Home » Articles » 420 Business » Coronavirus and Marijuana?
cannabis occupational hazard infographic

Coronavirus and Marijuana?

How Will Coronavirus Affect Marijuana and CBD?

A recent article in MJBusiness Daily by John Schroyer and Bart Schaneman speculates on the impact coronavirus might have on various areas of the marijuana industry.

Of course, by now you have figured out that the shutdown of China’s manufacturing plants in many parts of that country has had worldwide effects.  This has disrupted the supply chain for numerous products like iPhones and computers, but it also may affect the marijuana grower.

Higher Prices for Tools?

Almost all LED Grow lights are made in China or made with parts from China.  The same goes for vaporizers, grinders, and many of the smaller tools used by growers.  With these supply chains running out of product or unable to ship, it is possible that US manufacturers and suppliers will pick up the business.  If that happens, you can expect to see prices for LED Grow lights rise in the short term.  Whether the US manufacturers will be able to take away some of the Chinese business permanently depends largely on a huge unknown:  How long will the coronavirus scare last?

MARS HYDRO 2024 New TSW2000 Led Grow Light 300 Watt Dimmable Daisy Chain Full Spectrum Growing Lamps for Indoor Plants Seeding Veg Bloom Light for 3x3/4x4ft Coverage
  • 2024 Upgraded TSW2000 LED Grow Lights: Experience the advantages of our new diode layout, densely packed in the center and sparse on the sides. This arrangement creates a more uniform light distribution between the center and sides, ensuring the most even PPFD distribution and maximizing plant yield. These meticulous design details make the TSW 2000 300W grow light ideal for any stage of plant growth in 3x3ft for flower and 4x4ft for veg.
  • Wider Range & Stronger Light: The 120° angle white reflector design on Mars Hydro TSW2000 led grow light is patented, allows for wider coverage and increased light intensity, aiding plants in better light absorption. Boasting an actual power of 300W, the TSW2000 delivers robust performance, while other model 2000 from other brands only delivers 200 watts or less.
  • Dimmable and Daisy Chain: With an independent dimming button on the external driver, this growing lamp allows you to adjust the brightness from 0 to 100% according to the specific growth stage of your plants. Additionally, it supports daisy chaining of up to 50 LED lights, seamlessly connected in a chain. The auto-sensing power supply is compatible with 120VAC, 240VAC, and 277VAC, making it suitable for both large-scale setups and personal settings.
  • Save Money and Energy: Mars Hydro's advanced SMD LED technology offers the highest PAR/LUMEN output while consuming only 300W with 704 LEDs, resulting in up to 50% energy savings compared to other grow lights for indoor plants, providing an additional 60% return compared to old HPS/MH lights.
  • Sunlike Full Spectrum LED: TSW2000 full spectrum growing light features 730-740nm Red IR/3200-4200Knm/5200-6800Knm spectra, providing the best light for all plant stages. Rapid plant response from seed to flower, and an increase in yield and crop quality‎.

Less Cannabizness Investment

Another likely effect, probably already baked into larger cannabiznesses, is the stock market deep dive from this past week.  With investors losing money on nearly every class of investment from stocks to corporate bonds to gold, it is probable that further investment in highly volatile cannabiznesses will dry up.  In a period of investment uncertainty, the “irrational exuberance” of a rising DowJones Index is replaced with FUD–fear, uncertainty, and doubt.

Cannabiznesses are no longer the darlings of the stock market that they were last year.  Even though investment advisers keep pushing them and you will still see emails touting the “biggest indoor cannabis greenhouse in the world”, just remember that the job of an “investment adviser” is to — sell stocks.  As the saying goes, stocks are not bought–they are sold.

Shortage?  Get Your Stuff Now.

And finally, another strange unintended consequence–running out of the hazmat-like suits and masks that you see cannabis growers wearing in the greenhouse.  There are reports even in the US of hospitals unable to find N95 masks, the masks that filter particles.

YOTU KN95 Face Masks 60 Pcs,5 Layers Cup Dust Mask,Filter Efficiency 95%, Suitable for Home Work Restaurants
  • 3D Design:The 3D shape of KN95 cup dust mask is designed according to the human face shape to ensure the tightness, to fit the human face, to increase the breathing volume when use the face mask. breathable face mask KN95 can greatly improve the permeability, and to make wearing and exhaling more comfortable.
  • 5-Ply Protective Layer:KN95 face masks are made of two layers of non-woven cloth, two layers of melt-blown fabric, one layer of hot air cotton. Inner skin-friendly layer absorb the moisture from the breath, 5-ply KN95 mask is designed to offer more protection than a standard disposable 3-Ply mask.
  • Perfect packaging:This product contains 60 face masks, Each of our KN95 masks are sealed in individual package for better protection.which can avoid the pollution caused by touch when taking the mask. Can be perfectly placed in your backpack, purse and pocket.
  • WIDELY USE:This kn95 protective masks are good for transport drivers,Commercial Buildings, Design & Construction, Food Processing, Food Safety, General Manufacturing, Heavy Infrastructure, Mining, Oil & Gas, Transportation, etc because they have daily contacts with large amount of people.
  • Disclaimer:If you are not satisfied with our products, please feel free to contact us.We take full responsibility for the quality of our products and will do our best to solve your problems quickly and efficiently!This KN95 mask is NOT an N95 mask. For more information about KN95 masks please see the following before you purchase: amazon.com/AboutKN95s.

