Indoor vs. Outdoor
The debate over indoor versus outdoor cannabis cultivation continues to rage on, with each side touting its own advantages and disadvantages. For those who are unfamiliar with the issue, indoor cultivation involves growing plants indoors in a controlled environment consisting of artificial light, temperature, and humidity, while outdoor cultivation involves growing plants outside in the natural environment.
Proponents of indoor cultivation argue that it allows for more precise and efficient cultivation practices, as well as more control over the environment and the plants themselves. This includes the ability to apply precise control over the light, temperature, and humidity to optimize the growth of the plants. Furthermore, indoor cultivation allows for a greater level of security, as it is less likely to be detected by law enforcement or other authority figures, which was an important factor prior to the shift in legality.
On the other hand, those in favor of outdoor cultivation argue that it is more cost-effective and sustainable, following the regenerative farming movement. Outdoor cultivation does not require the same investment of equipment and energy requirements as indoor cultivation and can often be done with minimal resources. In addition, outdoor cultivation is more eco-friendly, as it does not require artificial lighting and does not produce the same levels of air and water pollution as indoor cultivation does.
This plant (and all plants) started outside in Mother Nature. Legality beckoned the transition to basements and barns. During that time, people transitioned from being amazing outdoor farmers to incredible indoor growers. The practices of indoor growing were refined over generations. So, when the explosive shift in legality and commercialization took place, cultivation found itself challenged in the outdoor arena. Why? Indoor growing and outdoor farming are different disciplines.
While indoor growing can enjoy a factor of precision, outdoor farming is able to embrace the sun, moon, natural wind and other factors of Mother Nature that are simply not available inside.
Ultimately, both indoor and outdoor cultivation have their merits and drawbacks. It is up to each grower to decide. What is certain is that both can produce high quality cannabis for everyone to enjoy. And, as the industry evolves, we will find ourselves with an increased interest in more than THC and smell. The cannabinoid and terpene profiles will become as important as the ingredients of the food we eat and beverages we drink.
Ultimately, it will not be a matter of where it was grown. Rather, we will simply evaluate what was grown.
Quality. Consistency. Desired experience.
And the story of the people and company who produced the flower.
