[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Cannabis Producer Best Management Practices” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”vcr_heading-right”][vc_column_text]Envirocann verifies that Best Management Practices (BMP) are used to grow and process cannabis. Environmental stewardship is one of the primary goals of our certification program and BMP’s are integral in attaining that goal.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Basic BMP’s To Follow” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:20px|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1538598391149{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}” el_class=”vcr_heading-right”][dt_sc_fancy_ul]
- Maintain a secure and locked facility
- Use carbon filters to eliminate odors during all stages of production
- Contain all light such that it cannot be seen from the outside
- Insulate facility to eliminate noise
- Have all electrical work done by a licensed electrician
- Use of organic based nutrients reduces salt build-up in soil and creates healthier plants
- Reduce or eliminate use of synthetic nutrients and pesticides including fungicides, herbicides and rodenticides
- Avoid application of any foliar sprays, fertility or pest management, during the final weeks of flowering
- Use solar or other alternative energy source when possible
[/dt_sc_fancy_ul][dt_sc_empty_space margin_lg=”20″ margin_md=”” margin_sm=”” margin_xs=”” el_id=”1538598503807-24ebf956-2470″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][dt_sc_image_flip image1=”9966″ image2=”9967″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][dt_sc_image_flip image1=”9969″ image2=”9970″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][dt_sc_empty_space margin_lg=”50″ margin_md=”” margin_sm=”” margin_xs=”” el_id=”1517390722621-d30a5d5c-7d54″][vc_custom_heading text=”Clone Production BMP’s” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:20px|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1538598637209{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}” el_class=”vcr_heading-right”][dt_sc_fancy_ul]
- Sanitation is key. Keep a clean and debris-free grow space to prevent pest infestations and increase airflow.
- Dip scissors/scalpels in alcohol in between trays (at a minimum) to help prevent the spread of disease and keeps cuts clean
- Keeping utensils sharp for cuts prevents oxygen from effecting the node and ensures better success rates.
- B1 is a stress relief for fresh-cut clones; Use as a soak or water-in.
- Use Streptomyces as drench or dip.
- Nitrogen levels affect rooting. When cutting, aim for higher carbohydrates and less nitrogen.
- Balance the air & water temperatures for healthier & happier clones.
- Areo-cloner, and deep water cloners minimize need for rooting hormones and speed root development.
- Do not apply rooting powders, gels or liquids above soil line or excess stem swelling could occur above ground.
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| EnvirOganic Rooting Agents | EnvirOganic Plug Material |
| Aloe Vera | Compressed Bark Mulch |
| Willow Water | Peat Moss & Coco |
| Honey | Beware of Wetting Agents |
| Azos + Actinovate | NO Rockwool or synthetic binders for EnvirOrganic! |
[/vc_column_text][dt_sc_empty_space margin_lg=”20″ margin_md=”” margin_sm=”” margin_xs=”” el_id=”1519127875801-4c78d655-ccab”][vc_custom_heading text=”BMP Quick Tips” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:20px|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1538601417203{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}” el_class=”vcr_heading-right”][dt_sc_tabs class=”boxed”][dt_sc_tab title=”Soil” tab_id=”def1517389809-1-64″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Build a living soil (castings, compost, manure). A balance of thriving soil microbiology, water retention, cation exchange, and nutrient storage will greatly increase yield. Use of organic methods and materials reduces the carbon footprint and ensures healthier, pest resistant plants.[/vc_column_text][dt_sc_fancy_ul style=”tick”]
- Test your soil to ensure efficient feedings.
- Feed the soil, not your plants!
- Ensure adequate drainage, aeration and Cation Exchange Capacity.
[/dt_sc_fancy_ul][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”10013″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/dt_sc_tab][dt_sc_tab title=”Mulch” tab_id=”1517390546056-2-3″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”10019″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Covering soil, reduces evaporative water loss, decreases temperature of root zone, which protects plants and soil biology from heat stress. Rice straw, plant stalks, wood chips, and other organic materials are low cost, or free and make great mulches.[/vc_column_text][dt_sc_fancy_ul style=”tick”]
- Living mulches can be used during cultivation.
