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GrowCast

512 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 289 ratings

GrowCast 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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Episodes

Cultivation Techniques, Plant Training, and Old School Cannabis, with Marybeth Sanchez

February 05, 2021 15:53 - 39 minutes - 31.5 MB

GrowCast Team Member and IPM specialist Marybeth Sanchez returns to the podcast for an episode detailing her cannabis growing style! Marybeth is a regenerative agriculture and pest specialist, but today's show is about her favorite cannabis cultivation techniques. She discusses her recent foray into autoflowers, and discusses her recent run with Mandalorian Genetics' Anvil. The conversation turns towards her favorite method of plant training, and Marybeth talks about the old school gardener ...

DLI (Daily Light Integral), Autos vs Photos, and Trichome Agitation, with Dr. Coco

February 01, 2021 16:34 - 47 minutes - 38.3 MB

Friend of the show and creator of www.cocoforcannabis.com Dr. Coco is back on the show to discuss a whole host of grow topics! The conversation begins by talking about autoflowers and photoperiods, the differences in how they're grown, and what the additional light time of autoflowering plants could entail. This leads to conversation about how much light a plant can handle without damaging the plant, which transitions the conversation towards the commonly misunderstood analytic know as DLI, ...

Microbial Product Formulation, Increasing Grow Productivity, and More, with Brett from Microbe Life

January 29, 2021 16:36 - 50 minutes - 40.2 MB

Coming on the show and representing one of Jordan's favorite brands- it's Brett from Microbe Life Hydro! Brett talks about the creation of his family-owned company, and what propelled them from a small microbe creation team to supplying large scale ag across the country with microbial solutions. The conversation turns towards cannabis, and Brett discusses MLH's shift into the cannabis world- where MLH gave away hundreds of samples to help boost people's grows and introduce them to microbes. ...

2020 Garden Recap, Shifting Cultivation Mindsets, and More, with Rhizo Rich

January 25, 2021 22:32 - 40 minutes - 32.3 MB

**Promo code correction, use code SAVEGROWCAST at www.forevergreenindoors.com ** Talented organic cultivator and GrowCast Team Member Rhizo Rich is back again! On this episode, Jordan and Rich discuss a list that they put together of all the different things that have changed in their garden over the course of 2020. Whether it’s reconsidering a long standing belief held about the effects of defoliation on cannabis, or second guessing the effectiveness of bud washing- open minded growers are ...

Deep Water Culture Tutorial, and Viking Gardens Genetics, with Thor

January 22, 2021 23:37 - 41 minutes - 33.6 MB

Thor from Viking Gardens drops by the show for a full exploration and tutorial fro the very unique grow style known as deep water culture! Thor talks about the simplicity of using less parts in this easy DIY system, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of DWC. Thor gives a front to back overview of the most important aspects of DWC, including mixing nutrient feed, cleaning your buckets and roots, supporting in a DWC system, and more! He goes on to explains the difference between RDWC (recir...

Early US Hydro Stores, Auto Watering in Regenerative Ag, and More, with Michael from Sustainable Village

January 18, 2021 16:25 - 37 minutes - 30.5 MB

Long time cannabis industry insider and automatic watering specialist Michael from www.sustainablevillage.com joins the podcast to talk about the deep roots of Sustainable Village, auto watering cannabis gardens, and more. Michael talks about the incredible origins of Sustainable Village, starting as a Northern California staple health food and farm store in the future cannabis hub city of Garberville. Michael talks about the many offerings that Sustainable Village has, which leads to a conv...

Reshaping Farmland, IPM, and More, with Joaquin from Jack Greens Garden Products

January 15, 2021 16:50 - 40 minutes - 32.3 MB

Show favorite Joaquin from www.jackgreensgardenproducts.com is back on the program! Today he's on the line to discuss the extraordinary collaborations he's recently taken on, including reshaping a plot of land using regenerative agriculture with the goal of creating a lush poly-crop regenerative cannabis farm. Joaquin also talks about how he makes his wonderful products including his Jack's Bug B Gone, and he also talks about why he likes the way this particular IPM application works. Joaqui...

Terp Fiend Returns with Meatballs!

