Maximum Yield
Since 1998, Maximum Yield has been the go-to source of information on controlled-environment cultivation for both hobby and professional growers around the world.
With wide reaching and in-depth content, Maximum Yield covers everything from cannabis cultivation and consumption, controlled environment agriculture, hydroponics, aeroponics, aquaponics, and organics, to greenhouses, small space and container gardening, to urban farms and vertical growing. Maximum Yield focuses on giving readers everything they need to reach their maximum yield, with informative articles, tips and tricks, how-tos, and the latest in products and technologies. With an army of grow experts and professional writers consistently producing new material, Maximum Yield offers the best content available—for all levels and types of grower.
As a company, Maximum Yield Publishing Inc. is a convergence of business leadership, modern digital technology, and industry publication experience. With our combined expertise, we have catapulted the growth of Maximum Yield to a position as the most popular grow website on the internet and a "phenomenal success" on magazine retail shelves—and we're excited to see where the future will take us.
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Articles by Maximum Yield
Treating Water. Better. Silver Bullet Water Treatment Company
Silver Bullet is a leader in providing unique and beneficial water management consulting, education, and treatment solutions for their...
Peace-of-Mind Microbial Remediation: Rad Source Technologies
Rad Source is a global life science leader developing real world solutions for cannabis decontamination using its patented Quastar...
Scientific, Experienced and Passionate: Integra by Desiccare Inc.
Integra chatted with Maximum Yield to discuss new products and how the company strives to help raise the quality and integrity of cannabis...
Trichomes are Everything: Ultra Trimmer
Ultra Trimmer founder Barry Schroeder answered our questions.
Meet GreenBroz North America
Maximum Yield's Industry News sat down with CEO Cullen Raichart to learn more about GreenBroz’s backstory, what lies ahead, navigating a...
The Future of Genetics: Future Genetix
Future Genetix’s grow team leader, Mitchell Kennedy, answers our questions.
People and Technologies Making a Difference: Premier Tech
With an environmentally conscious business plan, Premier Tech is leading the way when it comes to grow media for all types of cultivation.
Helping the World Grow Smarter: Fluence Bioengineering, Inc.
Maximum Yield chatted with Fluence Bioengineering's CEO David Cohen about the company’s roots, challenges in the sector, and, of course,...
Redefining Pleasure with HighOnLove
HighOnLove is here to elevate your self-love routine. The brand wants you to pamper yourself with its line of superior grade lubricating...
Sol-Sense: Precision Horticultural Lighting
Sol-Sense’s innovative grow light technology is aimed at maximizing yield and quality while reducing operating costs and impact on the...
Solution Driven: Pope Scientific
With the rise of cannabis, Pope Scientific Inc. is adding another dimension to its distillation and processing services.
Auto Balancing pH Without Chemicals - We Put Torus Hydro’s pH Balancer to the Test
Is it possible to auto-balance pH without chemicals? We put Torus Hydro's balancer to the test to find out.
Using Humidity Control & Monitoring as Growing Tools
Whether in a greenhouse, glasshouse, or indoors, cultivating in a protected environment is all about controlling the surrounding conditions...
10 Marijuana CBD Facts You Should Know Right Now
Despite gaining a lot of traction in recent years, most people still know very little about CBD. Many are ignorant to the fact that it...
Pros and Cons of Growing Autoflowering Marijuana Plants
By growing autoflowering marijuana plants, novice growers can enjoy yields faster. Decide whether autoflowering is right for you with these...
Understanding Marijuana Strains: Sativa vs. Indica vs. Ruderalis
Sativa, indica, or ruderalis? With hundreds of different cannabis strain out there, it's important to pick the strain with the right...
Microdosing with Marijuana: 3 Benefits and 5 Tips
As cannabis consumption continues to grow in popularity, microdosing is emerging as another popular trend. But just what exactly is...
Why Air Circulation Is Essential for Greenhouse Climate Control
Air circulation in a greenhouse ensures that each and every plant grows under the same optimal conditions.
The Key Benefits of Making Cannabis Concentrates With a Rosin Press
Rosin presses are simple, inexpensive and allow the full flavor profile of the plant to come through. Check out these and other key...
10 Most Common New Marijuana Grower's Mistakes That Should Be Avoided
First time growing? Mistakes are unavoidable! But you need to at least make sure to avoid these 10 most common mistakes. May the odds be...
