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🌱 Cultivation Operations

Growing SOPs, harvest procedures, and compliance documentation for Red Run Cannabis Cultivators

⚡ Quick Reference

Facility
Pittman Rd
License
Standard Cultivation
Canopy Limit
Check License
Light Cycle (Flower)
12/12
Target Humidity (Flower)
45-55%

🧬 Active Strains

Strain Type Flower Time Yield Est. Notes
Gelato Hybrid 8-9 weeks Medium-High Dense buds, watch for PM
Blue Dream Sativa-dom 9-10 weeks High Stretchy, needs support
OG Kush Indica-dom 8 weeks Medium Finicky, worth it
Northern Lights Indica 7-8 weeks Medium Resilient, beginner-friendly
Sour Diesel Sativa 10-11 weeks Medium-High Long flower, strong smell

🌿 Growth Phase SOPs

VEG Vegetative Phase

18/6 light cycle, focused on healthy growth.

Daily Checks
Check water levels/pH (5.8-6.2)
Monitor temperature (70-85°F)
Humidity at 60-70%
Inspect for pests
Check nutrient levels (EC 1.2-1.8)
Train/top as needed
Log in grow journal

FLOWER Flowering Phase

12/12 light cycle, focus on bud development.

Daily Checks
Zero light leaks (critical!)
Temperature (65-80°F)
Humidity dropping (45-55%)
Nutrients adjusted (bloom)
Watch for male flowers
Support heavy colas
Monitor trichomes weekly

HARVEST Harvest Phase

Trichomes cloudy/amber, flush complete.

Harvest Checklist
Verify trichome maturity
Plants flushed 7-14 days
Create harvest batch in Metrc
Wet weight recorded
Hang in drying room (60°F, 60%)
Tag all plants/branches
Clean grow area for next cycle

✂️ Harvest & Processing

🌡️ Drying Protocol

Proper drying is critical for quality.

Drying Room Specs
Temperature: 60-70°F
Humidity: 55-65%
Air circulation (gentle)
Complete darkness
Duration: 7-14 days
Stem snap test (not bend)
Record daily weights

✂️ Trimming Standards

Quality trim = premium pricing.

Trim Guidelines
Remove all fan leaves
Trim sugar leaves to bud line
Preserve trichomes (handle by stem)
Separate trim for extraction
Grade A vs B by density/trim
Weigh and log all material

📦 Curing Process

Final quality development phase.

Cure Protocol
Transfer to airtight containers
Fill 75% max capacity
Target humidity: 58-62%
Burp daily first week
Burp weekly after
Minimum 2-week cure
4-8 weeks optimal

🏷️ Metrc Compliance

⚠️ Compliance Critical

All plant movements and harvest batches must be logged in Metrc within 24 hours. Failure to track accurately can result in license suspension.

🌱 Plant Tracking

Every plant from clone to harvest.

Tracking Requirements
Tag immature plants at clone/seed
Change to flowering tag when moved
Record all phase changes
Document any destroyed plants
Weekly inventory reconciliation

📤 Transfer to Manufacturing

Moving harvested product to processing.

Transfer Workflow
Create packages from harvest batch
Apply new Metrc tags
Record final weights
Create transfer manifest
Print and sign manifest
Complete within 72 hours

🐛 Integrated Pest Management

👀 Daily Inspection

Early detection prevents infestations.

Check For
Spider mites (undersides of leaves)
Fungus gnats (soil surface)
Thrips (silver streaks on leaves)
Aphids (clusters on new growth)
Powdery mildew (white powder)
Botrytis/bud rot (gray fuzz)

🛡️ Prevention

Best pest is the one that never gets in.

Preventive Measures
Sticky traps at all entries
Clean room protocol (coveralls, booties)
HEPA air filtration
Quarantine new genetics
Weekly preventive sprays (approved list)
Proper humidity control