Today, we’re going to talk about what is literally and figuratively the foundation of your plants’ and your grower success. That is, your plant roots and the problems you might encounter there. This is so important because, despite the extreme importance of plant roots, they are often overlooked because they aren’t as ... Read More

Growing amazing, high-value harvests can be a challenging process, even for the pros. And when you’re a beginner grower, it can seem like an even bigger challenge. We’ve all experienced that frustrating moment when you realize you’ve made an error after you’ve already invested precious time and money in your crops. Mastering the ... Read More

With a look of purposeful determination, BigMike Straumietis strides down a street in Downtown Los Angeles’ notorious neighborhood Skid Row. Tents line the sidewalk, and rubbish fills the gutter. The CEO and founder of Advanced Nutrients — the No. 1 hydroponics nutrients company in the world — holds a backpack ... Read More

Did you know plants have genders? The female plant is the one used and grown almost exclusively in our industry, because it’s the female plant that grows buds containing the elements so often sought in the high-value plants we grow. Understanding what a male and female plant does, and how ... Read More

Grand Master Grower Ken Estes is something of a legend within our community. Creator of the world-famous strain Grand Daddy Purp and winner of 14 High Times Cup titles, the accolades Estes has garnered throughout his long career provide undeniable proof of his grower expertise. He was kind enough to ... Read More

In many ways, drying and curing buds is one of the most important steps to a successful harvest. That’s because you’ve spent months getting to this point and it’s almost time to show the world your finished product. A mistake at this point could, literally, waste months of time, effort, energy, ... Read More

Today, we’re talking about trimming buds. This is a crucial step during the harvesting process to give you the best end product possible, so it deserves its own discussion. In today’s harvest guide, we’ll cover: What trimming is and why you need to do it. Wet vs. dry trimming and which is ... Read More

Do you know the best time to harvest your high-value crops? Did you know that when you harvest can make a big difference to the type of experience your final product delivers to the end user? In today's harvest guide, we'll cover: The importance of timing your harvest correctly The most ... Read More

What if there was one thing you could do right before you harvest, and no matter the strain, medium or nutrients you were using, this one thing would greatly increase the quality and size of your yields? Sounds like a magic trick, right? But it turns out that there is such a ... Read More