Phosphorus, is a mobile nutrient and is considered vital for plant health. Numerous catalytic process involving photosynthesis and energy transfer within the plant require adequate amounts of Phosphorus. Phosphorus needs to be readily available at all stages of life, and in even higher concentration in flower, transplants or rooting. Phosphorus is a major component in […]
Potassium, (k+) a cation, is a major nutrient contributing to various metabolic process as well as growth and morphology. Potassium’s also finds itself as a critical component in both defense and responses to abiotic and biotic stress or pest. The nature of Potassium’s role in aid of plant stress and growth is centered around its
Root problems can be a grower’s nightmare they can look like many other issues but often only have a few sources. Things that will tripper a root problem can be as simple as heat, cold, overwatering, wrong container, drainage or in hydroponics they can just lack oxygenation. Some strains can be finicky and have natural
The origins of root rot in your hydroponic system lie in both an imbalance of organism/pathogens and lack of system oxygenation and/or uncleanliness. Because hydroponic systems are normally active w/irrigation and reservoirs feeding tables or buckets or simply drip systems. Anywhere there is water and roots invites the ability to develop root rot. Here we
https://player.vimeo.com/video/489293268 Spider mites are a species of insects that every cannabis grower is familiar with. These small insects, which are relatives of spiders can be managed and prevented. Prevention The first step any grower takes to keep a pest-free environment is preventative measures. There are a number if very simple steps any grower can do
Sulfurs Role in Plant Health and Vigor Sulfurs importance as a micronutrient can not be overstated. Sulfurs role aids in abiotic, biotitic resistances as well as secondary metabolism. Some of sulfurs functions in plant health are creating proteins, enzymes, vitamins and is a necessary part in creating chlorophyll. Which is vital for photosynthesis. Sulfur is
Underwatering can be a huge issue, dry medias won’t allow nutrient exchange and often damage your roots. The lasting affects from a drought or simply forgetting to hydrate your media can be seen as other deficiencies, so paying attention to your dry downs can be very important. Certain medias rich in organic diversity need dry
Powdery Mildew Are you observing powdery white spots developing on your leaves, new growth or stalks? Moving from one plant or group of plants to the next? If so then you may be seeing an initial outbreak of powdery mildew, an obligate biotroph that infects and breeds in any living tissue above ground. Spores become
Most of the time issues with air flow tend to be from lack of air flow or stagnate air flow. More often then not air flow is an important part of an indoor or outdoor cannabis grow, exchanging air in a space is an important part of a healthy environment. But there is a point