Growing Marijuana: Starting From Seeds VS Clones
Seeds or clones? There are two ways of growing and you need to pick a side before you begin. Each comes with its own set of advantages of...
Humidity: The Often-Overlooked Climate Factor That Could Be Hurting Your Plants' Growth
Greenhouse humidification is a crucial - yet often overlooked - aspect of maintaining optimal climate conditions for plant growth. Learn...
Options for Harvesting Industrial Hemp
One of the ways that new technology has improved the processing time for hemp is with the introduction of high capacity buckers and...
Girl Scout Cookies: The Best from The West
Girl Scout Cookies has been a go-to strain for cannabis connoisseurs for a long time. SunWest Genetics breaks down the history and details...
The Benefits of Automated Trimming
Trimming can be the most daunting and time-consuming part of the cannabis growing process. Automated trimming takes the hassle away in a...
Nutrient Deficiencies and Excesses in Cannabis Growing
Growing great cannabis requires good lighting, proper ventilation, proper diet and more. This article gives us the means to identify...
The Top 8 Cannabis Strains for Stealth Growing
If discretion is a concern when you grow cannabis, autoflower strains are your best bet. Here are some cannabis strains that don't attract...
The Rare Cut: 8 of the Rarest Cannabis Strains
Exclusivity and rare treasures make people feel special. Connoisseurs and serious smokers have a dream: to be able to smoke legendary and...
5 Things To Know Before You Plant Hemp
Every crop has specific needs and conditions necessary to produce a successful harvest. These may include soil condition, irrigation...
The Most Common Pests Threatening Your Cannabis Plants
Once they act, they are easy to identify. From the leaf miner, to its white 'sister,' to others, such as the aphid or caterpillar, insects...
Best High CBD, Low THC Strains: Get High on Cannabis Without Getting High
THC gets all the glory. It is, after all, the cannabinoid responsible for weed's famous psychoactive effects. Sneaking in under the radar...
Chasing the Blues Away: The 8 Best Marijuana Strains for Depression
Did you know that medical marijuana can help cure the blues? As in all things cannabis, some strains are going to be more effective than...
3 Traditional Cannabis Extraction Techniques and 3 Modern Innovations
Cannabis extraction techniques have evolved over time but the extraction industry is seeing more innovation now than ever before. Check out...
5 Easiest Cannabis Strains for New Growers
Growing your own Cannabis can be a scary proposition. It doesn't have to be. This article has some suggestions that might help turn your...
Strain Review: Death Star
John Weidlande takes a deep dive into Death Star, and the force is strong in this particular strain. Join him in as he gives us the facts...
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...
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Using LED Grow Lights
Grow lights are a great tool for making the growing process more efficient, but they can also be harmful to the plant if not used correctly.
Enhancing Your Sex Life with Cannabis
With more and more states considering legalizing marijuana, and the entire country of Canada about to do the same, it seems like a...
Licensed Marijuana Producer: Broken Coast Cannabis
From humble beginnings, Vancouver Island’s Broken Coast Cannabis has emerged as one of the west coast’s best-known licensed medicinal...
Make Room for Mycorrhizae in Your Marijuana Grow Room
There’s an easy way to keep cannabis plants from getting stressed out, without even having to lift your green thumb. All you’ve got to do...
Ganja Goddess: Jessica Ferneyhough
Meet Jessica Ferneyhough, a registered practical nurse who helps medicinal cannabis patients sort through what’s what.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Cannabis Harvest Processing
Have you ever wondered what you had to do after you harvest your cannabis? This article takes us through with a step by step guide.
How to Care for Your Holiday Poinsettia Year-Round
With good care, a poinsettia plant can maintain its beauty for much longer than the Christmas season.
Good to Grow: LED Grow Lights, Hydroponic Bucket Systems, and Calcium Additives
Boost the performance of your garden with the latest products available for modern growers, featuring items from Lumileds, Vitaponix,...
Good to Grow: Ballasts, Coco Coir, Odor-Proof Bags, and Fertilizers
Boost the performance of your garden with the latest products available for modern growers, featuring items from Enroot Products, SANlight,...
