Canasmith Budtender Training
Mixed-light cultivation with HPS support • Coco + hydroponic drip irrigation • Sustainable practices • In-house genetics & pheno hunting
About Canasmith
OverviewWe are a small independent farm out of Pullman, WA. We focus on quality and accessibility: premium flower that respects the plant and the planet, priced so more people can enjoy it.
- Mixed light + HPS: sunlight through a protective roof, boosted with HPS when needed.
- Coco + drip irrigation: targeted feeds at each plant base for consistency and efficiency.
- Well water: clean and stable, no city fluoride.
- Flavor-first cure: we monitor aw (water activity) for smooth burn and bright nose.
“Sun-forward, HPS-supported, drip-fed in coco, and cured by water activity for a clean, even burn.”
Growing Methods
How we cultivate- Mom & Clone: clean cuts, strong rooting, uniform starts.
- Veg: structured growth, even canopy, healthy leaves.
- Flower: resin development, density, and aroma peak under sun + HPS.
- Cure & Pack: steady dry, aw target, packed to protect terps.
- Precision — measured pulses right where roots can use them.
- Oxygenation — airy coco keeps roots happy and responsive.
- Efficiency — less waste, consistent results room-to-room.
Floor phrasing: “We feed exactly what the plant needs, when it needs it — and keep the environment steady so the nose stays loud.”
Genetics & Pheno Hunting
Consistency & flavor- Flavor first — aroma and taste are the North Star.
- Structure — healthy growth, manageable trim, stable canopy.
- Yield vs. labor — good returns without spiking work.
- Repeatability — the cut must perform across cycles.
“We run siblings and keep the one that smokes best and repeats. Tell me your flavor lane — gas, fruit, dessert — I’ll match you.”
Water Activity (aw) & Cure
Flavor & burnaw (water activity) helps predict microbial safety and how moisture moves in the jar. We aim for a zone that protects terpenes and gives a clean, even burn.
- ~0.50–0.60: smooth smoke, even burn, bright aroma.
- < 0.50: terp loss, brittle feel, sharper smoke.
- > 0.60: microbe risk rises, duller nose, runny burn.
“When you get home, open the jar — the aroma should be clean and true to type. After a gentle grind, it should feel springy, not dusty or wet. We cure by aw for a smooth, flavorful experience.”
Growth Stages — Quick Visual Guide
Seed → Cure| Stage | What we look for | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Seed/Clone | Vigor, clean white roots, upright turgor | Uniform start = uniform harvest |
| Veg | Even canopy, lush leaves, strong branching | Sets yield and quality potential |
| Early Flower | Pistils and stacking initiation | Health and timing check |
| Late Flower | Resin density, peak aroma, desired color | Flavor and potency window |
| Cure | aw ~0.50–0.60, clean nose, springy feel | Smooth smoke, shelf stability |
We validate keeper cuts across cycles before they join the main rotation.
Quick Quiz
Instant feedbackTip: Recommend by nose and feel first, then price and potency.