GrowCast
516 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days 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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Environmental Cost of Peat, Sustainable Grow Media, and More, with Ashley from Pittmoss
August 16, 2021 15:22 - 33 minutes - 27 MBBrand new guest from the sustainable paper based grow media company Pitmoss- Ashley joins the show for an episode all about sustainable growing, using paper waste for grow media, and more! Ashley talks about the prevalent use of peat moss in cannabis gardening, and goes into detail on what the peat harvesting and production process looks like. Ashley talks about the "peat bogs" where the material comes from and emphasizes that miles and miles of natural habitats are being cleared for the har...
Join the GreenList! Free Resources, Travel Updates, Giveaways and More...
August 13, 2021 00:24 - 3 minutes - 6.2 MBWe've created a new way to enhance your garden- The GrowCast Green List! Get on the LIST! Visit www.growcastpodcast.com/list and sign up totally free to receive a dope gift every single Friday. This might be a resource, or a quick grow tip, or a podcast episode- the Green List will also serve as our main communication forum, keeping all you fans updated on GC Live Shows, meetups and more. We'll also be doing exclusive GreenList giveaways, and even have plans for live streams in the future...
Plant Viroids, Soil Viruses, Cleaning Practices, and More, with Queen of the Sun
August 09, 2021 14:41 - 42 minutes - 34.1 MBLong time friend of the show and recent guest host to our Sacramento Meetup- Queen of the Sun is back! In today's episode Alexandria discusses the incredibly interesting and complex topic of plant viruses and viroids. Alexandria shares her experience battling an outbreak of hop latent viroid, and what steps she took to fight back against the unwanted pathogen. This leads to a discussion about proper cleaning practices, and sterility versus robust microbiology. Jordan shares an anecdote with ...
Purple Stems, Ag Studies, and Natural Cultivation vs Modified Grow Setups, with Brandon Rust
August 02, 2021 14:38 - 49 minutes - 39.9 MBCreator of Black Label Organics and prolific breeder Brandon Rust is back on the podcast! Tune in today to hear him talk about a variety of fascinating grow subjects- Brandon shares his thoughts on a very common issue in the cannabis cultivation world: purple streaking in stems. He talks about how many growers attribute this coloration to "simply genetics" when in actuality Brandon claims it comes from a cation imbalance in the soil (usually due to a high uptake of a specific mineral) that c...
Breeder Etiquette, Big Ag Beaucoup Bucks, and Other Moral Quandries, with Rhizo Rich
July 27, 2021 00:12 - 40 minutes - 64.8 MBLong time expert organic cultivator, and GrowCast Team Member Rhizo Rich is back for another GrowCast episode! Today's show is unique in that Jordan and Rich explore some of the most notorious "gray areas" of the cannabis community, from common etiquette between cannabis breeders, to how many growers view the act of profiting off of cannabis... Today's show is all about examining the customs and idiosyncrasies of the cannabis universe, and how they got to be that way. Rhizo Rich and Jordan t...
GrowCast Redding CA Meetup! NorCal has two dates now!
July 26, 2021 02:48 - 1 minute - 2.39 MBGrowCast is coming to NorCal! Sacramento CA, Saturday July 31st Noon to 4pm Visit www.growcastpodcast.com/sacramento for info (Directions go out via email on Monday the 26th) And Now... Redding CA, Sunday August 1st! 3-5pm At The Harvest Center (Grow Generation) Hydro Store 2420 Athens Ave, Redding, CA I'll see you there soon with lots of prizes and fun to be had my NorCal growmies!!!
GC Update: New Schedule, Travel Dates, and More (Re-Upload)
July 21, 2021 20:32 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MBGrowCast Podcast's new summer schedule: 1x episode per week, dropping on Monday <3 Be sure to hit www.patreon.com/growcast for more GC Content than any human could reasonably handle :D We're coming to a city near you! Travel Dates: -July 24th, Harrisburg IL, 3Mile Farm -July 31st, Sacramento CA, https://www.growcastpodcast.com/sacramento -August 1st, Redding CA TBA -August 14th, Rockford IL, Next Level Indoor Garden Supply -September 25th+26th, Chicago IL, Indo Expo And most import...
