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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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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Biology in Soil is the Immune System for Plants – Don’t Remove It

Biology in Soil is the Immune System for Plants – Don’t Remove It

Just like humans or animals will get sick without their immune systems, so will plants. Therefore, it’s critical that cannabis growers ensure their plants have healthy immune systems. But that creates a problem for many growers who believe that in a controlled environment, you have to use sterile grow media. The truth is inert media doesn’t include the biology your plants need to defend against pest and pathogens. No biology in the soil means no immune system for your plants. It’s that simple.

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How to Use Stress, Biological Activation and Biomimicry to Influence the Genetic Profile of Cannabis

How to Use Stress, Biological Activation and Biomimicry to Influence the Genetic Profile of Cannabis

With the threat of cannabis commoditization looming and the ongoing problem of oversupply in many states, now is the time to start doing genetic testing and trials, so you can create cannabis that stands out in the market.

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Top 3 Ways Microbial Biomass in Soil Helps Your Crops and Business

Top 3 Ways Microbial Biomass in Soil Helps Your Crops and Business

In cannabis cultivation, not all biomass is bad. In fact, good, clean biomass (i.e., beneficial biology) can have far-reaching positive effects on your crops and your business. You can use the microbial biomass measurement to learn the total amount of beneficial biology that is in the soil or substrate you use for your plants.

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