Intermediate Course in Hemp Cultivation – Specialization in Horticulture

The course takes place inlimited classes, with an approach that combines technical analysis, real case studies and practical demonstrations where applicable.

The teacher isFrancesco Didonna, founder of Figli dei Fiori Canapa & Co., a senior agribusiness consultant with direct experience in Italy, Europe, the United States, and Thailand. He has been working professionally in the sector since 2018, with certified specializations (Buchi – Rotovapor, Forza Vitale) in environmental control, post-harvest, and processing. The course is conducted in collaboration withCanaPuglia, a leading company in Italian industrial hemp since 2011.

Course program:

• Growbox, growroom, and greenhouse: advantages, limitations, and choosing based on your goals
• Lighting and PPFD: How to Calculate and Optimize Light Requirements
• Propagation techniques: cuttings and micropropagation (with demonstration)
• Electrical Conductivity (EC): reading, interpretation and management
• Automation: humidistats, thermostats, automated irrigation systems
• Soil Management: Supersoil, Mineral, and Organic Compared
• Pruning techniques, LST, bending and structural management of the plant
• Introduction to landrace varieties and genetic classification systems
• Regulatory insights: uses envisaged by Law 242/2016

The Intermediate Course isn't a generic advanced gardening course. It's a technical program built on real protocols used by hemp industry professionals in real-world production settings.

Francesco Didonna brings years of operational experience on plants in Italy and abroad to the classroom, with an up-to-date perspective on environmental control technologies and genetics currently available on the market. CanaPuglia ensures the regulatory framework and supply chain: it's not just theory, but real-world applications that comply with Italian law.

FAQ

Is it necessary to have taken the Basic Course to participate?
It's not mandatory, but it's recommended. The Intermediate Course assumes a basic understanding of the plant and cultivation principles. If you already have practical experience, you can start directly from this level.

Are there any practical demonstrations?
Yes. Some techniques, such as cuttings and micropropagation, include a practical demonstration during the course.

Do I need to bring equipment?
No. You don't need to own or bring any materials to participate. Everything will be explained and demonstrated during the session.

Can I take the course online?
Yes. The course is available in person at the CanaPuglia headquarters in Monopoli (BA) or online via Zoom, Skype, Teams, or Meet.

What do I get at the end?
A certificate of participation in the Intermediate Course.

Can I continue to the next level?
Yes. The next step is the Professional Course, or you can consider the Complete Course for €250 which includes all 3 levels.

Want to learn more? Discover CanaPuglia's other training programs:

• Basic Course – Hemp Physiology— for those who want to start from the foundations
• Professional Course – Agroindustrial Management— for a strategic and industrial vision
• Complete Course – Integral Path— all 3 levels in one package

Do you prefer a tailor-made itinerary? Discover thePrivate Technical Consultancywith Claudio Natile — €85/hour, online or in person.

Training conducted in compliance with Law 242/2016 on industrial hemp cultivation in Italy. Content refers exclusively to permitted varieties and legally permitted uses.

For information or to schedule a consultation before purchasing, please contact formazione@canapuglia.it

The Medium Course is ideal for:

• Amateur growerswho want to better structure their approach and improve results
• Growshop operatorswho want to deepen their technical skills to transfer to customers
• Farmersinterested in controlled environment cultivation
• Those who have already completed the Basic Courseand wants to continue his training path
• Technicians and consultantsin the agro-industrial sector who want to update their skills

• Optimize light, climate and substrate to maximize yield
  
• Learn to read and manage EC and pH with professional precision
  
• Learn real-world propagation techniques, with hands-on demonstration
  
• Automate key processes, reducing errors and manual interventions
  
• Learn more about choosing genetics based on your goals
  
• Receive a certificate of participation at the end of the course