Defoliation, Flushing, Cloning, and the Science Behind Legacy Grows, with David K
July 19, 2021 15:41 - 57 minutes - 46.1 MBGood friend of the show and cultivation data fanatic David K from Agrify is back on the program! Today he's here for an extremely enlightening and information-packed episode all about the science behind legacy cultivation practices. David talks about some seriously hot button issues, and shares the data that he's collected from all of Agrify's different cultivation data sets. He takes on the topic of defoliation, explaining which aspects of defoliation create desirable results, and which par...
PPM and EC, Quality Coco, Cation Exchange, and More, with Doctor Coco
July 17, 2021 13:58 - 50 minutes - 40.5 MBDoctor Coco returns to the podcast! Today he is on the show to discuss the topic of his roots- coco! Dr. Coco goes deep into the benefits of coco growing, as well as the drawbacks. Coco discusses the unique aspects of coco including it's tendency to grasp onto magnesium and calcium, while releasing sodium, and what that means to cannabis growers. This leads to a larger conversation about cation exchange, reverse osmosis water, nutrient usage, and more. Dr. Coco also gives a very enlightening...
Soil Blends, Rice Hulls, Building a Cannabis Business, and More, with SoilGuru
July 12, 2021 19:00 - 53 minutes - 42.9 MB*GrowCast is coming to Sacramento, CA, July 31st... Come say high :D visit www.growcastpodcast.com/sacramento for info* From Environmental Soil Solutions we have the man known as SoilGuru joining us on the program today! SoilGuru- as a first time GrowCast guest- gives us a rundown of his personal history both inside and outside the cannabis space, and tells us the story of his incredibly diverse and unique career path. SoilGuru discusses the creation of his Environmental Soil Solutions ble...
Compost Tea, Soil Composition, Remineralizing RO Water, and More, with Leighton Morrison
July 09, 2021 23:14 - 52 minutes - 41.8 MB**GrowCast Meetup: Sacramento, CA, July 31st 2021, Noon-4pm visit www.growcastpodcast.com/sacramento to RSVP** The great Leighton Morrison from Kingdom Aquaponics and Future Cannabis Project is back on the show! Leighton gives an in depth exploration into soil composition and discusses everything from proper aeration to soil horizon methods. He also gives his thoughts on bottom watering systems, and how to implement them. Leighton talks about compost tea, and the incredible competition he ...
Mycorrhizal Fungi Strains, Cannabis Health and Cultivation Research, and More, with Ari from Dynomyco
July 05, 2021 16:02 - 45 minutes - 36.8 MBGreat friend of the show Ari from Dynomyco returns! Today he is on the program to discuss the role of myccorhizal fungi in soil, the process behind manufacturing Dynomyco, and more! Ari talks about the different strains of myco from around the world, and shares how Dynomyco harvest their in vivo natural myco from a secret source in Israel. Ari discusses all the important functions of myco when it comes to cannabis growing, and how different strains of myco may not apply to a certain garden- ...
Drying and Curing for Hash, Late Flower, and More, with Queen of the Sun
July 02, 2021 19:48 - 39 minutes - 31.5 MBTalented NorCal cultivator and great friend of the show Queen of the Sun is back! Today she is on the line to talk bout late flower, the harvest process, and proper drying and curing strategies- focused on hash making specifically! Alex AKA Queen of the Sun gives us an update on her farm and the first round of light deps that will be coming down. She also gives an update on the autoflowering projects that she is currently dabbling in, which shows great promise when it comes to large scale ou...
Jinxproof's New Drops, Oklahoma Projects, Breeding, and More!
