GrowCast
503 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 289 ratingsGrowCast is one of the world's largest cannabis growing podcasts, where you can hear host Jordan River sit down with some of the most educated and talented people in the cannabis cultivation industry. Tune in to hear world class expert guests take deep dives on niche growing subjects like lighting, nutrients, plant training, organic growing, living soil, grow room automation, and much, much more. So pop on GrowCast to learn while you work in your garden- you've just discovered your number one resource for cannabis cultivation advice! And make sure to check out the world's best cannabis membership at www.patreon.com/growcast with a weekly ad-free podcast, GrowCast TV LIVE Web Show, a Grower's Chat Community, and more!
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🐟 Aquatic Microbiology, Natural Farming AI, and Home Aquaponics, with Steve Raisner
March 25, 2024 19:26 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBSteve aka Potent Ponics returns to GrowCast for a podcast all about FISH! Steve is a talented and knowledgeable cultivator with a vast amount of grow knowledge, but today we are returning to his roots of aquaponics to discuss one of the most fascinating cultivation styles on Earth. Steve talks about the easiest ways for home growers to incorporate an aquaponics setup- the only setup that produces meat protein! This turns to a conversation about simply incorporating some aquatic microbes even...
🪴Identifying Deficiencies: Sulfur, Iron, and More, with Marybeth Sanchez
March 18, 2024 20:22 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBThe one and only Marybeth Sanchez from Team GrowCast is back on the program for an episode all about helping home growers just like you identify deficiencies with confidence! Marybeth teases some upcoming work she will be doing with us here at GrowCast to create a deficiency deep dive series. She goes on to talk about how once you've nailed down which mineral is lacking in the plant- the first step isn't always to just add more minerals. MBS shares the telltale signs of sulfur deficiency, fo...
🎸Heavy Metal Contamination, Chelation Science, and Humic Acids, with Nik from Rooted Leaf
March 11, 2024 18:54 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBCreator of Rooted Leaf Nutrients (use code GROWCAST) Nik is back on the line for an episode all about heavy metals! On this round of our nutrient/element deep dive, Nik discusses the less desirable elements that exist in soil. Mercury, lead, cadmium, and more- these are the elements you DON'T want your plant to uptake or interact with. First Nike explains how these elements occur in nature, and how various industrial processes also contribute to heavy metal extraction and contamination. He g...
💧Irrigation History, Soil Physics, Moisture Release Curves, and More, with Michael Box
March 04, 2024 20:59 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBMichael Box from Sustainable Village is BACK and code GROWCAST is live for 10% off Blu Mats for this month only! Michael joins the program again for another banger of an episode all about watering and irrigation. Michael starts off with a brief history of irrigation practices, and how the brilliant ancient practices were eventually evolved into our modern irrigation products. This leads to a conversation about how water operates within a medium physically, and why it's more complicated than ...
🦏💰Biggest MONEY SAVERS and WASTERS, Plus Breeding Talk, with Rhizo Rich
February 26, 2024 20:35 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBThe man himself, head breeder of GrowCast Seed Co and long time friend of the show Rhizo Rich is back on the program! Today Rich is here to share some info on his current amazing pheno hunt, and to talk about his low cost oriented gardening style. Rich gets an update on how the Molokai pheno hunt is going, and how vigorous genetics really are the most important thing when it comes to surviving multiple environmental pressures. The conversation turns towards low cost growing, and Rich shares ...
🚫 TOP FIVE MISTAKES in Pest Management, with Matthew Gates
February 19, 2024 21:54 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBGood friend of the show Matthew Gates of Zenthanol Consulting joins the podcast for a TOP FIVE episode which covers the MISTAKES you should certainly avoid in your IPM practices. Matthew talks about the problem with improper scouting or even lack of scouting at all, and how people tend to bury their head in the sand when it comes to infestations. This leads to a conversation about proper treatment when you do see a pest, and how some people tend to only try and treat an infestation with one ...
