Harvest, are my plants ready?
One of the most common questions when growing is should i harvest now or wait. When we think of harvest time we should be thinking of a window of time and not a set date. There are a few factors to look at from how many white pistils are left, bud size/are the calyxes swollen …
Pests & Disease
We will go over some common pests/diseases you may face. Spider Mites: these guys can be an absolute nightmare. They multiply extremely quick and once established they can be quite hard to fully eradicate. Spider mites thrive in hot dry environments, lack of airflow helps them even further. They’re many natural sprays you can use …
Best watering practices in soil
One of the most common mistakes from beginners and even more experienced growers that are busy/rushing is overwatering. To have healthy vigorous growing plants it’s very important to avoid over watering and we will discuss how to avoid this. Signs of Overwatering Yellowing leaves/slow growth: Leaves will yellow & drop similar to a deficiency. Plants …
Lighting
Having optimal lighting intensity & spectrum is very important to achieving great results. Knowing the PPFD (photosynthetic photon flux density) your plants are receiving is crucial indoors. You can purchase a light meter off amazon, or what we recommend most people do is download the Photone app on your smartphone. Its free and you can …
Mycorrhizae
So, how are mycorrhizae beneficial for plants? Mycorrhizae feed by attaching themselves to plant roots, which provide the fungi with sugars from photosynthesis. In return, the mycorrhizae expand the plant’s root system and help it reach far-away nutrients that would otherwise be unavailable to the plant. Being attached directly to the root also helps nutrients, …