In nature populations of a particular species are usually kept in check by other organisms, rather it be predators, parasites, or disease. It is possible to harness these organisms and let them control pests in order to lessen the amount of chemical pesticides
In order to have a successful crop special care has to be taken when plants are young. At this stage they are more delicate and any stress will slow down growth potentially causing delays in the whole process. Here are a few things
Kelp extract is one of the most popular biostimulants and for good reason. it is powerful; full of hormones, vitamins and minerals. Additionally its production can be sustainable if properly managed.
Of the 12 essential plant nutrients which are absorbed by the roots, 6 of them are categorized as micronutrients. That means that only trace amounts are required for normal metabolic functions. Of these, iron is the one required in the highest dosages. Since
No chemical is 100% safe, and at the same time just because something is a chemical doesn't mean it's deadly either. This blog post will help to give the reader tools to determine what are facts and what is hype when evaluating the
Understanding Product Dimensions in Nutrient Solutions When I come up with a product there are many dimensions that I have to take into account. How will react in the mixing tank? How stable will it be in the bottle sitting on the shelf?
Water quality can make the difference between a good crop and a great one and much of the time it is overlooked unless there are glaring problems. This blog post is designed to get growers thinking about not only the clear problems but the
Outdoor Growing While hydroponics is generally associated with indoor growing, it can also be done outside. If someone is on a limited budget, doesn’t have the proper space, or just wants to be as natural as possible they might want to consider starting up
As discussed in previous posts there are 12 essential plant nutrients and fertilizing with them will help to optimize growth. For large scale agriculture there’s the assumption that there are already nutrients contained in the soil and so a sample is sent off
Previous posts have touched on the 15 essential plant nutrients (3 from the air and water, 3 macro, 3 secondary, and 6 micronutrients). These elements are absolutely necessary for the plant in order to complete its life cycle, while less than adequate amounts will