🌱Unique Cultivars, Clone Taking Tips, and HLVD, with Pharmerjohn and Terp Burper
February 12, 2024 21:29 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBGood friends of the show but first time GrowCast guests Pharrmerjohn and Terp Burper from Pharmer's Phenos joins us for a show all about their amazing lineup of strains! John shares the story of how he grew his legendary collection of strains over time, and what prompted him to start Pharmer's Phenos with the help of Terp Burper. They describe some of their favorite strains from the lineup, the amazing aromas and flavors they produce, and how they grow. The boys also talk about how to fill o...
♿ Medicinal Strains, Gardening with Disabilities, and Canna Capable, with Crzylgz
February 05, 2024 21:27 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBBrand new guest and friend of GrowCast Crzylgz from Canna Capable joins us for the very first time! Crzylgz shares his personal story of battling with a severe disability, and discovering cannabis as a major source of relief. This leads to a conversation about home growing, and how illegalities put people with severe disabilities between a rock and hard place. Crzylgz shares the story of how Canna Capable came into existence, and how the organization was sparked during a GrowCast Cult Cup ev...
⚗️Quality Humic Acids vs Ineffective Forms, Oklahoma Cannabis Shutdowns, Breeding, and More, with Brandon Rust
January 29, 2024 20:35 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBBrandon Rust is back on GrowCast- apologies for the extra foul language as Brandon comes in hot while discussing the incredible injustice that is taking place in the Oklahoma Cannabis Community. Brandon emphasizes the need for the industry to organize, mobilize, and put legal pressure on the entities that are virtually extorting and destroying countless cannabis businesses, one after another. The conversation shifts towards Brandon's breeding work including the long list of lime work he's do...
🌱OKCalyxx's New Crosses, Feminizing Plants, and Natural Farming
January 22, 2024 19:42 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBOKCalyxx is back on the show! Today he is updating us on all his breeding projects, Gasoline Alley, and more! OKC gives us a sneak peek of his Beleaf collab, and talks about the variety of strains he is using from that lineup including lots of work with the Chimera. Calyxx takes us through his upcoming pollination menu and tells us about some of the delicious expressions he's experiencing from hunting through his current selection of phenos. He also gives an update on the Peach Dosi work tha...
🧪PH vs EH, Nutrient Uptake, and Hydrogen, with Nik from Rooted Leaf
January 15, 2024 19:50 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBNik from Rooted Leaf Nutrients (use code GROWCAST) is back on the show to continue our nutrient deep dive series! This time we take a step away from soil fertilizer elements and instead discuss PH, EH, and nutrient uptake. Nik talks about what PH is (potential of hydrogen) and why the amount of hydrogen can be used to deduce how available nutrients will be in the solution. Nik talks about the donation of hydrogen atoms and how chelation works inside a solution- highlighting that these availa...
™️ Patenting Cannabis Genetics, AI Bot for Natural Farming, and Open Sourcing, with Copyleft Cultivars and Steve Raisner
January 08, 2024 19:37 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBThe wave of cannabis patents ARE COMING! Today we have a brand new guest Caleb from Copyleft Cultivars- he joins us with mutual friend Steve Raisner to talk about the implications of patenting cannabis genetics. Copyleft explains his mission of open sourcing as many genetics as possible, while also building an open to anyone cannabis genome galaxy. Caleb highlights the difference between his project and other similar projects in the past- and how he is looking to reshape patent law both insi...
☁️VPD Misconceptions, Transpiration, and Ideal Environment, with Dr. Coco
January 01, 2024 19:16 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBGood friend of the show Dr. Coco is BACK! This time he's on the line for a deep dive exploration of vapor pressure deficit. Coco recaps what VPD really is- an environmental metric of how "thirsty" the air is. This leads to a conversation about ideal VPD range charts, and how the charts give you a guideline to follow, but no specific instructions on how or why to achieve specific VPD in veg and flower. Coco reiterates that temperature is king, and you should never sacrifice optimal temperatur...
🎄Happy Holidays! Seed Co Drop is LIVE! GrowCast Returns in 7 Days- From the Islands!
December 25, 2023 21:52 - 1 minute - 2.84 MBMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays from GrowCast! Grab yourself the new Apes in Space GrowCast Seed Co Drop by Rhizo Rich for a little present to yourself: www.growcastpodcast.com/growcast-seed-co See you here with more GrowCast Podcast in 7 days! Be safe out there!