Good to Grow: Fertilizers, Grow Lights, and Soil Mixes
Boost the performance of your garden with the latest products available for modern growers, featuring items from Hydro-Enhance, SANlight,...
Good to Grow: Humidity Control, Lighting Systems, and Ozone Generators
Boost the performance of your garden with the latest products available for modern growers, featuring items from Aprilaire, Hydrofarm, Sun...
Good to Grow: Plant Paper, Aeroponic Kits, LEDs, and Odor Protection Bags
Boost the performance of your garden with the latest products available for modern growers, featuring items from Bifarm, AgroLED, Revelry...
Good to Grow: LED Bar Lights, Liquid Fertilizers, NFT Systems, and Bud Boosters
Boost the performance of your garden with the latest products available for modern growers, featuring items from Current Culture, KIND LED,...
Good to Grow: Grow Tent Accessories, Liquid Fertilizers, and Bloom Boosters
Featuring items from Gorilla Grow Tent, MicrobeLife, Hydrofarm, Meigs Fertilizers, and Reiziger. These products are all #GoodtoGrow.
Good to Grow: Drying Tents, Salad Boxes, Controllers, and LED Systems
Boost the performance of your garden with the latest products available for modern growers, featuring items from Hydrofarm, California...
3 Simple Ways to Winterize Your Grow Room
As the cool fall weather slowly morphs into wintertime cold, indoor gardeners need to slim down on their cooling equipment and bulk up on...
Good to Grow: Grow Tents, Reservoirs, Plant Tonics, and SCROG Systems
Boost the performance of your garden with the latest products available for modern growers.
Good to Grow: Grow Light Kits, Pest Control Options, and a Hydro-Dolly
Boost the performance of your garden with the latest products available for modern growers, featuring Noctex, Hydrofarm, HydroWorxx,...
Good to Grow: Pop-Up Grow Tents, Liquid Fertilizers, Beneficial Microbes, and More
Boost the performance of your garden with the latest products available for modern growers, featuring companies like Ecothrive, AutoPot,...
How to Tell a Quality Inline Grow Room Fan from a Cheap Knock Off
If you’re considering installing inline grow room fans, read this first to make sure you end up with high-quality equipment instead of...
Good to Grow: Mite Killer, CMH Lighting, Sprayers, and Worm Castings
In this post we are featuring pest control, sprayers, lighting options, and worm castings from companies like PreGro, Reiziger, Hydroworxx,...
Good to Grow: Fans, Coco Pith, Insecticidal Soaps, and Bloom Boosters
In this article we are featuring fans, ballasts, fertilizers, grow media, and more from companies like Hurricane, Hydroworxx, Dr. Earth,...
Good to Grow: Powdered and Liquid Nutrients, Grow Room Controllers, and Disease Control Solutions
Boost the performance of your modern grow room with the latest products available for modern growers. In this post we are featuring grow...
Good to Grow: Nutrient Kits, Bucket Systems, Light Bulbs, and CO2 Generators
Featuring innovative gardening solutions from Summit Research Tech, Remo Nutrients, Flo-N-Gro, Autopilot, Grower's Choice, and NovaGreen....
Good to Grow: Hydroponic Equipment, Expanded Clay, Carbon Filters, and More
Featuring hydroponic supplies, grow lighting, and organic stimulants from Tidal Vision, Grower's Choice, Active Aqua, SuperCloset, Current...
Good to Grow: Trellis Kits, Plant Food, LEDs, Grow Tents, and Air Pumps
Featuring innovative gardening solutions from Kind LED, SCROGGER, Current Culture, Reiziger, Quick-Qube, Blue Diamond, and Growtainer....
The Pros and Cons of the Different Types of Grow Lights Available For Indoor Agriculture
It can be difficult to navigate the seemingly complicated world of grow lights, especially for a new grower.
Good to Grow: Grow Tents, Grow Bags, Environmental Control, Root Boosters, and More
Featuring the latest products from Titan Controls, Radicle Bags, Gorilla Grow Tent, NovaGreen, Reiziger, and Grower’s Choice. These...
You Tell Us: Good Green Earth Co.
With a focus on composting organic waste, Good Green Earth live up to their name by using centuries-old sustainable biotechnology called...
Les Urbainculteurs: A Closer Look at Urban Gardening in Quebec
Since 2009, Les Urbainculteurs have worked towards the development of a productive and innovative urban agriculture in the Quebec area.
