Tools and Equipment

Latest Tools and Equipment Articles

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  Grow Spaces

  Must-Have Tools for Spring Planting

  With spring right around the corner, it’s a good idea for cannabis growers to start getting organized for the outdoor season. Not only must you decide which...

  By: Kent Gruetzmacher | Writer, Owner of KCG Content

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  Plant Growth

  What is the Best Way to Hang Grow Lights?

  With grow light technology changing so quickly, it can be tough to know the best practices for using different types of lights. For example, the shift from SE HPS lights...

  By: Kent Gruetzmacher | Writer, Owner of KCG Content

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  Plant Health

  Why is Aeration in Hydroponic Reservoirs Important?

  Hydroponics is defined as the soilless cultivation of crops in controlled environments. Since hydroponic crops aren’t grown with soil, they are fed directly with...

  By: Kent Gruetzmacher | Writer, Owner of KCG Content

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  Grow Spaces

  Why Eye Protection in the Growroom is Essential

  Different wavelengths of light are extremely important for plant growth but can affect humans in very negative ways. If you spend time in a growroom, wearing protective...

  By: Kent Gruetzmacher | Writer, Owner of KCG Content

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  Grow Spaces

  Do I Really Need a Microscope for My Cannabis Garden?

  Any indoor grower would agree you need the right gear to control light, temperature, humidity, and water. Beyond these essentials, however, people often diverge greatly...

  By: Kent Gruetzmacher | Writer, Owner of KCG Content

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  Environmental Control

  Common Mistakes with Growroom Ducting

  When it comes to setting up a new growroom, good planning can save you major heartache in the long run. When seemingly simple design oversights manifest themselves in an...

  By: Kent Gruetzmacher | Writer, Owner of KCG Content

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  Grow Spaces

  The Value of All-In-One Grow Tent Kits

  While the early years of cannabis cultivation equipment design were focused on secrecy, the modern industry has shifted towards efficiency and convenience. From grow...

  By: Kent Gruetzmacher | Writer, Owner of KCG Content

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  Growing Methods

  A Gravity-Fed Home Hydroponic Garden System

  Seeking simplicity and efficiency of operation in growing food hydroponically, I designed and built the Gravity-Fed Hydroponic Garden (GFHG). The garden uses no...

  By: Donald L. Coan | Hydroponics Hobbyist

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  Grow Spaces

  Basic Gear Needed for Indoor Cannabis Growing

  Cultivators have more equipment options than ever for growing cannabis indoors. While it is great to have such a wide variety of technology to choose from, it can...

  By: Kent Gruetzmacher | Writer, Owner of KCG Content

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  Grow Spaces

  What is the Best Material for Growroom Walls?

  As all cannabis growers are well aware, electricity is by far the largest operating expense for any indoor garden. Whether you have a small personal grow or a large...

  By: Kent Gruetzmacher | Writer, Owner of KCG Content

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  Harvest

  Bowl Trimmers vs Trimming Bags: What’s the Difference?

  Today, growers have a variety of different technologies to choose from which lessen the human labor required to harvest and process cannabis. From bucking machines to...

  By: Kent Gruetzmacher | Writer, Owner of KCG Content

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  Environmental Control

  Revolutions in Grow Tech: A Smart Grow System

  Growers are looking at a major shift in growing technology, one that integrates equipment into the Internet of Things (IoT), meaning end-users benefit by having a...

  By: Felix Johansen