Kyle Kushman

Kyle Kushman is the pen name of Adam Orenstein,[1] an American writer, educator, activist and award-winning cannabis cultivator and breeder specializing in organic and veganic cultivation.[2]

He is known for his organic farming techniques such as super cropping, pruning, drying and curing, as well as processing cannabis flowers into extracts. He is a former cultivation editor for High Times Magazine, has been a contributor for over 20 years, and has taught courses in advanced horticulture at Oaksterdam University in Oakland, California and across the United States.[3]

His collaborations with have earned multiple High Times Cannabis Cup awards,[4] and he is credited with breeding Joey’s Strain,[5][6] Strawberry Cough[7] and Cherry Lopez.[8]

In 2014 Kushman launched a line of vegan and organic cultivation nutrients called VegaMatrix. The nutrient line subsequently was awarded the 2014 STASH Award for the Best New Nutrient on the Market by High Times Magazine.

Additional projects include Kushman Veganics, Kushman Genetics and Kushman Brands.

Kushman hosts a podcast called “The Grow Show with Kyle Kushman” on CannabisRadio.com.[9] Guests have included Danny Danko, Ed Rosenthal, Dr. Lester Grinspoon, Alison Holcomb, Ken Estes, Rick Cusick, Jeff Mizanskey, Mieko Hester-Perez, Chris Conrad and Mikki Norris.

References

  1. ↑ "Why Chocolope? To sell marijuana, you need a clever name". Los Angeles Times. 11 July 2014. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  2. ↑ Gordon, Claire. "The magic bean men". Al Jazeera America. Al Jazeera. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  3. ↑ "Oaksterdam Faculty". Oaksterdam University. Oaksterdam University. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  4. ↑ "Cannabuzz: The Week in Cannabis". Portland Mercury. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  5. ↑ "Joey's strain: OC boy with autism has his own strain of medical marijuana". ABC7 Los Angeles. 1 May 2014. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
  6. ↑ Adams, Mike. "Autistic Boy Thrives With Custom Strain of Marijuana". High Times. High Times. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  7. ↑ "Strawberry Cough". Wikileaf. Wikileaf. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  8. ↑ "Strain Review: Cherry Lopez". Willamette Week. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
  9. ↑ "The Grow Show with Kyle Kushman". CannabisRadio.com. Cannabis Radio. Retrieved 24 December 2015.

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