How to Identify the 5 Most Common Plant Diseases
While there are many more plant diseases out there than the ones outlined here, here are the top five plant diseases you should be familiar...
Using a Bloom Booster to Supercharge the Flavor of Home-Grown Harvests
Several things need to be taken into consideration when growing spices, condiments and aromatic plants for flavour and quality, such as the...
How to Test the pH Level of Your Soil
Knowing your soil's pH values can help you solve many lawn and garden problems. Here's how to test your soil's pH levels.
Good to Grow: Reservoirs, Substrates, Environmental Control, and Nutrients
Boost the performance of your garden with the latest products available for modern growers.
Good to Grow: Rooting Compounds, Lighting Accessories, Grow Cabinets, and More
This week we are featuring items from SuperCloset, AgroLED, Nanolux, Ed Rosenthal, and Wood's. These products are all #GoodtoGrow.
Good to Grow: Nutrients, Pest Control, and LEDs
In the latest Good to Grow column, we feature KIND LED, Growth Science Nutrients, Supreme Growers, Hydroworxx, Dr. Earth, and Reiziger....
Good to Grow: Soilless Grow Media, Nutrients, Sprayers, and Boosters
Featuring nutrients, lighting technology, and other assorted gadgets from: Growth Science Nutrients, Wonder Soil, HydroLogic, PreGro,...
You Tell Us: Growth Science Nutrients
With a goal of bringing more of a scientific focus into the business of growing, Eric Sharp founded Santa Cruz-based Growth Science...
Talking Shop with Goldleaf Hydroponics
When Bloomington’s only hydro store closed last fall, former employees saw an opportunity to fill the void.
Good to Grow: Substrates, Biological Pest Control, and Air Conditioners
Boost the performance of your grow with the latest products hitting the modern growing market. This time we are featuring gadgets and...
Good to Grow: Rooting Gel, LED Light Strips, Nutrients, and Fungus Gnat Control
Boost the performance of your grow with the latest products hitting the modern growing market. This time we are featuring gadgets and...
Good to Grow: Nutrients, Fungicides, Filters, Software, and More
Boost the performance of your grow with the latest products hitting the modern growing market. This time we are featuring gadgets and...
Good to Grow: Bloom Boosters, Starter Kits, and Humidity Control Packs
Boost the performance of your grow with the latest products hitting the modern growing market. This time we feature gadgets and equipment...
Grow Green with G8LED Technology
Started by electrical engineers who took an interest in indoor gardening, G8LED manufactures and tests high-quality grow lights to give...
Good to Grow: New Lighting Systems and Organic Fertilizers
Maximum Yield is pleased to showcase some of the best modern growing products available on the market right now. In this post we are...
Good to Grow: Nutrients, Water Generators, Lighting, and More
Maximum Yield is pleased to showcase some of the best modern growing products available on the market right now. In this post we are...
Meet the Maximum Yield Team at the San Jose GrowX Show, June 3-4 2017
Maximum Yield is hosting a new series of indoor gardening trade shows and is kicking things off in San Jose on June 3-4, 2017 with the...
10 Things You Must Look For When Choosing LED Grow Lights
LED grow lights bring definite benefits, but choosing the right product usually proves to be quite challenging. Here are the most important...
Good to Grow: Hot New Gardening Products for Spring
Maximum Yield is pleased to showcase some of the best modern growing products available on the market right now. In this post we are...
Stretch-Tie: Makers of the Expandable Twist Tie
Like many new things, the Stretch-Tie was developed to replace outdated technology.
Talking Shop with Lil Shop of Growers
Lil Shop of Growers is fueled by an old-school idea: a business should focus on people and relationships rather than profits.
Good to Grow: The Latest High-tech Tools for Your Garden
Every week, Maximum Yield is pleased to showcase some of the best modern growing products available on the market right now.
Good to Grow: New Gadgets for Your Growroom
Maximum Yield is pleased to showcase some of the best modern growing products available on the market right now. In this post we are...
Good to Grow: Hot New Modern Gardening Products
In this post we are featuring products from Apera Instruments, LUMii, Hydrofarm, Current Culture, BlackDog LED, ION Ballasts, and AgroLED.