☢️ Vector Tips, Disinfectant Product Breakdown, and Resetting the Grow, with Jason from Filtr
December 18, 2023 17:24 - 48 minutes - 44 MBGrowCast Seed Co Drop: APES IN SPACE DROP IS LIVE! Several already sold out, grab them now before they're gone: www.growcastpodcast.com/growcast-seed-co Jason from Filtr is back on the program for an entire episode about resetting grow rooms between runs, the best ways to KEEP IT CLEAN, and more! Jason talks about how the majority of cleaning activity takes place between runs inside the grow, and how we should be approaching this reset period. The conversation turns to vectors, or possible...
🔬Living Soil Secrets, Reframing the Soil Food Web, and Soil Microscopy, with Matt Powers
December 11, 2023 18:18 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBFirst time guest and creator of the brand new Soil Microscopy Course Matt Powers is on the program! Matt joins us for an episode all about soil biology, and how we think about the soil food web. Matt talks about some of the biggest misconceptions that students of the soil make, highlighting how often times when observing and testing soil for analytics, we take approaches that can lead to inaccurate and skewed data sets. This leads to a conversation about home growers, and Matt points out som...
🦏 Apes in Space Pollination, Pheno Hunting Grow Styles, and State of the Industry, with Rhizo Rich
December 04, 2023 16:59 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBBreeder for GrowCast Seed Co and great friend of the show Rhizo Rich is back on the program for an episode all about the state of the industry, and the state of Rhizo's Garden! Rich extrapolates on some of the strains he's got lined up to get hit by the Apes in Space Pollen, and talks about which cultivars he is most excited about. He highlights the Purple Urkel Cake he has going which will produce the cross Purple Quasar, and how unique some of the new work is in his garden. This leads to a...
🧬Old School CA Strains, Genetic Diversity, and Medicinal Cultivars, with Maddfarmer
November 27, 2023 23:45 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBLegendary Northern California breeder Maddfarmer is back on the program! Madd joins us again to give an update on his health and family, the build out in Oklahoma, and more! Maddfarmer talks about how much things have changed in the cannabis industry in just the last few years, from the cultural changes to the vastly different cultivation setups... The cannabis industry is moving at light speed! Oklahoma is an example of this, and Maddfarmer shares stories from the boom and bust of Oklahoma ...
🌙Dark Period, Calvin Cycle, and Optimal Timing, with Nik from Rooted Leaf
November 20, 2023 17:03 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MB42% off ROOTED LEAF NUTRIENTS BLACK FRIDAY SALE! Grab the best nutrients around, no PHing, eco friendly, and LOADED with carbon! We continue our nutrient deep dive from a different angle this time- Nik from Rooted Leaf is BACK! Today we are taking a look at light independent cycles, how our plants metabolism changes during the lights off period, and more. Nik recaps photosynthesis for us and talks about how the role of photosynthesis plays into what happens in the dark period. This leads...
💀Deadly Soil Pathogens vs Nutrient Deficiencies, Diagnosing Plant Issues, and More, with Marybeth Sanchez
November 13, 2023 15:13 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBGrowCast Team Member and legendary natural farming expert Marybeth Sanchez is back on the program! MBS is wrapping up her harvest on her amazing property, and talks about her full season cycle and regenerating her land. The conversation turns towards helping growers identify issues in their garden, and Marybeth shares some important tips on identifying problems. She starts by focusing on soil borne pathogens and how they attack your plant tissue DIFFERENTLY than nutrient issues. This is an i...
🍂 KNF Tips, Regenerative Renaissance, and Indigenous Microbes, with Chris Trump
November 06, 2023 16:30 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBKorean Natural Farming expert and regenerative evangelist Chris Trump is back on the show for a whole episode about organic farming! Chris talks about the most important aspects to focus on when starting out KNF and incorporating it into your setup. He goes on to explain some of the finer points of IMO collection, composting temperatures, and the complex consortium of microbes that is required to drive a thriving living soil garden. Chris discusses the "sweet spot" when it comes to temperatu...
