Raising Cuttings And Seedlings. To help make propagation easy, take a look at the following eight suggestions. 1. Start more Seeds than you Need, and Take more Cuttings as well Failures can and will happen, and you will need a backup supply when they do. Should those failures not occur, you have done well! Simply […]
Grow Room Cleaning And Temperature Control Tips Spring has sprung and the temperatures are climbing. The bugs are in breeding mode so this checklist will be a huge help to you. When the weather gets warm pests become a problem as well. They can really wreak havoc on your plants. Here is how you put […]
Forget about choosing grow lights according to initial investment alone. To do so ignores the overall economic factors. Better lights last longer, provider better yields and cost less to run than other, cheaper brands. This results in significant savings. Find out below just what you can save by switching. Here are the factors you need […]
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Feb
Feb
The simple things make a big difference! Humidity is something a lot of people don’t pay attention to. Clever management of the humidity in your grow room can help your plants throughout their life cycle. Stupid management and you can hinder them. Humidity plays such a huge part in the overall health and yield of […]
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Feb
Feb
Almost every day someone claims LED grow lights are the best thing since sliced bread. On another day someone else says they don’t. Which one of these claims should you believe? Do LED grow lights work?! Short answer….. YES! Long answer…. Keep reading. The Proof is in the Pudding! If you want to skip the […]
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Feb
Feb
Growing your own plants and vegetables can be an enjoyable experience if you know what you’re doing. It can be costly and a pain in the ass if you don’t! Here is our easy to follow guide to growing in a grow tent. Do your research This is a no brainer but it’s one many […]
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Oct
Oct
Nutrients are an extremely important aspect when it comes to growing crops. All newer growers and those about to start up should have knowledge of the best nutrients that will help your plants grow healthily. There are two main aspects that need to be thought of when it comes to picking the nutrients you will […]
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Oct
Oct
HPS grow lights are considered the gold standard of indoor grow lighting, they have been used for decades and have grown a reputation for producing lush vegetation and HUGE plants. There are many other options when it comes to growing plants such as CFL and LED grow lights. However today we are going to focus […]
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Sep
Sep
So you’ve been growing some basel or some other herbs and you don’t want them tasting like those nasty synthetic nutrients. The question is how do you go about it? Today we are going to show you the very best way to flush plants before you use them. If you’ve been using organic fertilizers such […]
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Sep
Sep
We have touched on grow lighting several times before on our blog. It’s a really important factor in your grow room or tent, so imporant that we’re writing about it again! So how many grow lights do I need? Knowing the correct amount of light that is needed for your indoor grow room isn’t an […]
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Sep
Sep
It’s one of the questions growers most ask, we get asked it daily, sometimes more than once! So let’s settle the evergreen question of “How close to put grow lights to my plants?” Firstly let me start by saying it depends on a few factors such as; Type of light you use (HPS, CFL or […]
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Sep
Sep
Last time we looked at how to setup a carbon filter, this time we are looking at arguably the most important aspect of your setup – the grow light system. Without ENERGY your plants will not grow, with the correct lighting system they will thrive. We are going to give you a quick rundown on […]
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Sep
Sep
If you’re growing indoors the last thing you want is to stink up your home with musty plant smells, unless of course you’re growing something that smells lovely! In this short guide I will show you how to setup a carbon filter in your grow tent. Please note there are many ways to setup a […]
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Sep
Sep
In the hydroponic growing world, a ballast isn’t something heavy that provides stability to vehicles or structures, it is a control gear that regulates power fed to your lighting within the grow room. Ballasts are a necessity when it comes to hydroponics, you can’t hook your lamp up to the power and hope for the […]
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Sep
Sep
Having flowing air for your crops is extremely important, even more so when using and indoor grow room. Moving air keeps the indoor environment feeling more natural and prevents a hot and humid environment. No ventilation = big problems If a grow room doesn’t have good ventilation and air flow, the chances of disease spreading […]
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Sep
Sep
Disease among plants is not an uncommon thing, especially during the colder winter months. It can be difficult for many growers to fight against mildew and mould if they don’t know the best ways to counter them. Shown below are a couple tips and tricks on how to prevent mould, mildew and other problems happening […]
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Sep
Sep
With Hydroponics becoming an increasingly more preferred method of growing crops within the gardening world, many growers and gardeners are deciding whether or not to use hydroponics in their gardens or grow rooms. There are many advantages when it comes to growing crops using the hydroponic system, many of which are stated below. If you […]
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Sep
Sep
There is a question that many growers both beginner and experienced find themselves asking and it is ‘should I use Organic Nutrients or Synthetic Nutrients? Which are better? A heated discussion There have been countless arguments about which nutrients are better for your plants and crops within your grow room and space. The truth is […]
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Sep
Sep
It is general knowledge in the gardening world that the size of the plant pot will ultimately affect the maximum size the growing plant can reach. This fact is often forgotten by many hobbyists that are looking to start out in growing and gardening. Choosing the right pot size matters! Choosing the right container size […]
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Sep
Sep
There are many different methods and techniques when growing your crops hydroponically. Each hydroponic technique is unique and growers have great reasons for choosing the method they use. However, there are newer hydroponic growing methods that a lot of growers are unaware of and may find extremely useful and helpful in their hydroponic garden. The techniques […]
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Sep
Sep
There are many pests and diseases among other problems that could turn your perfectly groomed garden into something a lot worse. Aphids and spider mites are some of the most annoying pests that could infest your growing area and soon ruin your crops. These pest problems are most commonly found with beginner growers that learn […]
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Sep
Sep
Our plants consume hundreds of litres of water during their full life and just like humans most plants are 75% water. There and many beginner and even experienced growers that don’t truly understand what happens with the water after the plant takes it in. There are multiple stages in the flow of water for plants […]
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Sep
Sep
Around 100,000 plants worldwide are being threatened by extinction due to a loss of their natural habitat. There can’t be a world where humans survive without plant as we depend on plants for most things necessary for survival. Humans are a large factor involved in the removal of natural habitats and so we start preserving […]
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Sep
Sep
If you are looking to start hydroponic crop growing as a hobby or business, the first thing everyone needs to do is to make important decisions for your first step. Plant cuttings or seeds? Every grower should start off with seeds instead of another plant’s clone. Purchasing and starting with seeds ensures you get what […]
