Seth Edwards inspects a tray of young cannabis plants as he thins them out. SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state, has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

Seth Edwards inspects a tray of young cannabis plants as he thins them out. SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state, has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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SunMed Growers has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

Seth Edwards inspects a tray of young cannabis plants as he thins them out. SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state, has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

Seth Edwards inspects a tray of young cannabis plants as he thins them out. SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state, has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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A bud and leaf of a strain of cannabis called Moon Blend is seen growing at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

A bud and leaf of a strain of cannabis called Moon Blend is seen growing at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Juan Garcia thins maturing cannabis plants at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

Juan Garcia thins maturing cannabis plants at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Maturing cannabis plants are seen in a growing room at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

Maturing cannabis plants are seen in a growing room at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Compliance manager Justin Garcia walks through one of the growing rooms at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

Compliance manager Justin Garcia walks through one of the growing rooms at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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A cannabis cutting is transferred to a pot on an assembly line at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

A cannabis cutting is transferred to a pot on an assembly line at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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James Mosier introduces Dalotia coriaria, or greenhouse rove beetle to the soil surrounding young plants at SunMed Growers. The soil dwelling insect is used as a predatory control agent to manage pest insects.

James Mosier introduces Dalotia coriaria, or greenhouse rove beetle to the soil surrounding young plants at SunMed Growers. The soil dwelling insect is used as a predatory control agent to manage pest insects. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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A cannabis cutting is transferred to a pot on an assembly line at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

A cannabis cutting is transferred to a pot on an assembly line at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Lance Hollinger pushes trays of young cannabis plants into the greenhouse at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

Lance Hollinger pushes trays of young cannabis plants into the greenhouse at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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An indoor field of maturing cannabis plants is seen at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

An indoor field of maturing cannabis plants is seen at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Luis Flores hangs freshly cut cannabis plants after weighing them at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

Luis Flores hangs freshly cut cannabis plants after weighing them at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Mature cannabis plants wait to be harvested at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

Mature cannabis plants wait to be harvested at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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A cannabis cutting is transferred to a pot on an assembly line at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

A cannabis cutting is transferred to a pot on an assembly line at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Recently planted cannabis plants are seen at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

Recently planted cannabis plants are seen at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Recently harvested cannabis plants hang in a dark room before processing at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

Recently harvested cannabis plants hang in a dark room before processing at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Maturing cannabis plants are seen in a growing room at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

Maturing cannabis plants are seen in a growing room at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Wes Martin thins maturing cannabis plants at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

Wes Martin thins maturing cannabis plants at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Workers thin maturing cannabis plants at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

Workers thin maturing cannabis plants at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Freshly cut cannabis plants hang after being cut at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

Freshly cut cannabis plants hang after being cut at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Freshly cut cannabis plants hang after being cut at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

Freshly cut cannabis plants hang after being cut at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Luis Flores hangs freshly cut cannabis plants after weighing them at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

Luis Flores hangs freshly cut cannabis plants after weighing them at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Luis Flores and Jennifer Baldwin hang freshly cut cannabis plants after weighing them at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

Luis Flores and Jennifer Baldwin hang freshly cut cannabis plants after weighing them at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Maturing cannabis plants are seen in a growing room at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

Maturing cannabis plants are seen in a growing room at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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A pro-cannabis sign hangs in an office at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

A pro-cannabis sign hangs in an office at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Cathleen Fuller holds a bin of Moon Blend at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

Cathleen Fuller holds a bin of Moon Blend at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Vape cartridges are filled with THC at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

Vape cartridges are filled with THC at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Cannabis is packaged for dispensaries at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

Cannabis is packaged for dispensaries at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Compliance manager Justin Garcia shows a bag of frozen cannabis kept at minus-20 degrees in a large freezer at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

Compliance manager Justin Garcia shows a bag of frozen cannabis kept at minus-20 degrees in a large freezer at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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A test run of chocolate (minus the THC) is seen at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

A test run of chocolate (minus the THC) is seen at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Workers package cannabis packages for dispensaries at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

Workers package cannabis packages for dispensaries at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Cannabis buds are seen in a bin at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

Cannabis buds are seen in a bin at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Workers process THC vape cartridges at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

Workers process THC vape cartridges at SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state. The company has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state, has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant, growing as much flower as possible, expanding their delivery fleet and hiring more workers in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state, has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant, growing as much flower as possible, expanding their delivery fleet and hiring more workers in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state, has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant, growing as much flower as possible, expanding their delivery fleet and hiring more workers in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland.

SunMed Growers, one of the largest cultivators of cannabis in the state, has been ramping up production at their Cecil County plant, growing as much flower as possible, expanding their delivery fleet and hiring more workers in anticipation of the July 1st legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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