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The best cannabis cultivators take pride in lovingly obsessing over the details in each stage of the growth cycle to ensure their finished flower meets their standards for quality. This includes getting up close and personal with their plants to look for imperfections and determine the optimal time to harvest. For these in-depth quality control checks, the human eye isn’t quite enough — a cannabis microscope is required. 

While simple handheld magnifiers have been used in cannabis cultivation for decades, today’s high-tech digital cannabis microscopes are revolutionizing the plant inspection process. 

So, how can a digital cannabis microscope improve your harvest? Here’s a look at some of the top three reasons to use a cannabis microscope in your grow room: 

#1: Spot pests before they become a problem 

A cannabis microscope can save your entire crop by allowing you to detect the presence of pests early — before they turn into a full-on infestation. For example, broad mites and spider mites are nearly impossible to spot with the naked eye but become visible with magnification. By checking your plants with a handheld microscope daily, you can act fast and eliminate pests before they cause irreversible damage.  


#2: Control mold, mildew and disease

Just like pests, plant diseases, viruses and fungi can wreak havoc on your precious cannabis crop in a short matter of time. You may be able to tell there’s a problem with your plants just by glancing at them, but it’s difficult to determine a diagnosis and treatment strategy without proper magnification. Analyzing your plants with a cannabis microscope will make it easier to identify the early stages of mold, white powdery mildew, bud rot, leaf septoria and other issues so you can address them right away. 


#3: Know when it’s harvest time

Trichomes, the tiny, hair-like structures that cover the buds of cannabis plants, are one of the best indicators that cannabis is ready for harvesting. As the trichomes slowly transition from clear to milky white, it means the plant has matured and reached peak potency. However, these incremental changes can be difficult to discern with the naked eye. A cannabis microscope, preferably one with built-in LED illumination, will give you a clearer view of your crop and help take the guesswork out of deciding the harvest window. 


Choosing a Cannabis Microscope

Now that you know why a cannabis microscope is so critical in the cultivation process, what type of microscope should you choose? 

Here are a few things to consider when selecting the best cannabis microscope for your needs: 

Magnification —  When you’re checking for imperfections and trichome development in your cannabis crop, you’ll want a microscope that offers at least 30-40x magnification. For fast, accurate and dependable results, a digital cannabis microscope is highly recommended. At Delta9 Systems, we offer a range of Dino-Lite digital camera microscopes designed to provide up to 250x magnification to meet most applications in the cultivation environment. 

Portability – When inspecting live plants in the garden, a handheld digital microscope that connects to a tablet or smartphone is the best tool for the job. This way, your cultivation team can keep the microscope in their pocket and spot-check plants quickly and easily. 

Self-Illumination — Another key feature to look for in a cannabis microscope is a built-in LED light with brightness control. An LED light will allow you to get a clearer view of your cannabis crop any time of day, especially in the evening hours when grow lights won’t interfere the true colors of your plants’ trichomes.   

Camera function — Many digital cannabis microscopes offer a camera function, allowing your cultivation team to capture high-quality snapshots of individual plants for in-depth analysis. 

The Dino-Lite line of digital cannabis microscopes comes with software that allows you to catalog photos to compare and contrast later. This can come in handy when you’re testing different grow techniques and conditions or introducing new nutrients and products. The ability to capture detailed images of your cannabis plants will also come in handy for marketing purposes, allowing you to show off the beautiful trichomes that give your product its unique effects. 


Add a High-Tech Cannabis Microscope to Your Toolkit Today

When you need a durable, easy-to-use magnifying tool for your cannabis operation, look no further than the Dino-Lite family of digital microscopes. 

With numerous illumination and magnification configurations to choose from, the Dino-Lite series is a perfect fit for any application in the cultivation environment. Whether you’re running a small, craft cannabis business or a large commercial operation, Delta9 Systems has Dino-Lite handheld digital cannabis microscopes to fit your needs and budget. 

Browse our selection of digital cannabis microscope cameras or contact the Delta9 Systems team with any questions. We’re always happy to help you find the right products and solutions for your cannabis business! 

P.S. If you’re attending MJBizCon 2021 this October, be sure to stop by the Delta9 Systems exhibit (booth C5427) to see a Dino-Lite digital microscope camera on display and learn about our other innovative products for cannabis professionals! 

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