🦠Enzymatic Breakdown, Chitin in Soil, and Home Grow Tips, with Leanne and Doug
October 30, 2023 16:19 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBFirst time guests Doug and Leanne from Hygrozyme are on the program! Today they are here to discuss the inception of Hygrozyme, how enzymes interact with the soil food web, and more. Doug and Leanne talk about the enzymes that are contained in Hygrozyme, the secret recipe, and how these specific enzymes like cellulase operate in and benefit a living soil system. This leads to a conversation about chitin and chitinase, and how this hormone inducer will benefit the immunological processes in y...
☀️Pheno Hunting, Heat Resistance, and Epigenetics, with Sun God Seeds
October 23, 2023 15:22 - 58 minutes - 47.2 MBFriend of GrowCast but first time guest Sun God Seeds joins us! Today he is on the line to discuss his epic breeding work, selecting for harsh environments, and more! Sun God extrapolates on what it's like to grow in a desert climate, and what techniques he employs to ensure his cannabis plants are thriving under the desert sun. This leads to a conversation about utilizing what's around you, and growing for your environment. The conversation turns towards pheno hunting, and Sun God explains ...
Thai Seeds LIVE! Northern VA/DC Cup, IL Meetup, Hawaii Hunt, and More Updates
October 20, 2023 17:44 - 7 minutes - 26.1 MBThai Heirloom Drop is LIVE at GrowCast Seed Co: www.growcastpodcast.com/growcast-seed-co NOVA Cup! Northern VA Cultivator's Cup by CannaBreeze Hemp: www.cannabreezehemp.com Illinois Meetup in Rockford December 4th... More Details coming soon! 50 Plant Hawaii pheno hunt incoming!
✌️ Facultative Anaerobes, Ferments for Cannabis, and Soil Tips, with Weedshouldtastegood
October 16, 2023 14:44 - 1 hour - 57 MBGood friend of the show Miles of WeedShouldTasteGood is back on the program! Today Miles discusses all of the natural farming, education, and breeding work that he has been up to since we last spoke- and he gives some amazing tips on soil growing as well! Miles breaks down how the bacteria in his ferments work, and how he applies a variety of recipes to the same fermentation process to see their different results on cannabis. Miles shares some recent shifts in perspective when it comes to gr...
🤏Micronutrients, Hollow Stems, and Nutrient Antagonization, with Nik from Rooted Leaf
October 09, 2023 16:38 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBNik from Rooted Leaf (use code GROWCAST) is back on the line to wrap up the soil nutrient elements in our Nutrient Deep Dive series! Nik catches us up with a quick recap and then dives into a few of the most important micronutrients, or the nutrients that are required in very small quantities. Nik talks about what those nutrient ratios should look like, and how minerals like Potassium will be needed in vastly greater quantities than the micronutrients we discuss today. Silica is first up, as...
🐛Thai Cannabis, IPMO, and Soil Microbiology, with Potent Ponics
October 02, 2023 16:06 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBPotent Ponics Steve is back on the show! Our good friend returns from Thailand to do some gigging around the US while Thai politics and turmoil shakes out in the cannabis industry. Steve tells us stories from his time doing large scale soil grows in Thailand. He talks about the different strains that he got to observe and experience while traveling the Thai countryside, and he talks about the different profiles he experienced as well as the interesting local names. Steve discusses the strugg...
🐇 Strain Reviews, Rabbits in the Grow, and Electroculture, with Chitown Canna Chica
September 25, 2023 16:42 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBOur good friend Chitown Canna Chica is back on the program for the first time in while- and she has plenty of updates to share! Canna Chica talks about what she has been up to since last we spoke, and how many different strains she's gone through in the mean time. She talks about some of the standout strains that she has worked with in recent memory, and breaks down some of their flavor profiles and growth habits. This leads to a conversation about a special cut that got mauled by a rabbit t...
