cannabis dryers. One such technology is the Cool Cure Box, winner of the 2022 GrowUp Cannabis Industry Award for Best Drying and Curing System.

Cannabis usually takes seven to twelve days to dry, however, with cool curing, you can effectively dry cannabis in four to seven days.

Curing cannabis can be a month-long affair, but Cool Cure ensures your produce is ready for consumption in four weeks.

This effective cannabis drying and curing system uses a fully controlled environment to help prevent mold by maintaining constant temperature and humidity levels and high airflow, to dry and cure buds safely and evenly.

While ensuring the protection of your plant’s precious terpenes while enhancing growth beauty and aroma, Cannatrol Cool Cure also keeps your plants free from pests and mold that can spoil your final product.

Automatic control systems for hydroponics

While the novice grower may think that a hydroponic setup is overwhelming, advances in automated control systems have made hydroponic farming easier for those with little or no growing experience.

An automated control system can be accessed and adjusted remotely, allowing you to monitor and control your grow setup from a distance. One example is the Higronics Hydroponics Automation System.

An impressive piece of technology, an effective automated control system controls two essential elements of the hydroponic growing process: monitoring and dosage. Using a configuration of probes and sensors, the Higronics Hydroponics Automation System measures:

• pH and EC levels in water
• Temperature and humidity levels

After the system collects the relevant information, it feeds your plants with the required nutrient levels.

Avoiding a lot of legwork, the Higronics system and others allow you to create the perfect climate for proper growth in your hydroponics setup, without physically trying to change the dynamics. Using an automated control system allows you to create and repeat the same environment for future developments.

We’ve only scratched the surface of the amazing developments in cannabis cultivation, and we’re always keeping our eyes peeled for new developments in growing techniques. Don’t forget to check out our in-depth growing section for all the latest updates!