Substrate Growing Articles
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From rot to resilience: How to fix root rot in cannabis
Hey there, fellow cannabis growers! Need to know how to fix root rot? Look no further! Welcome to our guide on fixing root rot and ensuring the health and vitality of your precious cannabis plants. We all know how disheartening it can be to see your plants suffer, but fear not! In this article, we’ll dive deep into understanding root rot, identifying its signs, implementing prevention ...
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Cannabis leaves curling? Causes and solutions
Hey there, fellow cannabis grower! Welcome to our detailed guide on a common issue many of us face: Why are your cannabis leaves curling up? If you’ve noticed those once luscious green leaves taking on a curious curl, don’t panic just yet! We’re here to help you understand what might be causing this problem. We will guide you through the process of diagnosing and addressing it. ...
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Types and maintenance of soil salinity sensors
Background: When people think of salt in relation to crops, the impression is that salt is bad for plant growth. However, it must be remembered that whenever we apply fertilizer, we are adding salt to the soil. So, when measuring soil salt, it can be a case of too much or too little. If the salinity is too high, the roots cannot absorb water. If the salinity is too low, the plants may lack ...
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Time-averaged and time-resolved ion fluxes related to reactive HiPIMS deposition of Ti-Al-N films
The past decades in the development of plasma-based physical vapor deposition (PVD) techniques have meticulously focused on accessing innovative routes of controlled ion-bombardment during thin film growth. Within this context, high-power impulse magnetron sputtering (HiPIMS) – a technological advancement to drastically enhance the flux of ionised target species involved in conventional DC ...
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What is an Artesian Growing System?
The Artesian Growing System is a gravity-fed wicking system which supplies water to the base of a container from where it is wicked up to the plant. At the heart of the system is our Artesian Water Control Valve. This special float valve won’t release water until the water from its previous release has been taken up by the plant. In this way the plant is always assured of fresh oxygen-rich ...
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Controlled Environment Agriculture - The future of growing
Food security, nutrition and the future of farming are challenges that face us all, but with innovation and research, there are solutions at hand. Commercial indoor growing is a fast-paced and ever-evolving industry. And rightly so, if we have any hope of feeding growing populations with high quality, nutrient-dense food then we need to be looking beyond conventional farming and start embracing ...
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Storytelling is the challenge, but it can also be the solution
America loves farmers, and the data proves it. The Industry of Farming & Agriculture has the highest favorability ratings of all U.S. industries, and farming is regularly ranked one of the most trustworthy professions… so why is there still a major disconnect between food producers and the end consumer? There’s a feeling of “us vs. them” on both sides, and it ...
By DP Techlink
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Hydroponic agriculture - Advantages and Disadvantages
Hydroponic techniques emerged as a solution to the issues of growing directly on soil. Depending on the needs, the climate zone, the greenhouse and type of cultivation, we will be interested in working or not with a hydroponic ...
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How to grow blueberries: Blueberry growing system in hydroponic greenhouse
In recent years, the demand for berries, and more specifically blueberries, has increased. This has led to an increase in surface area and cultivation techniques. Soil is no longer a problem thanks to the existence of optimal substrates for growing blueberries. Of all the berries, blueberries require the most consideration for greenhouse cultivation. We are going to see some of them, as well as ...
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AGRIMAT - Magen`s root zone heating system for greenhouses
Heating the root zone in greenhouses is a production method that focuses on an optimal temperature for the roots, the benefits are many and the energy savings are proven. Studies have shown that the temperature of the root zone is more critical for crop growth than for leaves. What are the benefits of AGRIMAT? If you ask the experts in the field they will tell you three significant benefits: ...
By Avia Energy
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Introducing Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR)
NAEP has a podcast and I love it. Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR) is out now, wherever you get your podcasts (please subscribe!). Full disclosure, I am one of the hosts and therefore biased, but I honestly can’t help but smile when I click the Zoom link and start talking to my new friend and co-host, Laura Thorne. Chemistry is something that is impossible to fake and I worried when ...
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How locality and soil types plays a roll in your irrigation equipment
RST Irrigation Ltd are in an enviable location in the country. In the heart of East Anglia, within 1/2m of Sufflok, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire border, they are on the edge of the fenlands and only a few miles from the Brecklands. The two areas are quite different from each other. The Fenlands feature dark soils (and some white eau), which can range from light to heavy black and encompasses peat, ...
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Our Spacer: a versatile solution for hydroponic crops
In vegetable crops in particular, there are a number of tried and tested advantages to using our Spacers in hydroponic farming. They include providing a means of lifting the substrate away from the drainage stream whilst providing excellent aeration and avoiding a build-up of humidity below the substrate. These advantages have led to Spacers also being used with other applications and in other ...
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Feasible and simple method of sawdust fermentation
Sawdust, generally speaking, is the product of wood processing. There are many sawdust sources in many places, but the pile of sawdust brings great pressure to the environment, especially when the wind blows, the sawdust flying all over the sky has a great impact on the local environment. Sawdust is a very good fertilizer resource with a wide range of uses. The fermented sawdust can be used as ...
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Our Spacer: A Versatile Solution for Hydroponic Crops
In vegetable crops in particular, there are a number of tried and tested advantages to using our Spacers in hydroponic farming. They include providing a means of lifting the substrate away from the drainage stream whilst providing excellent aeration and avoiding a build-up of humidity below the substrate. These advantages have led to Spacers also being used with other applications and in ...
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Starting Pollen Systems
The last two companies I founded were focused on delivering value and cost savings by using data analytics (now known as Big Data) to optimize business processes. I spent 12 years developing solutions to help companies run email 7x24 by outsourcing remote management of their servers to Azaleos and then built Enroute Systems to help retailers ship packages more efficiently: picking the right ...
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Clock House Farm, Kent - WET Sensor - Case Study
Using the WET Sensor to optimise growing conditions and irrigation efficiency in high volume strawberry and raspberry production Clock House farm nestles in the rolling hills of Kent, a few miles south of Maidstone in the UK. The expansive 250 acre farm grows a variety of fruit, including strawberries, raspberries and blackberries. Notable innovators in horticulture, Clock House Farm were one ...
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GroGuru Offers Innovation to the Industrial Hemp & Cannabis Industry
The legalization of industrial hemp in the United States has opened the door for farmers to grow a crop that hasn’t been seen legally in this country for nearly a century. While it’s true that hemp is a robust crop, as a grower, you want to produce the best crop possible. GroGuru provides solutions to the industrial hemp industry to ensure crops grow to their fullest potential. ...
By GroGuru
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The Secret Lives of Carnivorous Marsupials: biology with bite
Dr Marissa Parrott reveals the trials and tribulations of studying one of Australia’s carnivorous marsupials – the somewhat fierce, and certainly fascinating, Agile Antechinus. Predators come in all shapes and sizes, and Australia’s carnivorous marsupials are no exception. From miniscule marsupials weighing just a few grams, to Tasmanian Devils, which reach dog-sized ...
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What are the most common forms of Cannabis testing?
With cannabis now legal, either for medicinal or recreational use, in a number of countries around the world, the scientific community is increasingly focussing on its quality control and ensuring it is safe for use. There isn't just one form of testing which can be carried out to determine the 'quality' of cannabis to indicate if it is safe for human use. Everything from pesticides to heavy ...
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