- Use gravel or synthetic mulch in transitional areas (surrounding cultivation) to reduce pest habitat.
- Beware of mulch made from treated lumber!
- Synthetic must be removed at the end of the growing season.
[/dt_sc_fancy_ul][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/dt_sc_tab][dt_sc_tab title=”Compost” tab_id=”1538599074234-3-7″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Onsite resources (wood chips, cannabis leaves and stalks, manure, grass clippings, yard waste, kitchen waste) can be transformed with microbiology, worms, and other methods, into a valuable amendment to build soil, retain water, and increase fertility at minimal to zero cost.[/vc_column_text][dt_sc_fancy_ul style=”tick”]
- Increase Cation Exchange Capacity
- Reduce waste
- Close the loop with nutrient cycling
[/dt_sc_fancy_ul][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”10021″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/dt_sc_tab][dt_sc_tab title=”Cover Crops” tab_id=”1538599058409-3-8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”10028″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Include cover cropping to regenerate your rhizosphere and protect soil from erosion and nutrient leaching during the wet season. Legume cover crops harvest atmospheric nitrogen to convert and store it in plant usable form. Chop and drop cover crops to build great compost.[/vc_column_text][dt_sc_fancy_ul style=”tick”]
- Cover crops increase nitrogen in the soil, provide aeration and act as a natural, living mulch.
- Can be used as a crop rotation.
- Useful in no-till production systems.
[/dt_sc_fancy_ul][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/dt_sc_tab][dt_sc_tab title=”IPM” tab_id=”1538599081165-4-9″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Develop and implement an Integrative Pest Management strategy. Seek to use cultural and mechanical pest management strategies before and in combination with sprays. Avoid using synthetic pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, or rodenticides. Using chemical fertilizers causes plants to grow at a rate that is out of balance with their natural defenses. Weakened cell walls and reduced resistance to pests is a likely cause of a pest problem.[/vc_column_text][dt_sc_fancy_ul style=”tick”]
- Regular application of compost teas and botanical extracts (neem, essential oils, horsetail, etc.).
- Beneficial insects (ladybugs, predatory mites, nematodes, etc.)
- Use of pruning, sanitation and traps.
- Strategic use of bio-fungicides, bio-insecticides, elemental sulfur.
- Look for OMRI, CDFA or WSDA and EnvirOganic listed products.
[/dt_sc_fancy_ul][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”10030″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/dt_sc_tab][dt_sc_tab title=”Water” tab_id=”1538599267819-5-7″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”10032″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Catch rainwater off any impermeable surface during the wet season, store it for later use. For outdoor farms, passive infiltration is an option, utilizing the land surface to infiltrate storm water which serves to recharge the subsurface groundwater aquifer.
Objectively analyzing and quantifying the water usage of your farm is the first step in water conservation. Ponds and tanks should be sited as close as possible to irrigated areas, and at a higher elevation if possible, to achieve gravity flow and eliminate the need for pumps.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/dt_sc_tab][dt_sc_tab title=”Irrigation” tab_id=”1538599276927-6-0″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]The irrigation method you choose to use is site specific. Monitor water use with a meter or by documenting water tank levels. Water in the early morning or evening, when the temperature is lower and evaporation is at a minimum. Keep plants and soil from drying out completely. [/vc_column_text][dt_sc_fancy_ul style=”tick”]
- Drip systems
- Manual irrigation
- Gravity-fed
- Is your storage adequate to provide for your needs throughout the dry season?
[/dt_sc_fancy_ul][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”10034″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/dt_sc_tab][dt_sc_tab title=”Equipment” tab_id=”1538599642141-7-7″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”10036″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Clean equipment after use. Dirty equipment may contaminate your crops and can affect your products. Document clean out procedures on shared-use equipment.[/vc_column_text][dt_sc_fancy_ul style=”tick”]
- Clean equipment and tools after each use, at a minimum.
- Sprayers, irrigation lines, scissors, pruners, pots and trays are examples of equipment that can be contaminated.
- Ensure staff is trained to properly clean and document procedures.
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