You Tell Us: Dr. Earth
Among the first companies to merge probiotics with organic products, Dr. Earth’s strength lies in its ability to innovate, create a family...
Talking Shop with Green Coast Hydroponics
The origin of Green Coast Hydroponics was a convergence of enthusiasm and a need to put some smarts to good use.
Natural Pesticides for Your Home Garden
Looking for ways to go au naturel in your garden this season? Here are some pesticides you can make at home!
Hydroponics: Pros and Cons of Hydroponic Gardening
Plants grown hydroponically are of exceedingly high quality, occupy less space, and consume fewer resources than traditional growing...
Good to Grow - Must-Have Gadgets for Your Garden
Featuring products from CO2 Meter, Dutchpro, USHIO, Grower's Choice, Hydrofarm, Age Old Nutrients, and Sun System.
Good to Grow: Hot New Products for Your Plants
Featuring products from MixSure+, Titan Controls, Vanquish, SCROGGER, Hydrofarm Jump Start, Dutchpro, and Grower's Choice.
Good to Grow: Modern Growing's Latest Products
Featuring products from Florafelt, Exhale CO2, Grower's Choice, Titan Controls, Dutchpro, Black Dog LED, ION, and Hydrofarm. The products...
Goldleaf Hydroponics Set to Open in Bloomington, Indiana
Goldleaf Hydroponics is pleased to announce their grand opening celebration taking place on April 1, 2017, in Bloomington, Indiana.
You Tell Us: TNB Naturals
TNB Naturals develops safe, all-natural products that are both highly effective and environmentally friendly at the same time. Josh Brazier...
You Tell Us: Green Planet Nutrients
Combining Green Planet, a fertilizer manufacturer and wholesaler for hydroponic equipment, with Pacific Northwest Garden Supply.
You Tell Us: Arborjet
Arborjet’s mission is to develop the most effective formulations and delivery systems in plant health care.
P.L. Light Systems Inc.: The Lighting Knowledge Company
From its origins in Holland to its visions of the future, P.L. Light Systems has a long history of innovation and strong customer service.
Baby, It’s Cold Outside: Seasonal Growing Tips
Growing indoors doesn’t mean the weather outdoors doesn’t have an influence on your growroom environment. It does.
Nutrition for Agriculture: KELZYME
With KELZYME, organic and non-organic growers find an easy to use, no-fuss nutrient solution to use in their hydroponic and traditional...
5 Raised Bed Garden Tricks Everyone Should Know
Raised garden beds can be a great solution for soil gardeners tired of spending hours on their knees. Here are some pointers to ensure a...
Developments & Dialogue: Phytoponics
Phytoponics is a start-up company tackling food security and sustainability through a patent-pending, low-cost, easy-to-use and adaptable...
You Tell Us: SCROGGER
Screen of green, or ScrOG, growing isn’t a new concept; however, SCROGGER co-founders Margo and Gary Mermelstein have discovered a way to...
Dealing With Pesky Garden Pests: Snails and Slugs
Today, we take a look at identifying damage from snails and slugs and look at biological and natural controls to eradicate them.
The Effects of LEDS on Plants
One of the benefits of growing with LED lights is that their spectral intensity can be customized to suit the different stages of plant...
Infused With Life: How Microbes Work in Your Plant Growing System
Gone are the days when hydroponics was a solely synthetic system—growing successfully in an organic system is impossible without the use of...
Q&A by Maximum Yield
What vegetables are the easiest to start growing on an apartment balcony?
If you live in an apartment as I do and want to start growing your own vegetables, start with tomatoes. They’re a staple of most...
How can I maximize my small space indoor vegetable container garden?
A small space can still be highly productive, provided a few things are taken into consideration. The main issue is light, as the most...
What does the term air-prune mean?
The term air-prune is a pretty simple concept. On the microscopic level it is more complicated, but I will leave that explanation to the...
What should I know about using kinetin on my plants?
With so many variables in garden environments and different varieties of any particular plant, there is no “one and done” method of using...
How can I grow capsicums and tomatoes upside down?
Given the current trend for growing upside-down plants, this is an interesting question with a few different factors that need to be taken...
Which sensors are needed for aeroponic growth chambers?
There are a wide range of sensors that could be used in an aeroponic growth chamber, but the objective is to use only those that will give...
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