June 28, 2021 22:11 - 38 minutes - 31.2 MBGood friend of the show Jinx from Jinxproof's Dank Bank drops by the podcast for an episode about his new drops, Oklahoma growing, and more! Jinx talks about some of the selections he has just released, and goes on to share a teaser about doing some work with one of the parents (Gooberry) of his world famous 9 Pound Hammer strain. Jinx goes on to talk about growing in Oklahoma and the work he is doing with Carter Creek Cannabis, emphasizing the importance of regenerative practices focused on...
Soil Microbiology, Algae, Protozoa, and More, with Marybeth Sanchez
June 25, 2021 15:23 - 42 minutes - 33.9 MBToday's episode features the Queen of GrowCast Grower's Chat herself: Marybeth Sanchez! Today she is here to talk about soil microbes- but we aren't focusing on the fungi and bacteria as usual... Today Marybeth covers some of the other types of living micro organisms we find in soil. From beneficial protozoa, to unwanted algae, it's important to understand how these microbes differ, and which ones are desirable. Marybeth discusses under which conditions these microbes (good and bad) thrive, ...
Common Sense Grow Advice, with Rhizo Rich
June 21, 2021 15:46 - 39 minutes - 31.9 MBGrowCast Team Member Rhizo Rich is back on the line for an episode all about using common sense in your grow. Whether it's choosing organic soil vs bottled nutrients, or going LED vs HID- using your common sense can save you a lot of time, hassle, and headache down the road. Jordan and Rich discuss how it's important to cultivate according to your own values, goals, and desires- but how we have to balance that with the reality of our own unique individual cultivation situations. Jordan talks...
Breeder Feature: Predicative Breeding
June 19, 2021 00:50 - 39 minutes - 31.8 MBToday's episode is a breeder feature! This time we are highlighting Predicative Breeding, a feminized photoperiod focused breeder from the east coast. Predicative talks about his most prolific work, the well known New England Rock Candy, and all the cultivars that he has crossed out since. He discusses why he's so fond of feminized cannabis, highlighting the need for feminization for low plant count growers. The conversation turns towards stability and Predicative talks about how feminized g...
Soil Aeration, Supersoil, Soil Covers, and More, with Matt from Total Harvest Control
June 14, 2021 16:26 - 43 minutes - 34.5 MBToday we have brand new guest Matt from Total Harvest Control soil on the line- as well as other THC team members! Matt joins the show to talk about the importance of soil aeration, how he formulated his brand of soil, and more! He discusses the many different aerating inputs that are available, and the benefits and drawbacks of each. Matt talks about why he prefers rice hulls in his mix and as a top cover, highlighting the sustainability and effectiveness- and also emphasizes the relatively...
Terp Fi3nd Returns to Discuss New Drops, Grow Climate, and More
June 11, 2021 13:55 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB**HUGE SHOUTOUT to the member who won the Terp Fi3nd Baller Pack raffle, and DONATED BACK several packs to give away to members. They wish to remain anonymous, but you know who you are, SO THANK YOU!!!** Fi3nd of the show and prolific breeder of fire Terp Fi3nd returns to GrowCast! Today he's here to talk all about his new drops of White Cherry Wedding Cake crosses, as well as future projects, and more. Terp gives a breakdown on his new WCWC line, goes into detail into the crosses availabl...
Fireside with Frenchy- 9/14/2020
June 05, 2021 16:40 - 1 hour - 109 MBWhile GC is on break, you can chew on this special piece of member content recorded back in September of 2020. Note as this is a rerun, references to membership, promo codes, and partners are outdated. GC will return on Friday June 11th.
Memorial Day Message and GrowCast Update
May 31, 2021 15:33 - 1 minute - 2.82 MBTHANK YOU to all the servicemen and women around the world, and a prayer to those who have fallen... .... Short break, GrowCast will return Friday, June 11th.
