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Tag: growing
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BlueSky Organics wins the 2021 Grow-up award for the “Best Growing Media.”
Vernon BC: BlueSky Organics Corporation (BSO) manufacturer of specialized soil and nutrient blends for organic cannabis and agriculture production has been voted ”Best Growing Media,” at the prestigious Grow-up National Cannabis awards
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Cannabis production shifting to craft and organic
It is no secret that the North American consumer is taking note of agriculture practices when it comes to their food, and that has increasingly become a theme in the cannabis industry as well.
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The Environmental Impact of Starter Plugs & Rockwool
One of the pressing concerns of this new decade will be water scarcity. Countries such as Australia are preparing for so called “Day Zeros”, when water is predicted to run out. Turning off the tap while brushing teeth and showering less often are small ways we can help make a big difference. However, tackling the…
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Precision Growing & Super Soil: The Foundation of Healthy Soil
Healthy soil is the foundation for producing a cannabis crop that is potent and plentiful. Adding compost, monitoring and adjusting pH, and inoculating with beneficial bacteria and fungi are all ways to take your cannabis to the next level. However, the soil you begin with is the most fundamental factor in successful plant growth. All…
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The Stages of Cannabis Growth – From Seed to Harvest
In North America, you don’t have to look far to find a t-shirt or hat embossed with the iconic cannabis leaf. Avid users are quick to show their plant appreciation using this symbol, but in reality, the true magic lies within the cannabis flower. For growers, all stages of cannabis growth and harvest go into…
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The Importance of pH for Cannabis Growers
In Understanding Soil pH: A Beginner’s Guide, we talked briefly about what pH is and how it relates to cannabis. This time, we’re digging deeper! In this article, we’ll look at the importance of pH for cannabis growers and introduce environmental factors into the equation. Maintaining the optimal pH for your plants may seem complicated,…
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Myco-Grow & The Benefits of Mycorrhizae
It’s easy to assume that plant roots are simple water sponges. Plants require water to grow, and they draw this water from roots in the ground. While true, this is a radically simplified version of what happens at the root-soil interface. Plant roots are much more complex. They interact with microorganisms and fungi to form…
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Composting: the Basics and the Benefits
The act of composting is as old as farming itself. There are many documented cases of composting in history, yet there’s still a sense of mystery surrounding it. From green bins in kitchens where we toss away our vegetable peelings, into rich, fertile soil, where does the transformation happen? When do food scraps become compost?…
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The Foundations of Fertilizer
It’s common knowledge that fertilizers give your plants an extra boost, but how? In this article, you’ll learn basics on fertilizers, what an NPK ratio is, and five reasons why an organic fertilizer is the best choice for savvy growers. What is Fertilizer? Fertilizers are natural or synthetic products that contain the essential nutrients for…
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A Deeper Look at Soil Nutrients
When growing cannabis, many people forget to pay close attention to the nutrients in their soil; however, this oversight can be detrimental to plant health. Understanding how different macro and micronutrients affect each stage of plant development is important to grow cannabis successfully. Last time, in “Soil Nutrients for Cannabis: A Beginner’s Guide”, we learned…