It’s time to rethink your drying strategy…
Revolutionize Your Dry Rooms: The Future of Quality Cannabis ✅
In the cannabis industry, the post-harvest phase is critical for ensuring the highest quality and consistency of the final product. Traditional methods have largely focused on environmental controls like humidity and temperature to manage the drying process. However, the latest advancements in technology, especially plant moisture sensors, are transforming this essential phase of production.
New Technology: Direct Plant Moisture Sensors💧
Wireless plant moisture sensors provide precise measurements of plants’ moisture levels during the post-harvest phase. These sensors are strategically placed around the dry room to offer a comprehensive view of the plant population’s moisture, while also pinpointing environmental hot spots through individual humidity and temperature readings. This technology offers deep insights into what happens within the plants, which was previously invisible. These direct measurements are challenging the conventional thinking about drying and curing.
New Insights: Challenging Dry Room Myths
Direct Measurement vs. Environmental Proxies
In science, you can’t always measure phenomena directly, such as black holes. We rely on observations of their surroundings and interactions to hypothesize about their nature. Similarly, growers have used measurement of the environment as a proxy for plant conditions in the post-harvest phase. But with the advent of direct plant moisture measurements, it’s clear that environmental measurements are a poor substitute and can lead to misplaced confidence in the drying process.
Previously, tight environmental controls were believed to guarantee a good drying outcome. However, direct moisture measurements reveal a more nuanced reality. Below shows a dry room with varying humidity and temperature that still produced high-quality buds, underscoring the need for direct measurements over environmental proxies.
Direct moisture measurements work even in the presence of varying environmental conditions.
Unique Drying Rates for Different Strains
Direct moisture measurements also show that different strains dry at different rates, even under consistent climate conditions. Contrary to common assumptions, plants do not all follow the same drying curve regardless of cultivar. Each strain must be treated uniquely to maintain quality and prevent terpene loss and trichome damage.
What’s Next? ⏭️
These sensors are now commercially available, supported by a team dedicated to helping post-harvest managers leverage this data for exceptional results. Current partners are building loyal customer bases thanks to the quality they deliver. Their clients trust their brand to consistently provide reliable, high-quality products, leading to repeat business and a great customer experience. Too many harvests have suffered during the post-harvest phase due to a lack of visibility and reliance on climate sensors. Take control of your quality and brand by using actionable data to inform your decisions.