Terrestrial vs Aquatic Inputs, Micronutrient Relationships, Fish, and More, with Stephen Raisner
May 28, 2021 16:36 - 41 minutes - 33.7 MBAquaponics expert, host of the Growing with Fishes Podcast, and good friend of the show Steve Raisner is on the line! Today he's back on GrowCast for a deep dive into microbes, different input sources, breeds of fish, and more. Steve starts the show by extrapolating on the dual root zone grow style even further, emphasizing why the terrestrial input portion is needed at all. He emphasizes the importance of diverse microbial stimulation to achieve optimal genetic expression in the plants, and...
Scrog vs Sog, Weaving, Canopy Control, and More, with Rhizo Rich
May 24, 2021 15:46 - 44 minutes - 35.6 MBWe've got GrowCast Team Member and fan favorite Rhizo Rich back on the podcast today! On this episode, Rich dives deep into his training techniques, sharing all his tips for keep your canopy even and stacked with buds. Rich describes the commonly accepted difference between the methods known as "scrog" (screen of green) and "sog" (sea of green), as well as the benefits and drawbacks of each. Rich also talks about using tellis screens to weave, and the importance of keeping a flat and even ca...
Revegging, Monster Cropping, Carbon, and More, with Queen of the Sun
May 21, 2021 23:29 - 43 minutes - 34.6 MBThe great and powerful Queen of the Sun is back on GrowCast! Today she's on the line to discuss the unspoken macronutrients that are carbon and oxygen, revegging techniques, and more! Queen talks about taking clones late in flower, resulting in a monster cropping technique, and talks about how useful it can be to hang on to some genetics at the last moment. She also talks about keeping her success rate high with these finicky cuts by using her turbo charged cloning blend. Jordan and Queen ta...
Super Autos, High Stress Training, Automation, and More, with Doctor Coco
May 17, 2021 18:46 - 54 minutes - 43.4 MBCreator of www.cocoforcannabis.com and great friend of the show Dr. Coco is back on the podcast! Today Doctor Coco and Jordan hop back onto the autoflower discussion, and talk about the popularly used term "super autos." Jordan talks about the recent success he had with his second auto run, and Doctor Coco highlights the improving overall quality of the autoflower gene pool. He also makes a very important distinction between the actual photoperiodism gene, and all the other levels of quality...
Spraying Best Practices, Heavy Metal Accumulation, and More, with Marybeth Sanchez
May 15, 2021 03:33 - 40 minutes - 64.3 MBThe queen of the GrowCast Discord is BACK! Marybeth Sanchez @mbsipm on Instagram, integrated pest management specialist, and all around wonderful lady is on the show again- this time we're getting back to basics with the fundamentals of spraying techniques, but also digging deep into the best practices and products. Marybeth talks about the absolutely necessary fundamentals of spraying like whole coverage, proper frequency, proper mixing, and more- without these simple yet important factors ...
Solventless Extraction, Hemp Market Predictions, and More, with Crosby from Farmhouse Hemp
May 11, 2021 02:59 - 48 minutes - 39.2 MBVertically integrated organic hemp producer and solventless extraction expert Crosby from Farmhouse Hemp joins the show for a first time appearance! Crosby talks about the impressive mission of Farmhouse Hemp which is both regenerative and vertically integrated, as well as his role as a co-founder. The conversation turns to his work in extraction, and Crosby talks about the long road that extract has taken to evolve into its current forms. Crosby talks about his work with solvents, and why h...
Power-Si, Silicic Acid, Nor-Cal Growing, and More, with Rex from Canopy Crop
May 07, 2021 23:27 - 38 minutes - 30.6 MBCreator of Power-Si, long time grower, and owner of Canopy Crop Rex is on the show for the first time! Rex joins the podcast for an entire episode about his journey into the grow world, and creating the ever popular cannabis input; Power-Si! Rex talks about silica, silicic acid, and more- and goes on to expand upon why Power-Si works better than other silica applications. Rex then goes on to talk about the differences between Power-Si granular, classic, and bloom, emphasizing the difference ...
