Debunking the Myth that You Need to Start Growing Cannabis in a 4" Pot

Debunking the Myth that You Need to Start Growing Cannabis in a 4" Pot

Contrary to what some growers believe, starting cannabis cultivation in a small 4" pot before transplanting into a larger container is not necessary. Many growers aren’t aware that moving plants directly from propagation into the final, larger growing container can lead to significantly better results.

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3 Untapped Opportunities Cannabis Rescheduling Creates for Commercial Cultivators

3 Untapped Opportunities Cannabis Rescheduling Creates for Commercial Cultivators

Rescheduling cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug will significantly change the legal cannabis industry in the United States. For licensed commercial cultivators, some of the changes will be more difficult to navigate than others, but the end result will be worth it. In fact, rescheduling could create big opportunities for savvy growers.

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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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The #1 Way to Reduce Hop Latent Viroid Risk

The #1 Way to Reduce Hop Latent Viroid Risk

One of the biggest vectors for Hop Latent Viroid (HLV) to spread in your grow facility – if not the biggest vector – is your containers. The reality of growing in pots is that it’s extremely difficult to get any containers 100% clean after you use them. Reusable containers add significant and unnecessary risk to your entire operation.

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