Why is Organic Cannabis Better for You and The Planet?
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When it comes to cannabis, organic cannabis is just as potent as cannabis grown using conventional methods. It also offers added health and safety benefits, including superior flavor and a lower risk of contamination with dangerous toxins and heavy metals.
Nationally, 80% of cannabis production occurs in indoor or controlled-environment facilities, according to News Center Maine.
The cannabis plant is sometimes used as a soil decontaminant due to its ability to extract toxins, including heavy metals and radioactive materials, from the soil. Cannabis is highly effective at leaching toxins from soil. Consequently, hemp fields are often sewn around former industrial plants to remediate the soil.
This poses an obvious problem for cannabis users. If your cannabis is grown in unhealthy, contaminated soil, these contaminants may be winding up in your bud. Growing organic cannabis goes to great lengths to develop healthy, contaminant free soil, reducing the risk that you’re consuming toxic materials. Furthermore, organic pest control involves far fewer, if any, harsh and dangerous chemicals.
Growing cannabis organically doesn’t contain the synthetic pesticides and insecticides of conventional commercial growing methods. It is also important to think about how these artificial additives affect the overall taste and aroma of a bud.
Flavonoids and terpenes are the molecules that contribute most to cannabis’ flavour and appearance. A holistic, organic approach to growing benefits the production of flavonoids and terpenes, producing more flavourful and attractive bud.
Organically-grown cannabis is widely considered superior in flavour and aroma to conventionally-grown cannabis for similar reasons to those outlined above. As the micro-environment is optimised for vigorous, healthy growth, plants can produce optimum quantities of flavonoids, terpenoids, and cannabinoids themselves.
Terpenes and terpenoids are the aromatic compounds that give cannabis and many other plants their fragrance. Dozens of these compounds are present in cannabis, and are responsible for giving its strain its sweet, citrus, spicy or pine-like aroma. The more abundant these terpenes and terpenoids are, the more fragrant and flavoursome your final product will be.
Flavonoids are another secondary metabolite of many plants, including cannabis. They often bring with them a wide range of antioxidant effects that contribute to longevity and overall health.
Organic growing is better for the environment and in almost all cases. Synthetic fertilizers and conventional growing techniques damage soil integrity, destroy microbial, insect, and animal habitats, and deplete soils over the long term. Conventional growing is an unsustainable practice that causes lasting harm to surrounding land and water. On the other hand, organic growing mitigates this damage by maintaining healthy soil through a variety of low-impact techniques, from integrated pest management to natural soil amendments.
On top of this, grow bags/coco bags that hydroponic growers use are terrible for the environment as they are not biodegradable and need to be re-used after every harvest. This waste is huge when you think of a large greenhouse with many plants. Supplemental lighting in indoor growing conditions uses a lot of energy. If this energy doesn’t come from sustainable sources.
To be truly sustainable cannabis can’t be shipped across national borders. It definitely can’t be imported from cold climates, using indoor growing operations with high power use, like most agricultural products. Transporting cannabis from where it is produced overseas through a supply chain and distribution network to Australian pharmacies creates at least triple the amount of greenhouse gas emissions to locally produced cannabis.
“Food miles” are likely responsible for about 6% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, that 3bn tonnes of CO2-equivalent were produced in transporting food/other natural products (like cannabis) for human consumption each year
Cannabis producers are required to follow law-mandated packaging guidelines, such as child-friendly features, informative labeling, and high-quality materials. However, most cannabis products are sold in single-use plastic, which ends up in landfills. Eco-conscious packaging is now becoming the norm, allowing organic cannabis to be accessible without having to think about the negative environmental impacts.
All of Superbly Greens strains are packaged in reusable jars that are designed to be fully recyclable. This simple but thoughtful measure lessens the chances of cannabis packaging ending up in landfills and further polluting the environment – plus, you get to flex your creativity!
The majority of cannabis growers use indoor settings to control temperature, moisture, and lighting levels, hence requiring large amounts of energy for such systems to run. A study on the carbon footprint of indoor grows revealed that producing merely two pounds of cannabis results in 10,141 pounds of carbon dioxide. It is also believed that the industry as a whole creates more than 16.5 million tons of carbon emissions each year.
This is exactly the reason why there is a patient interest in harnessing the sun’s natural energy where possible like we do at Superbly Green or offsetting your carbon footprint with renewable energy like sun or wind power.
Organic cannabis offers significant benefits for both consumers and the environment. By avoiding synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, organic cultivation ensures safer, contaminant-free products with enhanced flavor and aroma due to optimized terpenes and flavonoids.
Knowing why organic cannabis is preferable for both consumers and the planet underscores several important benefits. For consumers, organic cannabis means avoiding potentially harmful chemicals like pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, which can impact health negatively. It also ensures a purer product, free from residues that might affect the taste and overall experience.
Environmentally, organic cultivation practices promote soil health and biodiversity by avoiding the use of synthetic chemicals that can harm beneficial insects and microorganisms. This approach supports sustainable agriculture, reduces water pollution, and contributes to overall ecosystem resilience. Therefore, understanding the significance of organic cannabis encourages healthier choices for individuals while promoting environmental stewardship and sustainability.
Growing organic cannabis uses natural materials like compost and manure in the soil to support plant growth, promoting soil health and relying on natural nutrient uptake. In contrast, hydroponic cannabis is grown without soil, using a nutrient solution for precise control over plant nutrients and growth conditions.
Organic nutrients from sources like manure, bone meal, gypsum, and others promote a symbiotic bond with soil microorganisms. These important microbes efficiently break down nutrients, enhancing plant bioavailability.
Growing cannabis organically is a method that emphasizes natural inputs and fosters sustainable practices, promoting soil health and nutrient-rich plants. Organic cannabis grows in environments where natural methods and organic nutrients, such as manure, bone meal, gypsum, and others, are used to support plant growth.
Like organic fruits and vegetables, organic marijuana is grown without pesticides, heavy metals, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs), ensuring a natural cultivation process.
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