Christina Lake Cannabis, on its 32-acre site, has commenced harvest of over 22,500 cannabis plants covering eight cannabis strains. "Many plants are showing high yields, with some presently over eight feet tall," the team with the company explains. "Total harvest for 2020 is forecast to be a minimum of 15,000 kg/33,000 lbs, with growth in production expected for 2021 and beyond. As the region's largest employer, CLC’s team has expanded to over 30 full-time staff members and seasonal workers. The majority of CLC’s harvest will be refined into full spectrum oil, distillates, and isolates to be sold in the wholesale markets. CLC’s state-of-the-art extraction machinery, provides for high throughput capability and substantial capacity to carry out CLC’s organic and aggressive expansion strategy."
Planting
Throughout the spring season, CLC’s master growers and cultivation team planted over 22,500 clones and seedlings in individual pots, covering a total of 18 acres. Eight unique strains of cannabis were chosen from CLC’s portfolio of proprietary genetics based on their suitability for outdoor growing, particularly in Christina Lake’s well-renowned climate for cannabis cultivation. At the time of this update, many of the Company’s plants exceed eight feet in height with high yielding flower.
CLC has implemented aerial surveillance for quality assurance of its plants by using a remote-controlled drone several times per day. In addition to capturing visual footage, this drone uses sophisticated sensor equipment to gauge the health and hydration of a given plant. This data is transmitted wirelessly to the Company’s cultivation office, where CLC’s team can promptly identify and act upon any potential concerns.
Harvest
A significant portion of CLC’s crop has fully matured to a point that is suitable for harvesting. Selective trimming of certain plants from “early season” strains began approximately three weeks ago with approximately 700 kg/1,500 lbs of biomass dried to date.
The Company currently forecasts a total harvest of at least 15,000 kg/33,000 lbs of cannabis in its first outdoor cannabis crop. A significant increase in anticipated production is expected for 2021 and 2022 through the cultivation of the Company’s 99-acre plot which is adjacent to CLC’s current facility.
For more information:
Christina Lake Cannabis
Suite 810
789 West Pender Street
Vancouver, BC, V6C 1H2
Joel Dumaresq
1.604.306.4000
christinalakecannabis.com