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Tag: microbial
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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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Companion Planting for Organic Growing
Organic growth is focused on the big picture, on sustainable plant growth that benefits the whole ecosystem. In the Foundations of Fertilizer, we covered how organic fertilizers are more environmentally friendly and better for your grow than synthetic fertilizers. In this post, we’ll be talking about how you can avoid synthetic pesticides and pesky pests…
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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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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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Microbial Products: Working for Your Soil
As we learned in Microbial Growers, the soil we use as a growing medium is full of beneficial microorganisms that are essential to plant health. In this post, we’ll dig deeper into the soil microbial community, learning about the products these microbes produce. We’ll explore how microbes can affect soil longevity, and discover the best…
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Microbial Growers: Feeding Your Soil
It’s pretty easy to tell if a plant is healthy: lush leaves, rich harvests, and rapid growth. But what about your soil? How do you measure the health of a soil? You may think of yourself solely as a cannabis grower; cannabis is what you see, what you harvest, and for many of us in…