For many growers, April 20th is a time for community.
And that couldn’t be more true for BigMike and the team here at Advanced Nutrients.
Which is why when the devastating Bear Fire engulfed 200+ acres of land in Oroville, California, we immediately sought out ways to help affected growers and wildfire ... Read More
If you know Advanced Nutrients, you know our company is founded on the pillar of community. And for our founder, Michael ‘BigMike’ Straumietis, that means adhering to the principle of giving back.
And after 22 years in this industry, we also know there’s no group more compassionate than the growers we ... Read More
Once you’ve decided to grow cannabis plants, you’ll be faced with the age-old debate:
What are the advantages of using hydroponics vs. soil for your specific needs as a grower?
Like everything in the growing world, there is an endless list of pros and cons to each method…
And those who are dedicated ... Read More
So you’ve decided to start growing your own cannabis. You’re about to embark on one of the best adventures of your life! Maybe you’ve already got a green thumb and want to sprinkle the gift of cannabis into your home garden. Or perhaps you’ve just grown tired of texting in ... Read More
If you grow indoors, you need grow lights. But they can’t just be any lights. They must be capable of providing the type of light your crops need to boost healthy development and yield incredible flower.
You may have noticed that in recent years, the light-emitting diode (LED) has increased ... Read More
As popular as indoor cultivation has become over the past few decades, outdoor growing still offers many benefits to new and seasoned growers alike — namely, the ability to grow big, beautiful, high-quality plants at a significantly lower long-term cost.
The biggest difference between growing outdoors and ... Read More
Growing therapeutic plants at home is becoming increasingly popular among patients and enthusiasts around the globe. People are educating themselves every day, not just on the bounty of benefits to be derived from the plant itself but on cultivating their own crops in the comfort and privacy of their own ... Read More
In October 2018, Canada made history when it became the first G7 nation - and just the second country worldwide - to legalize recreational use and home cultivation. Under federal law, Canadians are allowed to grow up to four plants per household for personal consumption, as long as the seeds ... Read More
So, you want to set up a small grow op. There are lots of reasons why you might want to start growing — maybe you want to always have your own supply of therapeutic plants on hand, or maybe somebody in your household needs consistent access to therapeutic plants; maybe ... Read More
Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that can affect a variety of plant species if that plant comes into contact with spores of any fungus in the order Erysiphales. A relatively common problem for growers to deal with, powdery mildew is anything but harmless.
If left untreated, powdery mildew can ... Read More