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 … 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 … 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 … Read More

If you’ve been growing therapeutic plants for a while, you’re likely familiar with the multitude of various pruning and defoliation techniques. You probably even have a preferred pruning method that … Read More

Botrytis cinerea is a parasitic fungus that has two recognizable — and sinister — names common to growers: Bud rot and bud mold. If you’re familiar with bud rot, you … Read More

As a grower, you’ve likely read about maximizing yield size by supplementing your crop’s feeding regimen with carbohydrates. You’ve probably also seen on the shelves of your local … Read More

If you’re not sure what an automatic nutrient dosing system is, the name alone should tell you what you need to know. This method, also known as an auto-dosing system, … Read More

Your crops wouldn’t get very far without nutrients. In fact, they’d go nowhere. Every living thing on earth needs a specific ratio of certain nutrients to live and thrive, and … Read More

If you’re growing in coco coir, you know how awesome this medium is. It’s sturdy, environmentally friendly, almost impossible to overwater, and perhaps best of all, it’s the perfect pH … Read More

Many hydroponic and soil growers prefer coco coir for a variety of reasons, but you have to keep track of important details to maintain your grow. Details such as how … Read More

As a grower, you’re always striving to cultivate the highest quality, healthiest, cleanest product possible. Because the truth, is you’re growing medicine — and medicine is supposed to make people … Read More

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 … 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 … 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’ … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Read More