January 11, 2021 16:07 - 40 minutes - 32.5 MB

Friend of the show and well-known breeder Terp Fiend is back, and this time he's talking about his brand new Meatball line. Terp discusses the various offerings he has with this new line, and how the Meatbreath flavor and structure played off of the other genetics. This leads to a conversation about popular genetics, and Terp Fiend explains why he looks for the trends that he does when creating these new lines. Terp also talks about how breeders genetics make their way into facilities and ev...

Reflectivity, Popular Strains, and High End LEDs, with Doctor Coco

January 08, 2021 18:17 - 44 minutes - 35.5 MB

Show favorite Dr. Coco from www.cocoforcannabis.com is back on the podcast! Today he joins the show and Jordan immediately takes him on a tangent about strains- specifically universally loved strains... And the universally loved ones that just don't cut it for your personal tastes. The conversation turns towards Coco's light testing, and Jordan asks a question about reflectivity, grow tent walls, and grow wall paint. Coco talks about a very interesting experiment he did where he removed the ...

Learning to Grow Aquaponically, Microbes in Aquaponics, and More, with Steve and Marty

January 04, 2021 19:01 - 53 minutes - 43.1 MB

***Promo code MISTAKE! The correct code for FGI lighting at www.forevergreenindoors.com is savegrowcast - use code savegrowcast for 10% off*** **NEW 2021 SCHEDULE: GrowCast will drop Mondays and Fridays- with Member content at www.patreon.com/growcast dropping Wednesdays and Saturdays- plan accordingly!*** Hosts of the Growing with Fishes Podcast and creators of the www.apmjclass.com aquaponics course Steve and Marty join the program to talk about their incredibly comprehensive aquaponi...

The Future of GrowCast Update

December 31, 2020 22:11 - 10 minutes - 8.35 MB

Updates on all things to come in 2021 for GrowCast :)

Cannabis Mixology, Pairing Cannabis Flavors, and More, with Warren Bobrow

December 30, 2020 20:04 - 43 minutes - 35.2 MB

World renowned cannabis mixologist and author of Cannabis Cocktails, Mocktails and Tonics Warren Bobrow is on the show for a fascinating exploration of cannabis flavors, and pairing cannabis with alcohol. Warren talks about his rich history in both the cannabis and alcohol world, and shares some of his fascinating credentials from his years of expertise. Warren shares some recipes that home growers can whip up in their own home that are absolutely fantastic, and also emphasizes that many of ...

Supersoil Challenge Final Results, Microbes, Organic Vs Synthetic, and More, with Rhizo Rich

December 27, 2020 16:19 - 43 minutes - 34.7 MB

GrowCast Team Member Rhizo Rich returns to the podcast for a final update about the supersoil challenge he conducted where the same cut was grown out in 9 different organic "water only" style soils. Rich updates us on the final end products of the challenge, and which differences he saw in their quality, yield, and more. The conversation then turns to a recent GrowCast discussion on organic versus synthetic products, and Rhizo Rich gives his opinion as a 14 year grower in both systems. He al...

Grow Tips, Home Potency Testing, Harvest, and More, with Michael A from Gorilla Boost

December 24, 2020 16:01 - 39 minutes - 32 MB

Return guest Michael A from Gorilla Boost is back on the show for an in-depth discussion about home growing, potency testing, and more. Michael updates us on what's been going on in his world, and the conversation quickly turns to helping improve home growers in their own setups. This leads to a conversation about potency, and the guys begin talking about home potency tests. Michael shares his thoughts on cheap alternative home testing solutions, emphasizing that if you want an accurate read...

Air Layering, Competing Soil Life, Autoflowers, and More, with Marybeth Sanchez

December 20, 2020 00:05 - 41 minutes - 33 MB

Truly one of the most beloved members of Team GrowCast Marybeth Sanchez returns to the show for an incredibly informative episode covering a wide variety of grow topics. Marybeth gives us an update on the autoflower grow she has going and gives her thoughts on the already extremely well-received Mandalorian Genetics- specifically the Anvil. The conversation then turns towards living soil, and Jordan and Marybeth have a back-and-forth about bokashi and integrating it into cannabis grows. This...

Reusing Coco, Organic vs Synethic, Wet Trim vs Dry Trim, and More, with Doctor Coco

December 17, 2020 05:03 - 1 hour - 50.7 MB

Friend of the show Doctor Coco is back for an in depth grow chat- this time the doctor starts off with a discussion about coco; specifically how to properly reuse it. He answers a question about reusing amended coco, and extrapolates on the idea that not all amendments should be treated the same- citing that some people consider coco with perlite to be amended coco. He also talks about washing coco indoors, and brings up the possibility of harming your home plumbing with coco residue. Jordan...

