Debunking the Myth that Living Soil Cannot Be 100% Clean

Debunking the Myth that Living Soil Cannot Be 100% Clean

Before bio365 invented its biologically active growing media, it was true that there was no 100% clean living soil on the market. But that’s not true today. With the introduction of bio365’s engineered growing media, everything changed. There is now a 100% clean, biologically active growing media available that can safely be used in controlled environment agriculture (CEA).

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Debunking the Myth that You Need Big Containers to Grow Big Plants

Debunking the Myth that You Need Big Containers to Grow Big Plants

Did you know that you can grow very large and healthy cannabis plants in very small containers? It’s a myth that you need a big container to grow a big plant. While there is some correlation between container size and plant size, what really matters to plant size (as it relates to the container) is the true amount of space for roots.

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Debunking the Myth that Grow Bags are Too Expensive

Debunking the Myth that Grow Bags are Too Expensive

Grow bags are often perceived as an overly expensive option for cannabis cultivation, but that’s not always true. This misconception overlooks the innovative advantages offered by bio365's 100% clean, biologically-active growing media and our unique bag design features that can actually deliver measurable cost savings for many growers.

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Debunking the Myth that Peat- and Coco-Based Growing Media Are Sterile

Debunking the Myth that Peat- and Coco-Based Growing Media Are Sterile

Did you know that most peat-based and coco-based growing media products are not sterile? Manufacturers might promote their products as sterile and/or inert, but when those products include organic matter that comes from nature, it’s impossible to guarantee sterility.

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How Nutrient Sources are Selected for bio365’s Clean, Living Soil

How Nutrient Sources are Selected for bio365’s Clean, Living Soil

How and why a growing media manufacturer chooses its nutrient sources directly correlates with the results cultivators will get when they use that media. Every grower should ask their soil supplier how they make decisions about nutrient sources, and the answer should be based on data, including scientific data and real-world experiential data. 

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The Truth about Ingredients Listed on Growing Media Bags

The Truth about Ingredients Listed on Growing Media Bags

Take a look at the list of ingredients on growing media bag labels from a few different companies, particularly the bacterial and fungal strains, and you’ll see quite a variety. Some will include multiple species while others show far fewer. Some labels will even list metrics like how many propagules per gram for each strain. Another brand’s bag won’t provide these numbers at all. Here’s a little secret all cannabis growers should know.

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How to Minimize the Need for Remediation in Cannabis Cultivation

How to Minimize the Need for Remediation in Cannabis Cultivation

In recent years, some cannabis cultivators in states where remediation is legal have implemented a 100% remediation strategy wherein all crops are remediated – always. The goal is to ensure every plant passes contaminant testing. However, remediation shouldn’t be a blanket fix for potential contamination. A better strategy is to prevent contamination thereby reducing the need for and expense of 100% remediation.

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