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January 19, 2017 Marijuana has two main stages of growth: vegetative and flowering. Most varieties are “short-day plants” (sdp), and their stage of growth is determined by the number of hours of uninterrupted darkness the plants receive. Most varieties respond to a critical dark period (cdp) of at least 10.5 hours by initiating flowering. Other […]

January 17, 2017    Growers Supply announced a few weeks ago that they would offer a discount to those that signed up for their CEA Hands-On Workshop before February 1st.  Today, they made signing up and obtaining class information even easier by providing GrowSpan.com with a CEA Hands-On Workshop page. The page can be found […]

January 12, 2017    Last month Growers Supply announced its partnership with Ed Rosenthal. Next Thursday, Rosenthal’s first article for GrowSpan will be posted right here on the blog.  Dubbed the “Guru of Ganja” by High Times, Rosenthal’s influence on the industry has been unparalleled. He is recognized worldwide as a leading authority on cannabis. […]

January 6, 2017    Hydroponics are becoming widely used by businesses across the country.  They are the go-to option for growers who are looking to improve efficiency and profitability. However, with a wide variety of unique products to choose from, a clear understanding of the systems and how they work is necessary. Luckily, Growers Supply has […]

December 21, 2016    Despite its puritan history, New England and its politicians have played an essential role in liberal and progressive politics. On November 8, when Massachusetts and Maine legalized recreational cannabis, growers in these states were clearly enthused. Legalization created a potential for significant financial growth that is rarely seen in the horticultural […]

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December 13, 2016    Ed Rosenthal has been a staple in the cannabis community for over four decades. As the crop’s legal status has slowly changed in recent years, Rosenthal has been a driving force and dedicated researcher. In a press release, Growers Supply, who manufactures GrowSpan Greenhouse Structures, announced that they partnered with the […]

December 2, 2016    Hydroponics is an energy-efficient way to gain further control over crops, while drastically reducing water usage. Nothing goes better with a new greenhouse than a customized hydroponics system. It’s a winning combination that enables growers to boost their operation’s profitability year-round. GrowSpan customers regularly ask to integrate hydroponics into their growing […]

November 17, 2016    Thanks to HortiDaily, we found an interesting article featuring GrowSpan customer Dr. Charlie Rose.  Rose is using his GrowSpan High Tunnels to provide research and produce to his local market.  To read this article, click here.  To find out more about GrowSpan High Tunnels, click here. 

November 16, 2016    Last week’s voting showed a clear and increased interest in legalizing cannabis for both medicinal and recreational purposes. The plant appears to be steadily shaking the stigma that has marred its history, and it largely has Colorado to thank.  While some politicians stick firmly to the notion that cannabis can negatively […]