Legal cannabis: Why it is not inevitable that outdoor cultivation will become the norm

27/09/2025 6 min Episodio 276
Legal cannabis: Why it is not inevitable that outdoor cultivation will become the norm

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Episode Synopsis

Dr. Russell Sharp reacts to a LinkedIn post arguing for a return to outdoor soil-grown cannabis, and explains why hydroponics and controlled indoor cultivation remain vital. He discusses sticky trichomes attracting dust, the risk of pollen contamination (including deliberate male plants placed upwind), and the economic and quality implications for legal cannabis growers.
The episode weighs practical pros and cons of outdoor versus indoor growing, highlights real-world threats to crop integrity, and invites listener feedback on whether outdoor cultivation can truly replace soilless systems.
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