🌶️Kashmir Cannabis, Hot Pepper Production, and Land Regeneration, with Dr. Grenskye
September 18, 2023 18:19 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBDr. Grenskye formerly from Red Scare Seed Co now of Garden Goblin Genetics joins the show again! Grenskye tells us about his brand switch, and how he is moving away from his old name and onto a new project with some new genetics to boot. He talks about resurrecting some of his old Kashmir work, and how he is going to drop a variety of crosses with his new brand. The good doctor goes on to discuss his work in peppers- both growing and breeder. He talks about his fondness of different species,...
🍄[AUDIO FIXED] Soil Dwelling Fungi, Synganic Growing, and Garden Mushrooms, with OklahomaFungi
September 11, 2023 22:42 - 54 minutes - 43.8 MB[Re-uploaded with fixed sound] First time on the GrowCast Podcast feed- Jacob AKA OklahomaFungi joins the program! Jacob is a fungi expert and today he is here to talk to us about soil dwelling fungi, and why they should be on your mind as a cannabis gardener. OKFungi delves into the world of mycorrhizal fungi and explains to us what this classification means, and the many benefits that plants see from their presence- from making minerals soluble to transporting water and more. Jacob goes o...
💦 Rainwater Collection, Water Conservation, and Auto Watering, with Michael Box
September 04, 2023 17:01 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBBlu Mat code GROWCAST is LIVE at www.sustainablevillage.com for 10% off Michael Box from Sustainable Village is BACK! Today Michael is here to talk about his favorite subject- WATER, and how to administer it. Michael gives us an update on what he's been up to since he was last on the show, and some of the advancements he's implemented with the Blu Mat system. The conversation turns to water conservation, which is an incredibly important yet often overlooked part of cultivation. Michael gi...
Limited Dealz, New Lighting Code, HI Pheno Hunt, and More Updates!
August 30, 2023 16:52 - 4 minutes - 3.29 MB30% OFF ROOTED LEAF TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY! CODE GROWCAST COME SEE ME! September 9th, Tampa, Flavor Pharm Terpene Class September 16th and 17th, Richmond and VA Beach, Breeder Class NEW LIGHTING PARTNER: HLG USE CODE GROWCAST Hawaii Pheno Hunt inbound... Big event coming in 2024!
🦠Biological Pest Controls, Insect Killing Fungi, and More IPM Discussions with Matthew Gates
August 28, 2023 16:13 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBMatthew Gates of PESTAPALOOZA is back on GrowCast! Today he joins the program to talk about biological controls- specifically bio control sprays. Gates shares his thoughts on biocontrols in general, and talks about how we need to take a specific approach to selection and application of these products. He talks about pest killing fungi, and how different species tend to operate. Gates goes on to extrapolate on a few of the most common biocontrol sprays, including BTI, BTK, spinosad, and more....
FREE GCTV, FLA Terp Class, VA Breeder Class, and More Updates!
August 25, 2023 19:40 - 5 minutes - 4.09 MBFREE TV: Check out a Members Only GCTV teaser episode at www.growcastpodcast.com/gctv with Terp Wizard and Touched by Cannabis CLASS FLASH SALE Terpene Tasting and Education at The Flavor Pharm, September 9th, Tampa FLA - use code FLASH Breeder Workshop, Richmond and Virginia Beach, September 16th and 17th - use code FLASH New Streaming Content Coming! Drop us a line: [email protected]
♻️Brandon Rust Talks Nutrient Dynamics, CalSil+, Heat Waves and More.
August 21, 2023 16:32 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBGood friend of the show and creator of Bokashi Earthworks Brandon Rust is back! Today he joins the program to discuss dealing with extreme heat, nutrient exchange, and more. Brandon expounds on the important role of silica when dealing with extreme heat, and also emphasizes that having adequate silica available helps deal with both extremely hot AND extremely cold temperatures. This leads to a conversation about bottled silica products, and how depending on the form of the silica provided, y...
🦏Taking Perfect Clones, Compost Reviews, and Peaches En Regalia, with Rhizo Rich
August 14, 2023 19:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBRhizo Rich from GrowCast Seed Co is back on the program for an episode about cloning, breeding, and more! Rich gives us an update on his new Apes in Space pollination, and we highlight on of his more popular recent strains, the Peaches En Regalia (named by Wolfman). Rich shares the different expressions he's observed in the PER as well as the other Peachquake crosses, and how well each of them seems to wash. The conversation turns towards taking cuttings, and Rich dives deep into his favorit...
