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  Plant Health

  The Importance of Brix in Cannabis Health

  Sugar content in cannabis is something most home growers rarely consider. But like all plants we consume, as well as other consumables, the brix value is very important...

  By: Luis Cordova | Plant Biotechnician, Pharmaceutical Scientist

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  Plant Growth

  Building up the Brix for Healthier, Nutrient-Dense Crops

  The best organic farmers often boast about growing nutrient-dense, high-brix plants. But brix is still a foreign concept to many indoor growers. Brix is a measurement of...

  By: Harley Smith

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  Plant Growth

  pH Balance for Efficient Nutrient Uptake

  Plants can only absorb hydroponic nutrients when the pH is within the ideal range, which is generally between 5.8-6.5. If your solution’s pH is not within this...

  By: Rich Hamilton | Writer, Consultant, Author of The Growers Guide

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  Plant Growth

  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 provides a reliable method of...

  By: Bill DeBoer

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  Environmental Control

  5 Tips for Better Autodosing

  Over the last several decades, improvements in greenhouse and hydroponic systems have increasingly streamlined many cultural practices of crop production.At the same...

  By: Chris Bond | Certified Permaculture Designer, Nursery Technician, Nursery Professional

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  Plant Growth

  Perfecting the pH of Your Hydroponic Nutrient Solution

  The pH levels in small hydroponic systems can often be overlooked if a grower is focusing more on monitoring a solution’s electrical conductivity or TDS level,...

  By: Lynette Morgan | Author, Partner at SUNTEC International Hydroponic Consultants

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  Plant Health

  Balancing Act: Understanding the Ups and Downs of pH

  One of the first things you should do when starting your journey toward a green thumb is to truly understand the importance of pH—or, potential hydrogen, which...

  By: Cory Hughes | Commercial Grower

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  Plant Growth

  How pH & TDS Levels Affect Water Quality

  Many of the water quality problems that gardeners face stem directly from what comes from the tap. Local municipalities need to provide water safe enough for human...

  By: Frank Rauscher | Writer, Owner of Garden Galaxy

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  Plant Health

  Auto Balancing pH Without Chemicals - We Put Torus Hydro’s pH Balancer to the Test

  Seasoned growers know the importance of pH when it comes to achieving a successful harvest. If pH swings too high, nutrients like iron, manganese, copper, zinc and boron...

  By: Maximum Yield | Publisher

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  Plant Growth

  Measuring Up: Meters and Tests That Can Help Your Garden

  Most indoor and outdoor gardeners use at least a couple of meters routinely to help them get the most out of their efforts. Everyone wants superior production and...

  By: Frank Rauscher | Writer, Owner of Garden Galaxy

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  Plant Growth

  Indoor and Outdoor Lighting: The Best of Both Worlds

  Showing restraint is important for every garden. When it comes to the light needed for good plant vigor and maximum yield, being able to think outside the box is helpful...

  By: Frank Rauscher | Writer, Owner of Garden Galaxy

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  Growing Methods

  3 Aquaponic Stress Factors

  Aquaponic gardening is a fascinating way to grow two food products—vegetables and fish—together in an organic, symbiotic ecosystem.And while growing...

  By: Sylvia Bernstein