New Growing Method Skips Weed Vegetative Stage, Slashing Electricity And HVAC Costs, Preserving Yield And Quality
Fluence and Innexo BV have announced research that could revolutionize cannabis cultivation, proposing to eliminate the vegetative phase and potentially cut electricity costs by up to 55%. This approach promises significant energy savings and aims to improve quality and consistency for growers worldwide.
A Shift Towards Efficiency
The partnership between Fluence, a leader in energy-efficient LED lighting solutions, and Innexo, a Dutch research organization specializing in agricultural innovations, has focused on the feasibility of cultivating cannabis directly in its flowering stage.
This method, bypassing the vegetative phase typically required for plant development, could redefine cultivation strategies, offering a more sustainable and cost-effective model.
In a press release procured by Benzinga Cannabis, Dominique van Gruisen, Innexo’s managing director, stressed the alignment of both organizations in their commitment to groundbreaking cannabis research.
“At Innexo, we use our deep knowledge of cannabis cultivars and best propagation practices to help growers create the most efficient cultivation …