Breeder Feature- Heart and Soil

December 13, 2020 03:33 - 38 minutes - 30.5 MB

Today's breeder feature is none other than Heart and Soil- a regenerative agriculture focused breeder who also participates in hemp breeding! Heart and Soil discusses his incredible journey to Peru where he sourced some of his more potent and powerful crosses, and he emphasizes the philosophy of bringing rare foreign genetics into his garden and breeding them with tried and true grower-friendly strains. He goes on to talk about his other travels including his work with south-eastern African ...

Natural Pest Control, Grow Tips, Norcal Growing, and More, with Queen of the Sun

December 10, 2020 15:44 - 47 minutes - 38.2 MB

Return guest and expert cultivator Queen of the Sun returns to the show to talk about her incredible year in both her career and her personal life, growing in NorCal, and more. Queen of the Sun discusses some of the cultivation subjects she's been immersed in recently, including expanding her garden profile to include many different types of plants. She explains the difference between banker plants, trap plants, and pest repelling plants, and share scenarios in which you would want to choose...

Social Media Cannabis Algorithms, Building Your Cannabis Brand, and More, with Will from Cannaplanners

December 06, 2020 02:59 - 39 minutes - 31.9 MB

Cannabis branding and marketing specialist Will from Cannaplanners joins the podcast to talk about the challenges of building your brand as a ganjapreneur in the burgeoning industry. Jordan and Will talk about the incredible importance of focusing on building your brand - for just about everyone, whether you're a company or an individual grower trying to succeed in any sector of the cannabis space. Will shares some areas where he thinks people could do better in branding and marketing, inclu...

Breeder Feature: Firebudz

December 03, 2020 04:15 - 40 minutes - 32.3 MB

Talented west coast photo and auto breeder Firebudz joins the podcast for a show about his journey into breeding, and his wide variety of offerings. Firebudz talks with Jordan about his work in both photoperiod and autoflower plants, and the differences between them. Firebudz gives advice as to growing regular autoflower seeds as opposed to feminized, and shares an interesting tip about planting multiple plants in one large pot- then sexing the males and culling down to your desired plant co...

Grow Tips, Time Released Nutrients, SoCal Growing, and More, with Poetry of Plants

November 28, 2020 17:54 - 46 minutes - 36.9 MB

Long time talented cultivator Poetry of Plants finally joins the program for an episode about his journey, and what his garden has evolved into over the years! Poetry talks about his personal grow story, and describes the California grow scene that he came up in- as well as how it has changed and evolved over the years. He talks about balancing his other passions with growing, and emphasizes that growing is a life long journey that can weave in and out of your life path. He goes on to talk a...

Troubleshooting Common Grow Issues, KNF Talk, and More, with Doc Calyx

November 26, 2020 02:30 - 42 minutes - 34.3 MB

KNF enthusiast and GrowCast Grower's Slack Chat moderator Doc Calyx returns to the podcast for another episode about common problems in cannabis grows, KNF, and more! Doc and Jordan go through a variety of topics they observe in the grower's chat, including watering techniques, IPM practices, and more. Doc talks about the tendency for new growers to overwater, which leads to a larger conversation about soil composition and general watering tips. He goes on to talk about keeping calm during a...

Grow Trends, Landrace Genetics, Seeds, and More with Doctor Coco

November 22, 2020 01:25 - 48 minutes - 38.8 MB

Friend of GrowCast and creator of www.cocoforcannabis.com Doctor Coco returns for a grow chat episode! Doctor Coco talks about the upcoming C4C challenge where he's grouped growers by different strain choices, and talks about some of the trends in cannabis genetics- as well as the constants that remain throughout. Doctor Coco then gives his opinion on landrace strains, emphasizing that strain selection really comes down to the specific grower's goals and desires. He also talks about some mor...

Grow Advice, Genetics, Coco Coir, and More, with Michael from Gorilla Boost

November 19, 2020 02:09 - 44 minutes - 36 MB

Michael from our good friends at Gorilla Boost has joined the podcast for a wonderfully well-rounded episode about growing advice, genetics, and of course, coco. Michael discusses his journey into growing, which leads to a conversation about the different tips and tricks that he instills into new growers looking to learn. The discussion turns to coco and Michael shares his thoughts on incorporating a living soil mindset in a coco grow setup, and what it means to grow in living coco. Michael ...