Antagonistic Nutrients, Additional Input Reviews, and More, with Brandon Rust
May 03, 2021 16:21 - 47 minutes - 38.1 MBBrandon Rust said he'd be back- and here he is! The prolific Oklahoma breeder and cultivator (check out Black Label Organics) picks up right where he left off as he continues to explore and review common organic nutrient inputs. Brandon extrapolates on the input azomite, and explains why he doesn't include such a broad spectrum nutrient in his garden. This leads to a conversation about antagonistic nutrients, and how adding more of one input can end up locking out a very important element li...
Native Soil, Affordable Microbial Applications, and Protozoa, with Queen of the Sun
April 30, 2021 23:32 - 49 minutes - 78.5 MBOne of the greatest friends of GrowCast Queen of the Sun is back again on the podcast! This time the Queen opens the show by talking about her recent improvements to her outdoor cultivation spot, and gives an update on the native soil transformation that she's been working so hard at! She also gives some useful insight into anyone else looking to do the same, and shares some additional thoughts on native soil and microbes. Queen of the Sun then turns the conversation towards a lesser discuss...
Delta Leaf IMPORTANT PARTNER UPDATE
April 27, 2021 01:37 - 1 minute - 1.58 MBUpdate on partner Delta Leaf Labs suspending sex testing
Taste the Rainbow, Pheno Hunting, and More, with Brett from Heart and Soil
April 26, 2021 16:29 - 48 minutes - 38.8 MBBrett from Heart and Soil Project is back again! Today he's on the program to run down his entire new line of Taste the Rainbow, and dive into some of the more interesting and promising crosses. This leads to a conversation about selection and pheno-hunting, and Brett gives an amazing overview of his current pheno-hunt and all of his selection strategies. Brett shares advice on culling, and talks about what the culling process looks like in his own breeding work. He also gives an honest asse...
Easy Edibles, Odorless Decarb, and PIZZA! With St0nerchef
April 24, 2021 00:35 - 38 minutes - 30.6 MB**FInd St0nerchef's dosage calculator HERE. To utilize, either save a shortcut to your own G-Drive or download manually** Brand new guest St0nerchef joins the podcast for the first time!!! Today the chef is here to talk about easy edible recipes, decarbing, pizza, and more! St0nerchef opens the show by talking about the decarboxylation process, and how he utilizes a sous-vide method of heating in order to both eliminate odor and preserve terpenes. This leads into a conversation about infu...
PAR Hacks, Efficiency, Too Much Light, and More, with Shane from MIGRO
April 19, 2021 22:14 - 52 minutes - 83.6 MB***Code GROWCAST is now active at www.migrolight.com for a limited time- the only code on the web! Enjoy growmies :)*** Shane from the ever popular MIGRO YouTube channel and creator of the MIGRO Array grow light series is back on the podcast! Today Shane is here to discuss a wide range of topics, including his recent lists that he released for best small grow lights. This leads to a conversation about light density versus efficiency, and Shane highlights the different impacts of different ...
Heavy Metals in Inputs, Soil Remediation, and More, with Marybeth Sanchez
April 16, 2021 23:51 - 36 minutes - 58.5 MBShow favorite and Queen of the GrowCast Grower's Chat Marybeth Sanchez returns to the podcast for a heavy metal exploration! Jordan and Marybeth talk about where these metals come from and how they accumulate in the cannabis garden, which is crucial to understand for those looking after their own health- and especially those looking to past cannabis testing! Marybeth discusses the types of inputs that can contain heavy metals, giving a nod to synthetic nutrients for their uniformity, sterili...
Animal Inputs vs Plant Based Inputs, Sea Products, Genetics, and More, with Brandon Rust
April 13, 2021 03:19 - 50 minutes - 80.8 MBFriend of the show and co-creator of Black Label Organics Brandon Rust joins the podcast for an incredible episode about his genetics, inputs, soil testing, and more. Brandon gives an update on the breeding work he's been doing and shares some of the crosses he's working on with his flagship strain Lime-o-Rilla, among others. The conversation turns towards soil inputs, and Brandon shares a variety of interesting takes including his opinions on animal based inputs like meals and manures- as w...
