GrowSpan Blog

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 […]

December 15, 2016    Many times, when growers are planning and designing a greenhouse, heating is a factor that is often overlooked. A traditional forced-air heater and thermostat are all that one really needs, but is this method of greenhouse heating really the best solution? For commercial operations or greenhouses located in areas with more […]

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 […]

November 14, 2016    Like most in the Northern Hemisphere, we recently undertook the practice of “falling back” or changing all the clocks to represent the loss of one hour, in order to make better use of natural daylight. But this process of daylight savings also affects the time of no light or light deprivation. […]

November 10, 2016     Wading the political waters of Florida is a difficult task. It’s tough to predict which way voters will lean, but on Tuesday Amendment 2 passed.  This means that starting January 3, 2017 medical cannabis will be legal in Florida. However for growers, Amendment 2 wasn’t the slam dunk that Massachusetts’ […]