Maximizing Quality Cannabis

Maximizing Quality Cannabis
Price: 
$140.00

Category: 
Course Hours: 
25
Course Type: 
Instructor Led - 4 Weeks Long
  • Description
  • Objectives
  • Outline
  • Materials
  • System Requirements

One in five Americans now lives in a legalized state. Cannabis is a crop that is being grown much more often across the world. In our Maximizing Quality Cannabis course, we explore the steps and techniques related to harvesting, such as pruning, trimming, drying, curing, and storing. We also discuss the life cycle of cannabis, water hash, and making BHO. 

* You have 4 weeks to complete this course.

After completing this course, you should be able to:

  • Recall basics of the cannabis life cycle and harvesting strategies
  • Recognize finishing ingredients, flushing methods, and strategies for ripening
  • Identify the basics of picking, trimming, and drying
  • Describe the process for curing and storing cannabis

Maximizing Quality Cannabis Module 1
Harvesting Strategies

Harvesting, drying, and curing are vital processes for growers because each contributes to the overall quality and final product. Our first module discusses the basic strategies for working with the plant, harvesting, pruning, and the cannabis life cycle.

  • The Evolution of Harvesting
  • Cannabis Life Cycle
  • Harvesting Early or Late
  • Working Within Plant and Canopy Limits
  • Pruning Techniques

Maximizing Quality Cannabis Module 2
Finishing, Flushing, and Ripening

In this module, we discuss finishing products and ingredients that help enhance growth. We also describe flushing techniques that flush out old nutrients and replace them with new flowering formulas. Finally, we explore ripening techniques.

  • Finishing Products and Ingredients
  • Flushing Methods
  • Flushing Techniques
  • Disrupting the Photoperiod
  • Preparing for Bad Weather

Maximizing Quality Cannabis Module 3
Picking, Trimming, and Drying

In this module, we describe the steps and styles that can be used for picking your harvest. We also examine the parts of the plant that need to be trimmed, as well as various techniques for drying the product.
Picking Styles

  • Equipment Used for Harvesting
  • Parts to be Trimmed
  • Trimming Styles and Strategies
  • Drying Techniques

Maximizing Quality Cannabis Module 4
Curing and Storing

In our final module, we describe techniques for curing your product, which is when the water is removed while retaining the terpenes. We also discuss how to store your final product.

  • Keys to Curing
  • Water Curing
  • Storing Materials
  • After the Harvest
  • Water Hash

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The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!

Internet Connection

  • Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections

*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.

Hardware Requirements

  • Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
  • Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

 

PC Software Requirements

  • Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
  • Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
  • Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
    • Cookies MUST be enabled
    • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
  • The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
  • PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
  • Adobe PDF Reader
  • QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player

 

MAC Software Requirements

  • Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
  • Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
  • Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
    • Cookies MUST be enabled
    • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
  • The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
  • PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
  • Adobe PDF Reader
  • Apple QuickTime Media Player