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The influence of colors on plants

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The influence of colors on plants

Light is essential for every plant. Chlorophyll allows plants to convert energy from light into sugars. Does light impact plants in ways other than just supplying them with energy?

CANNA COCO

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CANNA COCO

CANNA COCO is a line of nutrients and substrates which are specially developed for growing plants in coco. CANNA COCO was the first cultivation product line for coco.

Thoughts on watering plants

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Thoughts on watering plants

What is the best watering frequency for watering to use for my system? In my 30 plus years of working in the green industry, this, or some derivation, is the most asked question I hear.

Growing on coco: busting the myth

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Growing on coco: busting the myth

In my travels and correspondence around the world, I find much confusion centered on the use of coconut husk litter, commonly known (after aging) as coco peat or mulch, in crop production.

Fungus: kingdom of the fluffies

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Fungus: kingdom of the fluffies

A meteorite fell to earth in Mexico around 65 million years ago. It plunged the earth into pitch black for about four years. There was no light for plants and they died off in great numbers.

Organic/mineral, what’s the deal?

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Organic/mineral, what’s the deal?

Organic, inorganic, mineral, natural, all natural... What does this all mean and why are some of these terms bantered about so loosely?

Measuring coco with extraction method

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Measuring coco with extraction method

The most reliable method for measuring the nutrient levels in COCO is using the 1: 1.5 extraction method. EC and pH of the root environment can be determined by using this method.

Mediums for growing

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Mediums for growing

If you ask the average person on the street how to grow a plant in a container, they will undoubtedly tell you that you to put some dirt in a bucket or container and then the plant, water it regula

First Time Growing

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First Time Growing

Before starting to grow indoors you really do need to think about what you want and above all about what’s possible.

Do's and don'ts of variety mixing

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Do's and don'ts of variety mixing

We can develop new varieties of plants by crossing existing varieties and selecting the offspring based on the desired qualities.