Some growers use this kind of mask to protect greenhouse workers from overpowering weed odors in an enclosed space.  Working in a cannabis greenhouse can have respiratory effects beyond just getting high from being essentially a “passive toker.” (See the infographic at the top of this page.)

Typically, these respirator masks are made in Asia and imported.  With the coronavirus panic closing down Chinese supply chains and with the unexpected demand, you can be sure that this equipment is going to be selling for a higher price than usual.  That is certainly going to cut into grower’s profits, which are already under stress from the overabundance of marijuana and the overreach of regulators.

So what to do?  Obviously, get your LED lights now before prices go up; get your N95 masks now before suppliers run out. 

BESTVA 2024 Newest Upgrade DC2000 Led Grow Light with High Yield Diodes Full Spectrum LED Grow Lights for Indoor Plants Greenhouse Veg Bloom Light Hydroponic Grow Lamp
  • 【HIGH YIELD & LOW COST】This 2000 watt led grow light designed with 1176pcs high quality LEDs, Compare with the traditional 2000 watt grow lamps, this light is brighter and efficient, but consuming only 200 watts.Perfect for 3x3ft,Max coverage 4x4ft.
  • 【Excellent full spectrum】Infinite close to natural sun light adopts the latest high-quality LEDs technology diodes.This full spectrum led grow light designed with 3000K, 5000K, 460nm, 660nm LEDs. Which providing your plants with excellent full spectrum led grow lights.
  • 【Two Cultivation Modes】 FULL SPECTRUM LED GROW LIGHT. Nine different bands of LEDs make up our true full spectrum light, which helps plants, vegetables and flower indoor growing at all stages, just like in the natural sunshine. VEG mode and illumination 18-24hours a day in growth, BLOOM mode and illumination adjust to 12hours a day in flowering.
  • 【Durable Cooling System】Multiple high-speed mute fans and upgraded aluminum radiators enable the light bulb to work at 50°F to 60°F that is lower than other lamps. In a lower temperatures, your plant won’t be burned which could increase your lighting time and promote plant growth, Super long use time, so that you do not have to change the light frequently.
  • 【Professional Customer Service】3 years Professional Service and free return for 90 days in US warehouse. We have more than eight years of sales with after-sale service team professional in design, sales and production for the best products and service for the majority of customers. If you have any questions, please contact us no hesitate and we will reply within 24 hours to provide you a satisfactory reply.

What About CBD?

Finally, is CBD known to have any antiviral effect?  The answer is no (unless you are doing what the CDC suggests and washing your hands thoroughly before and after everything, including touching anything to your face, like a CBD cream.)

MO TULIP Hemp Oil Face Cream, Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Relives Dry Skin, Anti-Aging, Anti Wrinkle, Relax & Soothing Skin and Boost Collagen (2oz)
  • FEATURE -- Natural Hemp oil Face Cream - Hemp Oil can protect against different environmental factors, and help reduce fine lines, wrinkles, edema, black circles, pouches, fine lines and sagging appearance under and around the eyes, significantly reducing the appearance of crow's feet, fine lines and thick and deep lines, making them perfect.
  • ANTI AGING -- Hemp Face Cream provides the perfect anti-aging solution for dry and tired skin. Moisturizing - Natural Humidifying Hemp Cream is made from hemp seed oil and hyaluronic acid, which can keep your skin moisturizing and moisturizing all day.
  • DAY&NIGHT PROTECTION -- MO TULIP HEMP CREAM formulated with Vitamin E. a natural antioxidant that acts as a natural night face cream agent by blocking free radicals and having an effect.
  • INTENSE MOISTURIZING -- It is specally for Dry Skin. Locking in moisture, rejuvenating and restoring your skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and crease lines, leaving skin smooth, fresh and supply.
  • NATURE INGREDIENTS -- We use superior source ingredients which are organic, gluten free, sustainable, fair trade, cruelty free, & nature-derived.

However, the price for raw hemp products may increase, since China apparently supplies much of the hemp we use for CBD production in the US. (Organically grown? Free of toxins?  Hmm–interesting question.) . For pure hemp products, MaryJane Farmer recommends our friend Anthony Phillips at PureSource Labs.  You can read our interview with Anthony here, where he explains how he sources his hemp.

 

Last update on 2023-02-20 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

This product was presentation was made with AAWP plugin.

Scroll to Top