Breeder Feature: Cultivated Choice 2

November 15, 2020 04:16 - 39 minutes - 31.9 MB

Cultivated Choice is back on GrowCast- this time to talk about his incredible line of NewDawg crosses, and more! Cultivated Choice shares how his Instagram recently got reinstated after multiple appeals- so be sure to give him a follow. CC dives into some of his amazing crosses like Coffee and Cream, Temple of the NewDawg, and More. He talks about how different plants tend to pass on specific traits, and the NewDawg tends to deliver its signature robust plant structure and piles of trichomes...

Breeder Feature: Seattle Chronic Seeds

November 12, 2020 05:43 - 38 minutes - 30.5 MB

We've got another installment of the Breeder Feature series here on GrowCast, this time featuring Rab from Seattle Chronic Seeds! Rab talks about his literal life long affinity and practice with the cannabis plant, and what led him to eventually start releasing line after line of fire genetics from the Pacific Northwest. Rab highlights several of his incredible strains including The Onez and Garlic Breath, as well as some of his incredible 1:1 crosses. Rab talks about his passion for CBD ric...

Ranking LED Lights, Cost Versus Efficiency in Lighting, and More, with Shane from MIGRO

November 08, 2020 03:14 - 48 minutes - 38.6 MB

***Exclusive MIGRO Light discount for GrowCast listeners only! Use code growcast at www.migrolight.com and save 5% on your entire MIGRO order- the only code around for the powerful MIGRO LEDs! Thank you Shane and MIGRO!*** GrowCast fan favorite Shane from MIGRO returns to the podcast to talk about a recent project he did where he created two comprehensive ranking lists for various LED lights- one list for purchase price versus performance, and another for 2 year overall price. Shane talks ab...

RIP Rob Smith...

November 07, 2020 15:05 - 18 minutes - 14.8 MB

Today's episode is a tribute to the great GrowCast Producer and cannabis community titan who tragically passed, Rob Smith. I hope you all enjoy this piece, and I hope it honors him, it was a tough project for me to put together- I felt like I had to cut my section short because of the emotions coming up. The things said about him are beautiful though. Be good to yourselves and your loved ones today listeners. Don't put trivial things above priorities like relationships with friends and fa...

Water Quality, Watering Technique, and More, with Marybeth Sanchez

November 04, 2020 16:27 - 43 minutes - 34.7 MB

GrowCast Team Member and integrated pest management specialist Marybeth Sanchez returns to the show for an episode all about water! Marybeth discusses the many factors that can impact your water quality, whether or not you're on a municipal water system or not. Marybeth explores the different challenges of well water versus municipal water and emphasizes the difference in necessary treatments. The conversation then turns to the act of watering, and the under valued skill hand watering. Maryb...

Breeder Feature: Dragon's Flame Genetics 2

November 01, 2020 16:17 - 44 minutes - 35.7 MB

***SPECIAL PROMO CODE! Use code GROWCAST at www.dragonsflamegenetics.com to receive a special GrowCast Listener Discount! Thank you DFG!*** Today's episode features Jeff from Dragon's Flame Genetics for a follow up Breeder Feature! Last time we spoke Jeff had filled us in on his work on the Dragon's Stash F2, and updates us on all the incredible crosses he's been working on. He highlights the Mac Dragon, a very special Mac cross that Jordan has his eye on. Jeff also talks about his relocatio...

Watering Systems, Fabric vs Plastic Pots, Grow Waste, and More, with Wolfman

October 29, 2020 16:06 - 43 minutes - 35 MB

12+ year cannabis retail expert and long time GrowCast OG Wolfman returns to the podcast to review a wide array of products and grow styles. Jordan and Wolfman discuss the increased number of automated watering systems on the market, and discuss some of the more popular and effective brands that seem to be growing every single day. This transitions to a discussion about bottom-feeding, as well as different styles of beds and pots like fabric, mesh, and plastic. Wolfman also shares his genera...

Bud Photography, Strain Talk, and Home Growing, with Silver Fox Bud Co

October 24, 2020 23:50 - 31 minutes - 25.3 MB

Chas from Silver Fox Bud Photography Co is on the program to discuss his journey as a grower, and as a bud photographer! Chas talks about his foray into growing, and how his passion for photography has allowed him to make a variety of interesting connections in both the cultivation and breeding scenes. He goes on to review some of the strains that said breeders have introduced him to, and talks about some of the more impressive aesthetic characteristics that he's found. Chas talks about the ...

