Business manual for small scale indoor cultivation of cannabis and processing (Cannabis indica Lam. x Cannabis ruderalis Janisch)

Abstract

This paper presents the main steps for the cultivation of cannabis in an indoors (controlled) environment and the processing of cannabis flowers. It provides a manual on how to grow cannabis plants (from seed to getting ready to be used), the necessary equipment needed, the cost of all expenses and the timeframe from cultivating to having the products ready to be sold). Also, it provides appendixes that help growers understand the different techniques used and have an efficient growing space. The business manual contains an integrated list of expenses and things that the company needs to have covered for its legal operation.