Cannabis is medicine
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of hosting Kerry Bennett of Hometown Cultivation for my Friday 4:20 Q&A. I've been cultivating cannabis organically for over 20 years and wanted to ask Kerry about his dedication to organic living soil practices.
Early in our conversation, we dove into why a clean, natural approach to cultivation isn't just a preference for Kerry, but a responsibility to the consumer. We talked about how growing organically can be challenging and, while his decision to make his commercial grow fully organic may be more demanding, the commitment to clean cultivation practices ultimately benefits the end consumer, especially those using cannabis for medicinal purposes.
A full spectrum approach
Another thing that Kerry and I aligned on is the importance of quality as opposed to focusing solely on maximizing yield. Coaxing the unique expression of each plant to develop a full spectrum of compounds can create a richer, more nuanced, and ultimately more beneficial user experience.
To that end, Kerry does quite a bit of breeding at Hometown Cultivation and he offered a glimpse into his pheno-hunting process where he takes home multiple phenotypes regularly to sample and make the tough decisions as to which will make the cut.
We also had a funny back and forth about the nuances of strain naming. It turns out Kerry has a similar process to mine when making important decisions: consult with your wife ( and potentially google) and hash it out.
Cultivate with conscience
Kerry and I share the understanding that cultivating cannabis with an organic approach is an act of conscience, and that the foundation of a responsible and beneficial cannabis industry lies in the commitment to honoring patients and respecting the medical properties of this plant.
If you ever find yourself in Eugene, Oregon, look up Hometown Cultivation, you’ll find folks who care deeply about the plant and the people who use it.
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