Cultivation

Cultivation

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Grow Medium 

All products from Subdued Excitement are grown in rockwool unless stated otherwise on packaging.

For more information on rockwool cubes and slabs, visit Grodan’s website.

Pesticides

Pesticides at Subdued Excitement are used in rotation, only as needed, and not commonly applied. We take the application of any pesticide very seriously and our overriding objective is to keep pesticide use to a minimum. We proudly stand by and consume all of our products.

Safe and WSDA-approved products we may use on mothers and vegetative plants. Pesticides are used in rotation and only as needed.

  • Athena IPM - OMRI certified Insecticide/fungicide

  • Azaguard - OMRI certified broad-spectrum insecticidal control.

  • Grandevo CG - OMRI certified microbial-based bio-insecticide.

  • Monterey Horticultural Oil - OMRI certified broad-spectrum bio-pesticide.

  • PyGanic 5.0EC - OMRI certified Broad Spectrum insecticide

  • Sil-Matrix - OMRI certified biochemical pesticide for preventative control.

  • Suff-Oil X

  • Sulfur 3-in-1 - OMRI certified fungicide, miticide and insecticide

  • ThermX70 - OMRI certified natural wetting agent/surfactant (Saponins)

  • Thyme Guard - WSDA registered organic broad-spectrum bio-pesticide (thyme oil).

  • Velifer - Bioinsecticide/miticide

  • Venerate CG - OMRI certified, multi-modal bio-insecticide.

OMRI Certified - The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) is an international nonprofit organization that determines which input products are allowed for use in organic production and processing. OMRI Listed® products are allowed for use in certified organic operations under the USDA National Organic Program.

Integrated Pest Management

Clones in the initial propagative state.

Clones in the initial propagative state.

 Subdued Excitement strives to use the latest horticultural research and extensive cultivation experience to stay one step ahead of pests at all times. We have developed a responsible Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program for our cultivation facilities that is compliant with Washington I-502 regulations and that focuses on prevention, rather than cure. This preventive approach allows us to deliver a safe and clean product, whether it’s flower or concentrates, 100% of the time.

What is IPM?

"Integrated pest management (IPM) is a coordinated decision-making and action process that uses the most appropriate pest control methods and strategy in an environmentally and economically sound manner to meet agency programmatic pest management objectives. The elements of integrated pest management include: preventing pest problems; monitoring for the presence of pests and pest damage; establishing the density of the pest population; treating pest problems to reduce populations below those levels established by damage thresholds using strategies that may include biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical control methods, and that must consider human health, ecological impact, feasibility, and cost-effectiveness; and evaluating the effects and efficacy of pest treatments.”  (RCW 17.15.010)

Vegetative plants awaiting transfer to flower rooms

Vegetative plants awaiting transfer to flower rooms

The key to our program is maintaining health in the mother and vegetative areas using biological control methods, such as predatory insects and bio-insecticides. Our preventative approach to pest management in the propagation areas means that we never spray our plants with pesticides during flowering. The result is fewer overall pesticide applications to our products than many of our competitors. We monitor this through daily scouting throughout our facilities to catch pest-related issues early. If pests are found, we quarantine the plants and monitor the area until the issue is resolved.


SUBX Concentrate Solvents Statement:

All Cold Smoke & Subdivision concentrates are processed using a closed loop hydrocarbon extraction method. All concentrate products use Butane as the solvent for extraction. Any residual Butane is then purged out of the products – The PPM (parts per million) levels are disclosed on the Certificates of Analysis, available on the batch sticker of each product.

Cold Smoke Cartridges & Subdivision Cartridges use a combination of short-path distillation & hydrocarbon extraction. Used solvents for cartridges include ethanol & butane. Ethanol is used in the winterization of bulk material which is then purged out.

No SUBX products use additives, replica terpenes, or thickening agents in any products.

Tested With Confidence:

Out of respect to our customers and to be fully transparent, we have joined forces with Confidence Analytics in their “Tested With Confidence” program. 100% of all Subdued Excitement products (SubX, Cold Smoke Concentrates, and Subdivision) sold are tested for pesticides & analyzed for terpenes in addition to the Washington State mandated cannabinoid, mycotoxin, & microbial tests. All QA test results are available via a URL web address on the base of the packaging and as physical copies at each SubX retail-partner location.

Learn more about Confidence Analytics’ Tested With Confidence program here.