Welcome to episode 6.1 of our podcast where we dive into the topic of how medical cannabis is grown. We speak with our resident expert Gianni to answer questions such as what makes a good climate for cannabis cultivation, what are the different cultivation methods, and how long does it take to grow cannabis from seed to finished product. We also explore the quality of Australian cannabis compared to global standards, the difference between growing recreationally and medically, and discuss some early bird Australian supplier mistakes nearly causing bankruptcy. So, if you're curious about the cultivation of cannabis, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we welcome back our resident expert guest, Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis, who is a plant enthusiast and a final year Ph.D. candidate in the genetics of medicinal cannabis at La Trobe University. Gianni's work is dedicated to discovering new and exciting therapies for treatments by unlocking the therapeutic benefits of plants. He graduated with first class honours in botany in 2017 and has been researching cannabis trichome genetics full-time as a Ph.D. candidate since then. In addition to being an academic teaching plant-based molecular biology to undergraduates, Gianni is also a scientific consultant in the cannabis industry with experience as a cultivator for one of Australia's largest cannabis companies. He brings a wealth of expertise in both the science and commercial sides of medical cannabis to our show.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Legacy Growers - Ed Rosenthal - Guru of Ganja, Robert Connel Clarke, Ernest Small, Jorge Cervantes
• Greenhouse Propagation Chamber - Example
• Link to Spidermite

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