Professional Marijuana Grower November-December 2017 Issue

(Continued from page 30) shouldn’t have been made illegal. Cannabis has some undeniable psychoactive effects, so it is understandable why some politicians from nearly a century ago would want to make it illegal, but the high that comes with cannabis is absent with hemp. Hemp is less than 0.3 percent THC, but also has high levels of CBDs. This means it can provide many of the medicinal effects that people are taking advantage of today, while allowing the user to remain completely sober and clear headed. Hemp was severely affected in 1937 via the Marijuana Tax Act, which made it illegal, and this law is largely why the crop is in the position it is in today. Since then cannabis has flourished in the counter culture and black market, while hemp has not gotten to benefit from the same mystique. This is also why many growers are overlooking the true and undeniable money-making potential of hemp. Easy to Grow, Easy to Profit Hemp is easy to produce on a commercial scale, be- cause it is well-suited for American climates and many farmers currently growing other crops would be able to introduce hemp into their business with relative ease. Wheat growers in particular seem to be interested in producing hemp, largely because they require similar soil fertility. Both crops require approximately the same CHILLKING Chiller Systems ® Industrial Chillers 1/2 ton to 200 tons and up amount of supplemental nitrogen, potash and phospho- rus. Of course, soil testing is required to examine ex- actly how much is needed, because the proper nutrient balance is especially important for hemp. Growers that apply too much nitrogen and not enough potash will inevitably deal with broken stalks and useless harvests. Dehumidification specialist Each chiller factory tested before crating Assistance in sizing & no charge planning CHILLKING CHILLERS PLUS 10% GUARANTEE: When further comparing hemp to wheat, hemp requires about half the water and has the potential to provide four times the income. The profitability that hemp can provide is hard to overlook and could help many of the country’s struggling agricultural communities. ® All Chillking chillers are guaranteed to produce 110% of the nominal ton rating at 90°F ambient. This means you get more BTU for your dollar. Chillking is the only chiller company to guarantee their chiller to produce 10% more than its BTU rating. CHILLKING ® Chillers Inc 512.303.1529 chillking.com Visit us online to see our complete catalog of equipment 34 • Professional Marijuana Grower Overall, hemp is a great option for a number of regions throughout the country. Hemp does not require ample moisture, and it thrives in areas that receive about 10 inches of rain. Some farmers that don’t get the neces- sary rain can take advantage of the soil’s moisture. By providing ground cover, farmers can reduce evapora- tion and allow the crop to get the moisture it needs for flowering and seed set. A lack of moisture is going to lead to low yields and poorly developed grain heads. It is also important to note that too much water can lead to an uneven harvest that lacks profitability. November/December 2017

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