Homemade Inputs, KNF Basics, Grow Tips, and More, with Doc Calyx

October 22, 2020 00:04 - 48 minutes - 39.2 MB

KNF specialist and IG Cannabis Educator Doc Calyx joins the show to discuss all things KNF, and more! Doc talks about his history in organic growing, and how making his own inputs is something that has totally encompassed his growing style. Doc Calyx shares three simple homemade KNF recipes, including a calcium phosphate input made from discarded bones! This leads to a larger conversation about utilizing waste from your own home in your cannabis garden, and Doc Calyx gives the audience sever...

Grow Tips, Supersoil Talk, Garden Therapy, and More, with Rhizo Rich

October 18, 2020 02:22 - 44 minutes - 35.7 MB

Organic cultivation expert and member of the GrowCast Team Rhizo Rich from www.illinoiscannabisconsulting.com returns to the podcast to talk growing advice and give us an update on his popular super-soil challenge. Jordan and Rich talk about the incredible therapeutic effects that gardening has on humans in times of struggle and grief, and the duo pontificates as to why so many people find the garden to be a healing practice. The conversation turns towards supersoils and microbes, and Rhizo ...

Organic Growing in Coco, Side Lighting, and More, with Doctor Coco

October 15, 2020 01:37 - 54 minutes - 43.9 MB

Show favorite and creator of www.cocoforcannabis.com Doctor Coco is back on the line… Make sure to join the GrowCast Grower’s Chat so you can chat with Doctor Coco himself every Sunday at Noon Pacific! Today Doctor Coco discusses the practice of using bottled organic inputs and microbial additives in a cultivation setup with coco used as the medium. Doctor Coco talks about the microbial/fungal colony retention capabilities of coco, and talks about when it would and wouldn’t make sense to add...

Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome, Cannabis and Medicine, and More, with Doctor Peter Grinspoon

October 10, 2020 23:15 - 44 minutes - 35.9 MB

Harvard Medical physician turned medical cannabis specialist and son of the late, great Doctor Lester Grinspoon; Doctor Peter Grinspoon is on the line for a very special episode about cannabis and medicine! Doctor Grinspoon shares his medical background and discusses his journey from full-time general health practitioner to having one foot fully committed in the world of medical cannabis research. Doctor Grinspoon goes on to discuss the very touchy subject of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome an...

Genetics, Cannabis Taxonomy, and Data Driven Growing, with David from Agrify

October 08, 2020 01:45 - 50 minutes - 40.7 MB

The great and knowledgable David Kessler from Agrify stops by the program to discuss the incredible world of the cannabis genome, data driven growing, and more. David discusses the need for proper documentation and logging of cannabis strain information, and Jordan shares his concern that with all the constant cross-hybrids being created daily- David is fighting an uphill and unending battle. David also talks about the benefits and drawbacks of such a diverse and rapidly expanding gene pool,...

GC Family Update, Cannabis Community, and More, with Smot Poker

October 03, 2020 17:10 - 45 minutes - 36.5 MB

... This episode begins with the recounting of the recent tragedy that occurred in the GrowCast Family- the loss of beloved friend and GrowCast Producer Rob Smith. We thank you for your kind messages and the extreme eagerness of listeners to support the remaining family. Please respect their wishes and privacy, as you continue to send your messages of love and condolences. Thank you all. Today's episode features a wonderful member of the GrowCast and Coco for Cannabis Communities: Smot Pok...

GrowPass Member Podcast: Homemade Inputs, with Marybeth Sanchez

September 28, 2020 23:24 - 33 minutes - 26.8 MB

---Today's episode is a little taste of what GrowPass Members get each week- an ad-free Member Podcast! To gain access to all of the archived episodes of GrowCast along with the Member Podcast, and ad-free episodes of GrowCast and Homegrown Helpers as they release- make sure to visit www.mygrowpass.com and sign up before registration ends!--- Today's Member Podcast features the great Marybeth Sanchez, IPM specialist and regenerative agriculture expert. Marybeth is on the GrowPass Podcast ...

