Brief Introduction
Investigate the cultivation and processing of cannabis, starting from seeds to a diversity of end products for a global market.
Description
This course will cover topics related to breeding, growing, and processing cannabis. Cultivation conditions, plant needs like lighting, care schedules, drying, and curing will be discussed. Learners will survey the basics of cannabis extraction, refinement, purification, and other post-harvesting techniques.
Knowledge
- Genetics, breeding, tissue culture, and creating strains
- Growing techniques for small and large scale grows
- Cannabis plant needs (marijuana versus hemp)
- Cannabis extraction methods
- Refinement and purification methods
- Refined products