Entering the Cannabis Industry, Midwest Cannabis Activism, and More, with Margo from Margojuana
April 09, 2021 23:06 - 45 minutes - 36.7 MBToday's episode features brand new guest Margo; the creator of Margojuana and Executive Director of IL NORML. Margo shares the story of her very interesting journey into the cannabis industry, and shares some very practical and sound advice for anyone looking to land a job in the now booming industry, and it's new corporate models. However, she also goes on to share her personal story where she came to revelation that her particular employers were actively working against the cannabis activi...
Deep Water Culture Deep Dive, Thor's Recipe, and Viking Gardens Update, with Thor
April 05, 2021 22:36 - 56 minutes - 45.6 MBFan favorite Thor from Viking Gardens returns to the podcast for another DWC exploration! Today Thor gives us an update on all things Viking Gardens and fills us in on which strains he is currently working with and fine tuning. The conversation turns to DWC- which Thor actually breeds in- and Thor gives a detailed rundown of his personal deep water culture nutrient recipe. He gives an unbiased review of all the nutrients he has tried and insists that Cyco nutrients is optimal for his DWC set...
GrowCast Member Podcast: Aeration is Essential, with Marybeth Sanchez
April 03, 2021 03:28 - 34 minutes - 55.6 MBToday's show is an episode of the GrowCast Member Podcast, available weekly ad-free at www.patreon.com/growcast along with Wednesday night GrowCast TV live streams, giveaways, and more! Come and join the most positive community in cultivation!!! Marybeth Sanchez is on the line for an entire episode about soil aeration! Marybeth talks about the incredible need for oxygen within the soil, and talks about the many roles that oxygen plays in the soil web. She also discusses what happens when the...
C02 Discussion, Environmental Impact of Indoor Growing, Runoff Waste, and More, with Doctor Coco
March 29, 2021 21:13 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBAnother Doctor Coco episode for the growmies! Today Jordan and Doctor Coco comb over a popular article that's been circulating about the environmental impact of indoor cannabis gardening. This leads to a series of tangential conversations around C02 supplementation, watering volume, and more. Jordan and Coco take a look at the example numbers cited in the study and share their thoughts on whether it accurately reflects the average grow or not. The guys also talk about the inevitable need for...
Cannabis Genomics, Viroids, Plant Testing, and More, with Taylor from Rimrock
March 26, 2021 23:12 - 44 minutes - 35.5 MBWe've got an absolutely fantastic new guest for today's show- Taylor from Rimrock Analytical joins the program to talk about the founding of Rimrock, cannabis genome science, and more! Taylor discusses how various testing processes actually take place, describing in detail the equipment they use and what really goes on inside the lab. He goes on to discuss some of the more fascinating services they offer, which leads to conversation about viroids. Taylor gives a detailed rundown of how viroi...
Breeder Feature: Canna Queen Genetics
March 22, 2021 23:29 - 37 minutes - 30.3 MBFirst time guest and Breeder Feature all in one- Canna Queen Genetics is on the line to talk about her journey into the world of breeding, the super-fire strains she has available now, and what shes' got in the works for 2021 and beyond! Canna Queen discusses her intense desire to create medicinal strains, specifically highlighting her passion for working with sufferers of PTSD. This leads into a conversation about her strain 3 Little Nightingales, and the many strains that stemmed from that...
IPM, Soil Building, Holistic Gardening, and More, with Queen of the Sun
March 20, 2021 00:06 - 59 minutes - 47.7 MBQueen of the Sun is back on the podcast! Today she's joined us for an episode surrounding IPM, building soil, and more. Queen of the Sun gives us an update on her outdoor cultivation site which is slowly transforming into a mini closed loop farm. She goes on to talk about the importance of having clear goals and values in both gardening and life, highlighting the benefits of taking a conscious and holistic approach to your goals. The conversation turns towards integrated pest management, and...
