by Andrew Nunez-Alvarez | Apr 10, 2025
Moderated By: Kevin Jodrey, One Log Cookies R&D Facility.
Panel Description:
Bring your toughest questions to this open-format roundtable featuring leading cannabis phenohunters & breeders with decades of experience. Whether you’re curious about advanced hybridization or refining your favorite cultivars, you’ll get real-time answers and actionable insights from award winning breeders across North America. This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from experts in one place – and after the session, you can keep the conversation going with our special guest speakers at The Genetic Exchange, where you’ll have a friendly space to network and build connections.
by Andrew Nunez-Alvarez | Mar 26, 2025
BioFloral and Grow Opportunity proudly presents The Grower’s Luncheon at Grow Up Toronto 2025. Join fellow home growers, industry cultivators, breeders, and phenohunters for a complimentary buffet-style lunch at The Grower’s Luncheon. This exclusive growers-only event offers a chance to connect with like-minded growers, share cultivation insights, and hear from BioFloral and their trusted suppliers through special guest presentations.
Please Note: Seating is limited and the event is strictly for cannabis growers. Admission to this special event is by invite-only.
If you’re a grower, apply to attend below for your chance to receive an invite to The Grower’s Luncheon.
ALL GROWERS & BREEDERS MUST APPLY
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by Andrew Nunez-Alvarez | Mar 26, 2025
Moderated By: Chris Johnson, Big League Genetics.
Panel Description:
A fresh clone or seed line arrives with little data and high expectations. Experienced growers explain the checkpoints they use – vigor in veg, node spacing, stretch, trichome density, and finishing time – to decide if a new cultivar deserves production space. Hear how they set baseline targets, fine-tune environmental variables and nutrients on the fly, and read plant signals to bring out a cultivar’s best traits on the first run. Walk away with a clear framework for testing unfamiliar genetics, comparing results, and making confident keep‑or‑cut calls.
by Andrew Nunez-Alvarez | Mar 26, 2025
Moderated By: Dave Auger, Big League Genetics.
Panel Description:
This panel brings together seasoned breeders and phenohunters from across North America to share the techniques and lessons they’ve gained through years of hands-on work with the plant. Aimed at experienced cultivators looking to deepen their knowledge of phenotyping and cultivar development, the session will explore practical approaches to breeding and selection. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask direct questions during an open Q&A with some of the most respected names in the field.
by Andrew Nunez-Alvarez | Mar 26, 2025
Moderated By: Daniel Joly, Apollo Green Nursery.
Panel Description:
Academic institutions are refining infertile cultivars and seed‑uniformity protocols, while industry breeders chase commercially-viable rapid market wins. This session puts both worlds at one table. Academic cannabis researchers and breeders will share new findings on genetic stabilization and uniform seed lines; industry breeders will detail the real‑world pressures that shape their breeding objectives and selection choices. Together they’ll outline how intentional parent selection, tighter phenotypic baselines, and data‑backed markers can produce consistent, scalable cultivars. Attendees will leave with an understanding of where academia is pushing the science, where industry practice diverges, and how purposeful collaboration can move cannabis genetics forward.
by Andrew Nunez-Alvarez | Mar 26, 2025
Moderated By: Dr. Av Singh, Scotian Cannabis Alliance.
Panel Description:
This technical session explores current pest and pathogen issues affecting cannabis cultivation, including hemp russet mite and hop latent viroid. Experts will share proven IPM strategies to manage these challenges and address what growers should be preparing for next. Designed for experienced industry cultivators, the discussion will focus on strengthening plant health and improving pest control methods in commercial environments.
by Andrew Nunez-Alvarez | Mar 26, 2025
Moderated By: Dr. Av Singh, Scotian Cannabis Alliance.
Session Description:
Led by renowned cannabis cultivator Kevin Jodrey, this advanced masterclass session focuses on optimizing root zone health through proven agricultural techniques tailored for cannabis. Attendees will explore high-level strategies for maintaining root vitality, improving nutrient uptake, and maximizing plant performance. This is a technical discussion for seasoned growers looking to fine-tune their cultivation methods and strengthen plant health from the ground up.
by Andrew Nunez-Alvarez | Mar 26, 2025
Moderated By: Dr. Av Singh, Scotian Cannabis Alliance.
Panel Description:
This session breaks down the key differences between mixing your own nutrient recipes and using preformulated blends. Growers, breeders, and phenohunters will gain insight into the cost differences, flexibility, and control that come with custom mixing – alongside the convenience and consistency of pre-made options. Experts will walk through how to approach nutrient formulation, where to find reliable resources, and what to consider when deciding which method best suits your operation. This session will help you make informed, cost-effective nutrient decisions at your grow.
by Andrew Nunez-Alvarez | Mar 26, 2025
Moderated By: Dr. Av Singh, Scotian Cannabis Alliance.
Panel Description:
This technical session offers experienced cannabis cultivators a data-driven comparison of commonly used growing media, from soil and coco to rockwool and living mixes. Experts will outline the advantages and limitations of each substrate, examining how media choice impacts plant health, yield, and input costs. The panel will also explore how specific media perform differently in indoor versus greenhouse settings, giving growers the practical insight they need to select the most effective option for their operation.
by Andrew Nunez-Alvarez | Mar 26, 2025
Moderated By: Dr. Av Singh, Scotian Cannabis Alliance.
Panel Description:
This technical session is built for experienced cannabis cultivators looking to enhance yield and plant performance through advanced lighting techniques. Experts will break down the advantages and disadvantages of under-canopy and inter-canopy lighting setups, supported by real-world trial data. Attendees will gain insight into how different lighting strategies impact plant health, energy efficiency, and overall crop quality – helping growers make informed decisions tailored to their cultivation environments.
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