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Knowing your enemy is the first step to defeating your enemy so we’ve provided all you need to know about specific pests in our series within a series, “Knowing Your Enemy”, inside and out. Our very first creature to explore is the dreaded fungus gnat.

So, what is dry fog? In order to understand what dry fog is, you have to understand what a micron is. Now, a micron is extremely small. If you took a millimeter, and you cut it into a thousand parts, one of those parts would be one micron...

Light provides the energy for photosynthetic pigments to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) and water into sugars and oxygen. Enriching the air with CO2 enables plants to more effectively utilize light, resulting in an increase in the light saturation point....

Pressurized CO2 is naturally very cold and can cause the solenoid to freeze if the flow rate is over 10 CFH (Cubic Feet per Hour)...

Having a higher RH in your veg room is crucial for vigorous lush growth, many growers over look this fact once their cuttings are rooted but keeping the humidity somewhere between 60-70% will greatly benefit your plants which is why in many climates you will need a humidifier for veg and a dehumidifier in flower.

Vapor Pressure Deficit is a common term used in the Commercial Agriculture Industry. It clearly outlines the preferred environment for our most popular plants. The chart breaks down the recommended Humidity needs for plants when leaf temperature reaches a specific Temperature. When the correct ratios are met step back and watch the plants explode with growth!

Proper curing allows you to store your cannabis for long periods without worrying about mold or the loss of cannabinoids. Place the trimmed buds into an airtight container, packing them loosely....

Because both dry and wet trimming have their advantages the method chosen ultimately depends on factors unique to the individual such as strain and the quantity of materials being processed. For example, large scale production growers often utilize both methods in order to bring their product to market as quickly as possible.

We hope you had Farmers had a great season! Now, it’s time to start thinking about your next crop! ...

Most growers will base their bulb replacement off of general usage or sight. A good rule of thumb is, Single Ended bulbs depreciate in 6-9 months and Double Ended bulbs 9-12 months. There are cost-effective candle meters that help time this swap more accurately.