CANNA Research

CANNA Research: the place where curiosity meets research. On a daily basis more than 25 experts develop, test and improve our beloved products. 

25 years ago we started in a small corner, testing quality. Over time we deceloped in what we are today: a research facility for formulating and testing liquid and solid fertilisers, substrates and biostimulants. With our exemption from the Dutch Opium Law, we conduct research on cannabis as well as on conventional crops. Our work takes place in several greenhouse compartments, two climate-controlled growth chambers, and a laboratory for analysis and product development. 

Our laboratories
In our facility, we use several unique laboratories, each essential to our mission. In our first lab, we dive into the world of liquid fertilizers and plant biostimulants. Here, we analyse everything from nutrient composition to cannabinoids using advanced tools like HPLC and ICP. With HPLC, we uncover the secrets of cannabinoids, while ICP reveals the elemental makeup, including vital nutrients and potential contaminants. We also explore terpenes with GCMS, allowing us to understand the aromatic profiles that enhance the appeal and effectiveness of our products.

In our microbiological laboratory, we cultivate virus-free plantlets under sterile conditions to maintain reliable research material. We test the shelf life of our fertilisers in relation to microbes and study how plants resist disease, identifying beneficial microbes that support growth. In our molecular laboratory, we analyse plant DNA and RNA to determine which genes are active at a given time. This helps us understand how plants respond to treatments and which genes influence growth and resilience. With these findings, we refine our products to improve their effectiveness.

What's next

Looking ahead, we will continue advancing our research and developing our products. Our focus is on providing dependable solutions for agriculture and horticulture, with a clear emphasis on sustainability. Drawing on our history and experience, we aim to deliver quality that can be measured in practical results. After all, Quality proves itself.