Steven Moore

Meet the Author

Expert Profile

With over a decade of focused involvement in the hemp cultivation sector, this author has gained a reputation as one of the most recognized voices in modern cannabis horticulture. From the first days of small-scale grow rooms to advising on commercial licensed grow operations, their path is shaped by a passion for botany, sustainable agriculture, and grower education.

The author began growing cannabis during the initial wave of legal approval, driven by a interest to study the plant’s medicinal potential. What commenced as a personal project evolved into a vocational endeavor. Over the years, they’ve gained recognition for their methodical and scientific approach to producing cannabis from seed, with a particular attention on genetic stability, growth expression, and yield optimization.

Throughout their career, they have remained committed to guiding others develop higher-quality, more powerful, and more efficient cannabis — whether through guides, cultivation guides, public speaking, or private consulting. Their teaching content has influenced thousands of amateurs and farmers around the world, helping them to grow smarter with their crops and maintain compliance in an ever more legalized field.

In addition to growing, the author has held a important role in bridging the gap between practice and theory. They regularly partner with geneticists, crop experts, laboratory technicians, and entrepreneurs to continue at the leading edge of progress in the sector. This comprehensive vision empowers them to contribute knowledge-rich content across a selection of topics — from starting seeds to cannabinoid profiles, and from lawful operation to post-harvest processing.

Academic Background

The author obtained a B.Sc. in Botany, with a focus on microbial soils, plant function, and organic growing. Their student research focused on work related to nitrogen cycling and its effect on blooming stages. They later earned a postgraduate degree in Plant Biotechnology, during which they performed experiments on the genetic behavior of secondary metabolites in Cannabis sativa under diverse light and growth conditions.

Further training has been an continuous commitment. The author has finished multiple trainings, including lessons on IPM, Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), and hybridization. They have also been part of international horticulture conferences and panels on seed preservation, LED spectrum optimization, and living soil regeneration.

This broad academic and progressive specialist training provides that their cultivation advice is grounded in research, principles, and real-world results. The author’s educational background underpins a comprehensive knowledge of both the micro and broad variables that influence successful cannabis cultivation, making their insight particularly helpful to cultivators striving for precision, stability, and regulatory adherence.

Field of Knowledge

The author's main area of focus lies in growing cannabis from seed — an area that demands a deep knowledge of strain science, growth environment, and phase management. They are particularly skilled in the methods of phenohunting, genetic refinement, and breeding mother choice, assisting growers select and maintain the most valuable attributes in a seed line.

They also work in creating and building grow spaces, whether inside, open-air, or covered. Their deep experience of hydro setups, aeroponics, and living soil setups has empowered them to build productive systems tailored to the goals of medical or strain-development cultivators. Emphasizing data collection and methodical refinement, the author often advises growers to use climate systems, measurement, and chemical testing for cannabinoids, scent profiles, and impurities.

Additional areas of competence include pest and mold mitigation using natural and biological approaches, nutrient mapping throughout the plant phases, and professional drying to protect flavor profile. They are also well-versed in jurisdictional rules and have assisted numerous growers manage law structures to remain fully authorized and compliant.

Their comprehensive approach to farming — one that acknowledges both plant biology and industry demands — has made their experience invaluable not only to craft farmers but also to investors, farm directors, and farm engineers working in the legal cannabis sector.

Professional Experience

The author’s work background includes more than twelve years in the marijuana space. They began as a licensed caregiver under medical grow rules, operating custom grows with meticulous dedication to plant health and medical cannabinoid ratios. Over time, their work progressed to include large-scale cultivation for licensed producers across the continent.

They have managed facilities ranging from specialized indoor grows of less than 500 square feet to massive greenhouse operations covering tens of thousands of square feet. Their tasks have involved everything from creating grow room layouts and watering setups to implementing operational procedures for propagation, bud formation, and cutting. They’ve mentored cultivation workers, deployed automated controls, and added green systems to minimize operational costs while ensuring yield consistency.

Beyond their field work, the author has consulted as a advisor to cannabis companies, assisting them with strain sourcing, breed selection, facility compliance, and grower instruction. They have also led testing programs with third-party labs to maximize compound and scent results for both plant and concentrate industry.

One of the author’s most notable accomplishments was heading a acclaimed strain stabilization project for a Canadian grower, creating a unique seed line that’s now available across multiple provinces. Their proficiency in supply-chain monitoring, recordkeeping, and plant analytics has placed them as a trusted specialist in both the business and growing sides of the cannabis industry.

Featured Articles

• High Times
• Leafly
• Maximum Yield
• Cannabis Business Times
• Grow Weed Easy
• Skunk Magazine
• Growers Network
• Dope Magazine
• Cultivator's Weekly
• Greenhouse Grower

The author regularly writes instructional content across these leading cannabis and horticulture sites, offering expertise on germination protocols, integrated pest plans, fertilization programs, and curing stages. Their content has been acknowledged by farmers, trainers, and business owners alike, cementing their credibility as a respected source of scientific, evidence-backed cultivation understanding.

Whether discussing the new developments in female seed genetics or the intricacies of keeping stable genetics in breeding programs, the author’s content is based on practical results and verified through scientific research. Their writings to these media outlets serve to raise cultivation quality and educate the next generation of growers.