⁉️Home Pollination, Nutrient Balancing, Mammal IPM and More- Members Ask Me Anything!
August 07, 2023 19:02 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBThe Flavor Pharm: A Terpene Tasting and Education Experience Tampa, FLA, Sept 9 (Use code GROWCAST) Rhizo Rich Breeder Workshop Richmond and VA Beach, Sept 16+17 (Use code GROWCAST) Today's episode is an audio from a Member's Only live stream from July 15th for an Ask Me Anything! Every other Saturday we go live for the members and answer all of their gardening and cannabis questions, you can find the entire video version in membership as well. On this AMA, Wolfman, Rich and MBS join...
🍌Increasing Water Consumption, Balancing PK Ratios, and Everything Potassium, with Nik from Rooted Leaf
August 01, 2023 00:07 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBRooted Leaf Nutrients has BOOSTED code GROWCAST to 30% discount for AUGUST ONLY! Nik is back to discuss possibly the most important soil fertilizer nutrient for cannabis: Potassium! Nik extrapolates on the incredible variety of biological processes that require potassium within our cannabis plants, and how it's a crucial building block when it comes to producing the compounds that we care about in the trichome head. Nik also expounds on the link between potassium expenditure and the plant's ...
🐛 PESTAPALOOZA ONLINE + SoCal THIS WEEKEND 🐛
July 27, 2023 18:00 - 2 minutes - 2 MBPestapalooza! www.pestapalooza.com NOW ON ZOOM! Zoom link will be emailed the day of the class! Code ZOOM for $5 off Zoom Ticket Code GROWCAST for $20 off Live Ticket San Diego - Mighty Hydro - Saturday July 29th Los Angeles - Pulse Labs - Sunday July 30th
🍁 Canadian Bud, Must Have Grow Gear, and Creating Cannabis Content, with Grower Joe
July 24, 2023 16:46 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBGrower Joe from The Basement Grow Show joins us for the first time on GrowCast Podcast! Joe is here to share his personal journey into cannabis cultivation, and what eventually led him to be a cannabis content creator full time. Joe talks about growing up in Canada, and how cannabis was treated pre legalization. This leads to a conversation about how wild the legalization of cannabis was in Canada, and the strange differences to compare to USA- such as the ability, and at times requirement, ...
New Pollination, PESTAPALOOZA SoCal+Zoom, GC in Michigan and MORE UPDATES!
July 19, 2023 19:24 - 6 minutes - 5 MBAbout to leave The Biodome and head to Michigan for Legacy Michigan where I'll be speaking Saturday Lots of updates and teasers in this mini ep... PESTAPALOOZA! San Diego and LA July 29+30 DON'T MISS THIS EVENT! Grab your tickets now or attend via ZOOM - the most unique event in cannabis is coming to California! USE CODE GROWCAST for $20 off New Rhizo Rich pollination in the works - brand new male, new crosses before working on GC gear further! Limited time code boost at www.thefoo...
🌱 EXTREME Heat, Polycropping, and Cloning Gear with Kyle from FOOP
July 17, 2023 15:50 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBKyle from The FOOP is BACK BABY! Today he's here to discuss growing at scale during the extreme summer heat, cloning tips, and lots of veggie talk. Kyle talks to us about dealing with extreme heat in our cannabis gardens, and how to change your watering schedule to keep your plants cool in the intense sun. This leads to a conversation about temperature above and below ground, and how your container's material will influence things like dryback. Then Kyle shares his top veggies to grow durin...
🦆💨 Funky Sour Strains, New Breeding Work, and How to Find a Hasher, with Terp Wizard
July 10, 2023 15:11 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBLEGACY MICHIGAN! Hartford, MI, July 21-23. I will be there, the team will be there, and TERP WIZARD will be there! The Wiz is back! Terp Wizard returns to the show to update us on aaaaall the work he has been up to. Wizard talks to us about his new pollination, where he is working with a sour profile he found in Top Dawg's work. The Wiz explains his fondness for sours, and the guys talk about old school Midwest dank. Terp Wizard also explains his shift in approach when it comes to releas...
