A Growers Guide to Supplementing with Kelp

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.

Care and Feeding of Young Plants

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

Biological Pest Control

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

Bud Rot in Cannabis Plants

Discover the intricacies of Bud Rot (Botrytis cinerea), a pervasive challenge in cannabis cultivation. This comprehensive guide explores its various names, historical context, preventive measures, and innovative strategies to manage and combat this fungal adversary. From the vineyards to your cannabis garden, understand

Feed Schedules – Strengths and Weaknesses

While it's perfectly fine to use the directions on a bottle of fertilizer any grower who would like to maximize the potential of their garden should consider using a feed schedule.  This is a week by week summary of all of the fertilizers

Growing with Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen Peroxide is a common additive in hydroponics and can be used to prevent disease, as an oxygenator, and as a disinfectant / cleaner.  It is a very potent additive and should be handled carefully. Here we will go through the pros and

The Best Soilless Growing Mediums

Soilless gardening allows the grower to be in full control of what nutrients the plant receives during its various stages of growth. Here we'll discuss the various types of soilless media, their advantages and disadvantages.

Powdery Mildew – Prevention and Treatment

What is Powdery Mildew? Powdery Mildew is a type of fungal disease that affects many plants, including cannabis. It can appear on the tops of your leaves, stems, flowers, and underside of leaves.  Causes: 1. Not enough light 2. Over fertilization  3. High

Micropropagation: A Primer

Micropropagation is a method of asexual plant reproduction which can potentially produce large numbers of plants in a small space.  These can then be transplanted and grown to maturity as regular plants are. There are several advantages and disadvantages of this method, these

Plant Nutrients Which are Beneficial But Not Essential

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