High EC Feeding, Growing in Coco, Flushing, and More, with Mike A from Gorilla Boost
March 15, 2021 16:50 - 39 minutes - 31.4 MBLong time cultivator and good friend of the show Mike A from Gorilla Boost is back on the line for an amazing episode about coco, synthetic nutrients, and more! Mike talks about high EC grow styles, and why he thinks that maximizing your feed is the best way to get your plants to express themselves to the fullest. Mike discusses the use of strong feeds in coco versus other hydroponic growing styles, which leads to a larger conversation about coco as a material and medium. The conversation tu...
Autoflower Talk, Up-Potting, The Green Revolution, and More, with Doctor Coco
March 12, 2021 17:52 - 54 minutes - 43.8 MBShow favorite and creator of www.cocoforcannabis.com Doctor Coco is back on the show for a very interesting podcast discussion! Coco enlightens Jordan on a little agricultural history as he shares the story of The Green Revolution- or Third Agricultural Revolution- and discusses some of the lessons and morals we should take away from it as the cannabis cultivaiton industry goes through similar revolutions. Coco then shifts the conversation to autoflowers, extrapolation on previous subjects l...
Water Quality, Less Common Pests, IPM and More, with Marybeth Sanchez
March 09, 2021 00:56 - 47 minutes - 37.8 MBGreat friend of the show and integrated pest management specialist Marybeth Sanchez is back on the podcast! Today she's here to discuss a wide variety of topics... Marybeth dives into a discussion about less common cannabis pests, including things like beetles, borers, locusts, deer, and more. This leads to a discussion about hard-bodied insects and how they differ from soft-bodied pests, as well as how your pest solution should change to target these tougher insects. Jordan and Marybeth wra...
Beneficial Bacteria, Mycorrhizal Fungi, King Crab, and More, with Jim Eagan
March 06, 2021 03:01 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBFriend of the show and co-creator of the powerful Plant-Success line Jim Eagan is on the podcast for a discussion about all things microbes! Jim catches the GrowCast audience up on all the happenings his last appearance- seeing as how it's been too long- and also shares an incredible overview of their new microbial product 5 years in the making; King Crab. Jim talks about some of the many varieties of beneficial bacteria we find in our gardens, and extrapolates on why their functions are des...
Medicinal Strains, Moving Markets, Breeding Talk, and More, with Maddfarmer
March 01, 2021 15:16 - 42 minutes - 34.2 MBGreat friend of the show and prolific breeder the one and only Maddfarmer is back! Maddfarmer gives an update on all of his breeding work, and finally reveals the big news he's been teasing for so long- his move to Oklahoma! Madd talks about what's happening on the west coast- specifically with the cannabis industry- that drove him to decide to up and move his entire operation to Oklahoma. Maddfarmer also discusses what lines he's been working with and what he's got cooking up for the next b...
Strain Reviews, HID vs Supplementing Heat, Seed Co Update, and More, with Rhizo Rich
February 26, 2021 17:39 - 47 minutes - 75.7 MB**IMPORTANT NOTE: Seed Co will be USA only for the time being, we deeply apologize to our friends across borders. Tune into the episode intro for a Seed Co Timeline** Friend of the show and GrowCast Seed Co breeder Rhizo Rich is back on the podcast for a classic GrowChat comprised of grow talk, strain reviews, and more. Jordan asks Rich about growing during the cold Midwestern winters, and all the heat and humidity supplementation that is required to keep the cold dry winter from harming th...
Breeder Feature: Covert Genetics
February 22, 2021 19:09 - 36 minutes - 58.5 MBToday we get back on the Breeder Feature train- this time Jordan is on the line with the one and only Covert Genetics! Covert talks about his journey into the breeding world, coming from a conservative Midwestern culture and eventually excelling in the Colorado cannabis scene with his emphasis on gaseous terpene profiles. Covert talks about probably the most prolific cross he's produced; the Chem Brulee. He expands upon what makes the strain one of his favorites, what growers can expect from...