Cannabis Potency Tester
In-House Cannabis Tester
Cannabis growers and producers face numerous challenges, from strict regulations to fierce market competition, all while striving to maximize revenue and maintain high-quality standards. With GLA’s HarvestIQ, Cannabis THC potency tester, we empower growers, providing the real-time insights necessary to prevent crop losses, minimize price downgrade due to missing THC potency targets, and inefficiencies common without standard crop monitoring. Optimize your cannabis production with the tool you need to succeed.
CANNABIS THC POTENCY TESTER
Greenlight Analytical introduces an easy-to-use, highly accurate, on-site analyzer that can measure the chemical profile of any plant as it grows. It is now more important than ever to optimize crops for quality, potency, and yield; With our THC tester and cannabis testing technology, HarvestIQ, producers can consistently deliver a higher-quality, higher revenue product.
Unlike traditional lab testing methods, our cannabis testing technology allows growers to bring testing directly to their grow operations. This shift to on-site productivity & consistency testing translates into a streamlined workflow, reduced wait times, and the ability to make immediate adjustments to maximize product outcomes.
By taking the guesswork out of indoor agriculture & cannabis production, the HarvestIQ cannabis tester provides producers with the actionable information necessary to adjust the growing environment & nutrients for real-time crop steering, providing optimal quality and greater profits.
applications
Phenotyping and Clone Selection
Ensure you are selecting the best plants for THC or CBD percentages, terpene profiles, weight, appearance, resin production, time to maturity, resilience, yield, and hardiness. In-house testing with the HarvestIQ will allow you to select the best plant and clone options to reach your company’s goals.
Optimize Harvest Time and Grow Operations
Implementing a regular testing routine with the HarvestIQ to check crops as they flower, will ensure plants are expressing the desired characteristics; primarily peak THC and CBD content, to help determine the optimal time to harvest.
Uniquely measuring and monitoring each cannabinoid and terpene throughout the grow cycle, on different parts of the plant, in different parts of the grow room/field will help optimize and improve your process. Determine the exact time to harvest while ensuring the potency and cannabinoid profiles are optimized to produce consistent, high-quality products for each cultivation.
Curing Process Optimization
Curing cannabis is the last, vital, part of the process. Curing effects quality & flavour of the final product. As cannabis cures, chlorophyll breaks down and makes buds less harsh and smoother to smoke. Properly cured cannabis also allows the product to be stored safely and with quality & potency intact for up to two years, and the risk of mold or terpene & cannabinoid degradation less likely. Curing entails storing cannabis in airtight jars to stop the loss of moisture, and to preserve flavors and aromas. It can take 2 – 4 weeks to finish curing for typical strains. There are, however, other strains in which the curing process can take anywhere from 4-8 weeks, and even some strains that benefit from 6+ months to cure.
Testing plants during the curing process can help ensure THC, CBD and terpene levels remain high, validate your process and optimize the curing process and time for each product type.
Why Choose HarvestIQ?
- Minimal sample preparation required, no consumables.
- User-friendly, and easy to integrate into daily operations
- Lower lifetime cost of ownership
By eliminating the need for complex sample preparation, HarvestIQ reduces operational costs and simplifies training requirements, making it a practical choice for cannabis operations of any scale.
- Comprehensive measurement of individual cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids
- Accurate and reliable results, powered by AI
- Expand capabilities with downloadable chemical libraries
- Measure complex samples without chromatography
With these robust features, HarvestIQ positions itself as an essential tool for those who want to go beyond basic potency testing.
- Report major and minor cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, esters, etc.
- Thorough cannabinoid and terpene profiling beyond what a basic cannabis potency tester can offer
- Real-time monitoring and optimization of plant growth
- Track and optimize the plants chemical profile throughout the growth cycle
- Monitor the impact of modifications on growing conditions
- Identification of optimal harvest time
Comprehensive and actionable results in minutes from our in-house THC & cannabinoid & terpene tester. With the ability to respond in real-time, growers can now operate with greater efficiency and confidence, ensuring that each plant contributes to a profitable and high-quality yield.
The HarvestIQ Cannabis Tester measures major and minor cannabinoids, terpenes, flavorants, and other compounds with high precision, providing real-time insights to optimize cannabis quality and potency.
Major Cannabinoids
Cannabinoids are the most well-known and studied compounds in cannabis. The two most abundant and well-researched cannabinoids are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC is responsible for the psychoactive effects of cannabis, while CBD is non-psychoactive and has been associated with various potential therapeutic benefits. It’s important to note that there are over 100 other cannabinoids present in cannabis, each with its own potential effect.
Minor Cannabinoids
There are hundreds of compounds in cannabis, each having a unique role to play. Minor cannabinoids such as Cannabinol (CBN) and Cannabigerol (CBG) are gaining attention for their unique properties. CBN is often associated with sedative effects, making it potentially useful for sleep disorders, while CBG is studied for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. By understanding and leveraging the diverse cannabinoid profile, producers can cultivate strains that cater to specific wellness or recreational needs.
Terpenes
Terpenes contribute to the flavor, aroma & experience of cannabis. They interact with a user’s endocannabinoid systems to either enhance or mitigate the effects of cannabinoids, commonly referred to as the entourage effect. Growers know that rich terpene profiles in combination with cannabinoids can produce premium products and will strive to consistently grow crops that will meet their customers’ expectations.
Flavorants
Recent research has identified compounds called Flavorants, a class of chemicals that includes esters, alcohols, sulfur aromatics, and other compounds, which are present in relatively small amounts compared to cannabinoids and terpenes but are significant contributors to the taste & aroma of cannabis. More research is needed to understand how these compounds affect not only the taste & aroma of cannabis, but also their potential therapeutic benefits, and how they affect the overall experience.
Terpene Benefits
What are Terpenes?
Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in numerous plants and herbs and are responsible for the characteristic fragrances we recognize when we smell lemons, oranges, black pepper, or cannabis.
Terpenes provide various forms of protection for plants in nature; some repel insects, while others attract pollinators. Some bitter terpenes discourage animals from grazing, while others offer protection from the sun.
Terpenes have numerous benefits for humans as well as plants, as many adherents to aromatherapy, or users of essential oils already know.
Terpenes also impact how cannabis makes users feel, from enhancing relaxation or artistic attributes to energizing and giving focus to others. The Entourage Effect is a concept studied by Ethan B. Russo which posits that the body’s endocannabinoid system engages with the cannabinoids & terpenes in cannabis to enhance and influence the experience or “high” users feel while enjoying cannabis. Researchers are learning how terpenes can benefit people and pets with numerous wellness issues from insomnia, pain, PTSD, or nausea from cancer treatment and many more potential benefits awaiting discovery. Although most researchers only study terpenes individually, they are learning that the benefits of each compound can be influenced by other compounds and that the effects of each compound are greater together, than when acting alone.
HarvestIQ’s detailed cannabinoid analysis aids in optimizing for:
- Pain Management: THC and CBD have shown potential in managing chronic pain.
- Neurological Support: Neuroprotective properties of cannabinoids are promising for disorders like MS and epilepsy.
- Mental Health: CBD shows potential in anxiety and mood regulation.
