The Germination Journal

2025: The Year That Tested Everything (and Proved Everything)

2025: The Year That Tested Everything (and Proved Everything)

2025 tested everything I built. From selling out in eight days to an unexpected shutdown, from navigating tariffs and customs to expanding into the EU, this was a year of resilience. It ended not with silence, but with validation - winning Innovative Product of the Year at MJBizCon. This is the story of how Cannakan® pushed through and emerged stronger.
We Won the Innovative Product Showcase at MJBizCon® 2025

We Won the Innovative Product Showcase at MJBizCon® 2025

CannaKan® was selected as the sole Innovative Product Showcase winner at MJBizCon® 2025. The KAN® System was recognized for real-world innovation in seed germination, combining functional design, repeatable results, and environmental responsibility from product to packaging.
New 2025 Federal THC Law Explained: Key Changes, Industry Impact, and What Happens Next

New 2025 Federal THC Law Explained: Key Changes, Industry Impact, and What Happens Next

The 2025 federal THC law introduces strict new limits for hemp-derived consumable products and updates the national definition of hemp. Learn what changed, how enforcement will roll out, and how federal policy can evolve through elections, regulatory guidance, and legal review.
The KAN® System canister with germinating seeds, showing partitioned sections. Text overlay reads: “Safe, Organized, Repeatable Germination – The KAN® System in Action.”

From Germination Basics to the KAN® System: W.O.W. 3 Needs for Seeds® in Action

Seeds need water, oxygen, and warmth to sprout - but getting that balance right isn’t always easy. The KAN® System creates a convection-driven environment that’s organized, safe, and repeatable, giving your seeds a stronger start.
Traditional Methods vs. the KAN® System

Traditional Methods vs. the KAN® System

Traditional germination methods like paper towels, cotton pads, and cups of water are messy, inconsistent, and risky for delicate seeds. The CannaKAN® KAN® System by CKAN™ solves these problems with a controlled, organized, and repeatable process. Using a FAR infrared heat pad for stable temperatures, a single lab-grade filter for uniform moisture, and partitions with catalog charts for tracking seed data, the KAN® System creates the ideal environment for safe radicle protection and reliable results every time.
Illustration of seed germination showing the three needs for seeds: water, oxygen, and warmth, with a sprouting seed under each condition.

Seed Germination Basics: Give Your Seeds What They Need

Most plants’ lives begin from a seed – and every seed has the potential to grow into something amazing. But for that to happen, it needs the right conditions. At Cannakan®,...

🌱 Welcome to The Germination Journal

🌱 Welcome to The Germination Journal

Every great harvest begins with a single seed - and every seed has a story. At CKAN and CannaKAN, our story started over three years ago with one simple question: how can I...