The drying process is one of the most critical stages of cannabis
production. With the right solution, producers can maintain product
quality, preserve their terpenes, and prevent microbial formation.
Effective drying of a large harvest of cannabis requires high-capacity
rooms with uniform airflow and tight control over temperature and
humidity.
AtlantiCann Medical Inc. – or AMI – a licensed producer based in Halifax, Nova Scotia is a joint venture with the local Mi’kmaq First Nation and the MJardin Group. AMI focuses on creating a high-quality product that is safe and enjoyable for both recreational and medical markets. The advanced drying rooms from Conviron allow AMI to focus on the quality of their product during this crucial stage of production.
“You need to be as good in the dry room as you are in the flower room, and with the Conviron dry rooms that’s what we’ve really found to be the reality, is that we can continue to steer that crop through the drying process” said Tim Nolan, Director of Operations, AtlantiCann Medical Inc.
The typical harvest at AMI is between 800-900 kg in wet weight, which is dried over a 10-day cycle. For AMI, maintaining quality means focusing on preventing microbials and preserving terpenes. AMI has never needed to irradiate their product as they regularly come in well below the microbial standards set out by Health Canada.
