We’ve all done it: Forgotten something really important. Whether it’s the electricity bill or your mother’s birthday, forgetting sucks. But when it’s your precious high-value plants — and when it reduces your yields — forgetting is downright tragic. Fortunately, we live in the digital age. And, as there are for most ... Read More

Fact: Every grower wants a bigger harvest. Even growers who are satisfied with what they’re yielding now wouldn’t mind having more flowers or heavier crops come harvest time. So, how exactly do you get a bigger harvest? Your crop success is the direct result of how attentively you nourish your ... Read More

Your crops’ health starts underground at their roots. The size of your grow container, the temperature of your grow environment, and how frequently you water your crops all impact plants’ root health and can either prevent root problems, like root rot, or make them virtually inevitable. We know ... Read More

We all want to grow strong pest- and pathogen-resistant plants. Crops are expensive, and losing a crop to pests or disease can mean tens of thousands of dollars down the drain. But what would you say if we told you there’s an easy way to safeguard your crops against bugs ... Read More

These days, bacteria often get a bad rap. We’re endlessly bombarded with antibacterial messaging — from household cleaning products, to hand and body soaps and sanitizers, to antibiotics prescribed by doctors to treat all sorts of infections. While it’s true that certain strains of bacteria can be harmful to humans, ... Read More

If you’ve been growing with hydroponics or soil for a while, you’ve probably heard the terms “chelate,” “chelated nutrients” or “chelating agent.” However, you may be unsure of what these terms mean — or how chelation can help you grow better performing, higher quality plants.   Chelation 101: What Are Chelates? In ... Read More

The makeup of your soil or grow solution plays a critical role in your crop’s health and development. In nature, crops grow according to the chemical composition of the ground where their seeds happen to fall. Sometimes, this means growing in a fertile, lush environment that promotes optimal development for ... Read More

When first starting out, many growers get hung up on whether they should grow from seeds or from clones. In some cases, the decision may be made for you — for instance, if you don’t have access to a mother plant, seeds will be your only choice. Once ... Read More