Plant Nutrition
Why Growers are Crazy for Coco Coir
Coco coir (made from coconuts) is quickly becoming a popular grow medium offering horticulturalists many advantages in the garden. Coir...
7 Ways to Disinfect Hydroponic Nutrient Solution
With hydroponic nutrient solutions acting as conduit for pathogens, growers need to safely disinfect their systems.
Plant Pigments: Nature’s Source of Color & Life Energy
Plant pigments can be used by plants to attract pollinators, such as birds or insects, or to attract or deter predators, depending on the...
Electrical Conductivity and Monitoring Plant Nutrition
Electrical conductivity test (EC) is a quick and inexpensive way to determine the salt concentration of a solution. For growers, it...
Knowing When to Start Seedlings on Fertilizer and Nutrients
Follow Kate Van Druff’s advice on growing conditions, nutrients, and fertilizer to get your seedlings to the next level.
Soup Up Your Soil with Kelp, Molasses & Guano
What do kelp, molasses, and guano have in common? Well, it’s kind of a long story, but simply put, they are all organic ingredients that...
Starting Off Right: Feeding Cannabis in the Vegetative Stage
A key to growing huge, robust cannabis buds is paying careful attention to the plants’ growth during the vegetative phase.
Amino Acid Chelates: Giving Your Plants a Helping Hand
Just because you’re giving your plants nutrients doesn’t always mean they’re getting the full benefit—that’s where chelation comes in.
Phosphorus: An Essential Element for Plants
Among the crucial nutrients for plant growth and health, phosphorus is vital in all stages of plant cultivation.
Open or Closed: What System is Best for You?
Open and closed hydroponic systems both have their own pros and cons and suitability for different growing situations and inputs.
Cultivating Hydroponic Cucumbers
Here is a guide to growing the best cucumbers you have ever tasted using the hydroponic method.
5 Tips for Better Autodosing
Many of the benefits of autodosing are self-evident while others are more discreet.
Understanding Phosphorous Acid Products
Phosphorous acid products are causing a lot of buzz these days; however, people often get confused as there are so many similar sounding...
Organic Gardening: Now More Convenient Than Ever
Garden centers and hydro shops are all offering up more and more organic options for conscientious growers.
Worm Tea: The Secret to Organic Gardening
Many gardeners already know the not-so-secret advantages of using worm tea to fertilize their gardens, but not all are aware of the various...
Interveinal Chlorosis: Can It Be Fixed?
Interveinal chlorosis is a disease that can be easily spotted and, with the right information, easily treated.
A Play-by-Play on Plant Nutrition
Your plants constantly require just the right balance of nutrients, which are supplied through a basic fertilizer program. Supplements are...
The 3 Stages of a Perpetual Garden
The most successful indoor growers take full advantage of the elevated degree of control over the growing environment by maintaining a...
Care for a Cup of Compost Tea? Your Plants Will!
So, you have created a compost pile or bin. Now it’s time to start thinking about what else can be done with your compost. How about...