🐞TOP THREE Beneficials, Predatory Insects, and Companion Planting, with Matthew Gates
July 03, 2023 19:56 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBPESTAPALOOZA! Come to the one of a kind IPM Masterclass and all day Pest Fest- complete with catered dinner and LOADED GOODIE BAG! Socal July 29-30, Florida October 7-8 - NOW ON ZOOM! Cannabis IPM Specialist Matthew Gates is back on the show for an episodes all about BUGS! Today Matthew discusses his top three beneficial organisms to introduce to your garden. From insecticidal fungi to predator mites, Matthew explains why these creatures are beneficial to us in our gardens, and how to appl...
⚠️Four BIG Problems in Your Grow, and How to Fix Them- with Marybeth Sanchez
June 26, 2023 17:44 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBIdentifying issues quickly and accurately in your grow can be the difference between a successful harvest, and total crop loss- on this episode of GrowCast, fan favorite Marybeth Sanchez joins the program to help you identify FOUR COMMON PROBLEMS that plague growers. MBS starts with two common deficiencies: magnesium, and potassium- she walks us through how to accurately ID these issues, why they are important to address, and how to quickly fix them. This leads to a larger conversation about...
🐸 Avoiding Mold/Mildew, Prepping for Summer, and Super Sweet Crosses with OKCalyxx
June 19, 2023 20:30 - 58 minutes - 54 MBGreat friend of the show OKCalyxx is back again on GrowCast Podcast! Today he is here to discuss his preparations for a potentially blazing summer, followed by a cooling autumn season. Calyxx highlights the importance of avoiding mold and mildew during the hot muggy summer months, with an an emphasis on the need to properly prune your plants right around flowering time. Avoiding heat in the summer is also critical, and getting those shade cloths up can be a life saver. OKCalyxx goes on to sa...
PESTAPALOOZA ONLINE! FOOP Deal, Illinois Meetup, and More!
June 17, 2023 14:58 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBwww.pestapalooza.com now ONLINE! Grab your tix today for our July 29th class! FREE Rockford, IL Meetup on Monday June 19th, 7pm-10pm, @ the Bubblehive Code GROWCAST20 is active at www.thefoop.com for JUNE ONLY! Still a few limited strains left at www.growcastpodcast.com/growcast-seed-co
🦏RARE GC Strain Reviews, Rhizo Rich History, and Upcoming Pollination, with Rhizo Rich
June 12, 2023 16:28 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBRhizo Rich is BACK to discuss some of the more RARE and LIMITED GrowCast Seed Co Strains (some of which just left the vault)... Rich talks about how far his breeding work has come, from giving away thousands of seeds for free, to becoming a full time breeder with demand for his amazing work. This leads to a little history lesson about Rhizo Rich, what he was involved in before becoming a breeder, and how he got the Rhino monicker. Rich and Jordan dive deep into some rare GC strain reviews in...
🇸 Sulfur, Antioxidants, and Thiols in Cannabis, with Nik from Rooted Leaf
June 06, 2023 01:12 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBAs we continue our nutrient deep dives, Nik from Rooted Leaf (use code growcast) is back on the show to discuss all things SULFUR! From it's role as an antioxidant to how it moves in nature, Nik let's us know what we need to know about this important mineral. Nik talks about how sulfur is not needed in as high as quantity as one might think, but he emphasizes that your plant will require more sulfur in order to deal with stressors- stressors like increase in light saturation, environmental p...
🦁 Biochar from Terra Preta, Fungi, and Building a Thriving Rhizosphere, with Mark from Greengro
May 29, 2023 16:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBPESTAPALOOZA NEW YORK THIS SATURDAY! Grab your tickets NOW and I'll see you soon NYC... IPM Masterclass, pest fest, and afterparty :D First time guest Mark from GreenGro is on the program for an amazing deep dive into biochar, soil microbiology, and what comprises a thriving rhizosphere. Mark shares the idea of mimicking Terra Preta- the rich black earth that is found in the Amazonian Rainforest. This leads to a discussion of how ancient indigenous people's understood and utilized microbi...