Steven Moore

Author Profile

Expert Profile

With over a ten years of consistent involvement in the hemp cultivation sphere, this author has built a name as one of the most respected voices in current cannabis cultivation. From the initial days of home indoor setups to guiding on industrial farms, their work is driven by a passion for plant science, environmental growing, and community education.

The author initiated working with cannabis during the beginning wave of decriminalization, pushed by a desire to study the plant’s healing properties. What started as a own project expanded into a career mission. Over the years, they’ve gained recognition for their methodical and evidence-based approach to raising cannabis from seed, with a particular attention on genetic consistency, visible traits, and crop efficiency.

Throughout their path, they have always focused to assisting others grow purer, more potent, and more optimized cannabis — whether through publications, handbooks, lectures, or private consulting. Their educational content has guided thousands of hobbyists and farmers around the industry, enabling them to grow smarter with their crops and follow regulations in an increasingly legalized sector.

In addition to working with plants, the author has taken a key role in uniting the gap between farming and academia. They frequently partner with breeders, soil specialists, scientists, and executives to stay at the forefront of advancement in the field. This wide perspective allows them to contribute knowledge-rich content across a selection of topics — from starting seeds to active compounds, and from lawful operation to product finishing.

Academic Background

The author possesses a bachelor’s degree in Botany, with a focus on microbial soils, plant function, and organic growing. Their academic research covered work related to nitrogen balance and its influence on plant growth. They later obtained a Master’s degree in Plant Biotechnology, during which they conducted research on the genetic expression of plant compounds in Cannabis sativa under different spectral and feeding conditions.

Further professional development has been an active priority. The author has taken multiple certifications, including classes on pest control systems, environmental growing, and plant breeding techniques. They have also joined international agriculture summits and seminars on germination quality, LED spectrum optimization, and living soil regeneration.

This comprehensive academic and progressive career learning supports that their plant recommendations is founded upon data, principles, and practical field results. The author’s formal studies enhances a deep knowledge of both the micro and environmental factors that determine successful cannabis production, making their guidance particularly helpful to cultivators striving for consistency, stability, and compliance.

Professional Expertise

The author's central area of strength lies in cultivating cannabis from seed — an area that needs a detailed grasp of strain science, climate factors, and phase management. They are particularly proficient in the processes of pheno selection, genetic stabilization, and plant preservation, helping growers find and preserve the most preferred traits in a seed line.

They also excel in designing and adjusting grow systems, whether enclosed, open-air, or protected. Their deep experience of soilless systems, air-based growing, and biological soils has enabled them to implement sustainable systems adapted to the requirements of recreational or hybridization cultivators. Encouraging data collection and continuous improvement, the author consistently recommends growers to adopt environmental controls, data logging, and quality checks for THC/CBD, aroma compounds, and impurities.

Additional areas of skill include insect and fungus control using organic and microbial techniques, feeding schedules throughout the plant phases, and terpene preservation methods to preserve aroma quality. They are also well-versed in local regulation and have supported numerous growers manage permit requirements to remain fully certified and active.

Their comprehensive approach to production — one that balances both plant biology and market needs — has made their guidance important not only to home cultivators but also to investors, production leads, and horticulture specialists operating within the controlled cannabis sector.

Career Path

The author’s career journey includes more than 12 years in the hemp space. They initiated as a home cultivator under health regulations, overseeing patient-specific grows with detailed care to plant health and medical cannabinoid ratios. Over time, their work expanded to include large-scale cultivation for licensed producers across Canada and the U.S..

They have directed operations ranging from boutique indoor grows of less than 500 square feet to massive greenhouse operations covering large areas of square feet. Their tasks have covered everything from building grow room designs and irrigation systems to developing operational procedures for seedling stages, blooming, and yield. They’ve guided cultivation workers, deployed automation systems, and used green systems to cut operational costs while maintaining crop health.

Beyond their field work, the author has served as a consultant to cannabis companies, assisting them with strain sourcing, breed selection, approval processes, and employee onboarding. They have also led testing programs with third-party labs to optimize cannabinoid and aroma profiles for both bud and processing sector.

One of the author’s most important achievements was heading a effective breeding program for a Canadian grower, producing a proprietary seed line that’s now sold across territories. Their proficiency in seed-to-sale systems, tracking, and plant analytics has established them as a respected expert in both the commercial and technical sides of the industry.

External Publications

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

The author consistently produces training content across these trusted cannabis and horticulture sites, sharing insights on seed starting methods, integrated pest plans, growth nutrition, and processing techniques. Their articles has been acknowledged by growers, instructors, and operators alike, strengthening their status as a trusted source of advanced, science-backed cultivation understanding.

Whether discussing the new developments in female seed genetics or the intricacies of retaining true lines in breeding programs, the author’s work is based on practical results and supported by controlled experiments. Their articles to these journals serve to elevate cultivation quality and educate the next wave of growers.