Kent Gruetzmacher
Kent Gruetzmacher is a California-based freelance writer and the west coast director of business development at Mac & Fulton Executive Search and Consulting, an employment recruiting firm dedicated to the indoor gardening and hydroponics industries. He is interested in utilizing his Master of Arts in humanities to explore the many cultural and business facets of this emerging industry by way of his entrepreneurial projects.
Articles by Kent Gruetzmacher
Three Considerations to Make When Designing Growroom Lighting
Deciding which indoor horticultural lighting to purchase for your growroom can be a confusing endeavor. To make the process smoother, Kent...
What Are Popcorn Buds?
Though many growers see them as something to be avoided, small, dense popcorn buds can also be valuable and useful if they’re properly...
Is There Room for Craft Cannabis?
With mega weed corporations emerging, will there still be a place in the industry for craft cannabis producers? Kent Gruetzmacher tells us...
Critical Perspectives on Bloom Boosters for Flowering
Advanced horticulturists have the knowledge and experience to achieve results without the use of bloom boosters. Kent Gruetzmacher tells us...
Bright Lights in the Big City: LED Lighting and Vertical Farming
Kent Gruetzmacher takes a closer look at LED technology and why urban indoor farmers are shelling out the big bucks use in vertical farming.
Troubleshooting Air Quality Issues in a Grow Room
Though a bit less glamorous than lighting, mediums, and nutrients, your growroom’s air quality is vital to a successful crop.
Are There Benefits to Pre-Sterilizing Your Pruners?
When it comes to sterilizing tools in the growroom, is there such a thing as keeping things too clean?
Want To Go From Hydroponics To Soil? Here's a Quick Guide
There are many reasons why cultivators might transplant their plants from hydroponic systems into soil. Here's how to go about it.
Tips and Tricks for Properly Sealing Your Grow Room
The whole point of growing indoors is to keep your plants protected from unwanted outside influences, but this only works if your growroom...
Maximizing the Placement of Your Grow Tent Equipment
The use of grow tents is on the rise, but their confined spaces can create equipment set-up challenges. Here's how to best set up the...
Handwatering and Drip System Combinations for Outdoor Gardening
Hand-watering and drip systems both have their merits, but combining these techniques gives growers the best of both worlds.
Affordable Ways to Keep Your Greenhouse Cool This Summer
Don’t worry about having to give up greenhouse growing during the summer. Follow these tips!
How to Start Your Summer Outdoor Growing Season Earlier
Experienced gardeners know that the sooner plants can be exposed to natural sunlight the better. In northern climates, this can be a tricky...
Hydroponics Economics: Pricing Out a Hydroponic System
For many hydro hobbyists, spending money on their passion is a joy, not a burden. After all, it’s what makes you happy. Still, most of us...
Can You Remove Salt from Sea Water and Give it to Your Plants?
While regular droughts and fresh water shortages are becoming a reality for many, seawater is still a plentiful resource...
How to Decide Between a Grow Tent and a Grow Room
There are plenty of choices to make when starting a new grow operation, but one of the biggest is deciding on where to house your plants.
Back in Black: The Basics of Light Deprivation Cultivation
Tricking your herbs, vegetables, or flowers into thinking harvest time is approaching through light deprivation can result in more frequent...
The Basics of Wintertime Greenhouse Gardening
For the industrious gardener it is possible to utilize the winter sun to reap bountiful, sun-fueled harvests in a greenhouse.
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