Plant Nutrition
Triacontanol and Growing Cannabis: Miracle or Snake Oil?
Triacontanol has shown to really improve yields in all plants, but some are skeptical about its use. it the panacea some make it out to be?
4 Easy Steps to Super Soil for Thriving Cannabis Plants
Super soil first gained recognition when famous cannabis breeder Subcool released his recipe in 2009. Here's how to make your own super...
How to Grow Cannabis Organically
As a cannabis cultivator, what are the benefits of going the organic route versus easier, or cheaper, methods?
How to Determine if Nutrients are Truly Organic
Your plants don’t know the difference between organic and chemical nutrients, but you should.
Why Your Plants Need More Silica
Silica is abundant in many soils and is a major component of plant tissue, sometimes in even higher concentrations than nitrogen and...
Building up the Brix for Healthier, Nutrient-Dense Crops
The best organic farmers often boast about growing nutrient-dense, high-brix plants. Brix is a measurement of the sugar content in the sap,...
pH Balance for Efficient Nutrient Uptake
Check out how to keep a good pH balance and maximize nutrient uptake in your hydro system.
How Surfactant Solutions Work
There are additives lurking in most gardening sprays, but not to worry, that's a good thing!
Combining Organic & Synthetic Nutrients
There is an increasing focus on organic farming methods, but does that mean synthetic nutrients are off the table?
7 Ways to Disinfect Hydroponic Nutrient Solution
With hydroponic nutrient solutions acting as conduit for pathogens, growers need to safely disinfect their systems.
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...
How to Boost Living Soil with Organic Amendments
If you really want to champion a high-yield garden, provide them with the right nutrients during the right cycles.
Harpin Proteins: Enhancing your Plant’s Natural Defense Systems
What if you were able to naturally boost your plants immune system resulting in increased diseases resistance, photosynthesis and overall...
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.
Buffering Up: Adjusting the Cation Exchange Capacity in Coco Growing Media
The widespread use of calcium and magnesium supplements in the indoor gardening industry is an indication that many growers have discovered...
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.
Flushing Out the Truth in a Controlled Indoor Growing Environment
What’s all the fuss with flushing? Water or nutes? What’s best?