West Coast Fires, Product Recommendations, Oregon Grow Brands, and More, with Wolfman

September 26, 2020 23:54 - 38 minutes - 31 MB

Show favorite and cannabis retail expert Wolfman is back on the program to update us on the west coast fires and their impact on the ever-changing cannabis industry. Wolfman talks about the issue of ash on the west coast, and how growers are trying to combat the frequent ash fall from the raging wildfires. The conversation switches gears to product recommendations, and Wolfman shares some local Oregon brands that he's a big fan of, urging west coast growers to support their local suppliers. ...

GrowPass Member Podcast: Seedling and Clone Care, Temperature and Humidity, and More, with Rhizo Rich

September 24, 2020 21:36 - 36 minutes - 29.2 MB

---Today's episode is a little taste of what GrowPass Members get each week- an ad-free Member Podcast! To gain access to all of the archived episodes of GrowCast along with the Member Podcast, and ad-free episodes of GrowCast and Homegrown Helpers as they release- make sure to visit www.mygrowpass.com and sign up before registration ends!--- Today's Member Podcast episode features the great Rhizo Rich from Illinois Cannabis Consulting, and he joins the show to talk about early-stage care...

Synthetic Nutrient Production, Soil Food Web, Sustainability and More, with Marybeth Sanchez

September 23, 2020 20:24 - 58 minutes - 46.6 MB

The great Marybeth Sanchez, pest management specialist and regenerative agriculture proponent- @mbsipm on Instagram - is back on the show! This time Marybeth focuses in on the old growing ways that she left behind- specifically synthetic fertilizing. Marybeth talks about how modern agricultural fertilizers and produced, and the incredible toll that the extraction of these nutrients take on the plant. She also shares an interesting point that not all "salt nutrients" are produced in an unsust...

More Terpene Talk, Terpene Science, and More, with Doctor Jason Lupoi

September 20, 2020 02:25 - 52 minutes - 41.8 MB

Show favorite Doctor Jason Lupoi from Terpenes and Testing Magazine and author of The Cananbis Terpene Experience (available now on Amazon) joins the program for another terpene deep dive! Jason talks about the research that he's currently immersing himself in, and how his overall philosophy of terpenes and plant compounds in general is constantly changing and evolving. Jason then goes into an exploration of a few lesser known terpenes, and divulges some very extraordinary characteristics of...

Breeder Feature- Green Bodhi

September 16, 2020 20:20 - 56 minutes - 45.5 MB

Time for another powerful breeder feature on GrowCast Podcast, this time featuring the world-famous Green Bodhi! John from Green Bodhi seeds joins the show to share his personal journey into the cannabis industry and the many forces that eventually led him to breed his own lines. John talks about some of the beneficial impacts that cannabis had on his spiritual life and particularly the impact it had on his ego. He discusses why he chose many of the names he did, citing his belief in the spi...

Ask Doctor Coco, Genetics, Seeds, Sexing and More

September 12, 2020 20:20 - 54 minutes - 43.4 MB

The great Doctor Coco from www.cocoforcannabis.com joins the program for another round of Ask Doctor Coco! Jordan and Coco do a deep dive into seeds and genetic stock, starting with the idea of feminized seeds. Coco explains how feminized seeds are produced, but then also stresses the fact that the downsides of feminization don't necessarily apply as much towards cannabis. This is because our genetic pool is already so mixed and hybridized, that a true stable and documented heredity is rarel...

Genetic Testing, Cannabis Epigenetics, CBD vs THC Test, and More, with Elijah from Delta Leaf Labs

September 09, 2020 23:34 - 35 minutes - 28.8 MB

Elijah from Delta Leaf Labs joins the program for a podcast about his journey into cannabis testing and genetics, and the future of Delta Leaf Labs. Elijah discusses the sex testing kits that he offers the cultivation world- and even gives out a generous GROWCAST promo code for free shipping- but he also goes on to talk about his companies brand new cannabinoid testing kit. This kit allows farmers to determine if their plant will produce high levels of THC, CBD, or both- an incredibly useful...

Grow Film, High Efficiency Lighting, and More, with Jason and Michael from Heilux

September 06, 2020 14:56 - 41 minutes - 33 MB

Jason and Michael from www.heiluxllc.com join the program to talk about the future of grow lighting, as well as their fascinating, grow film product. Jason and Michael talk about their passion for cultivation and cannabis backgrounds, and what brought together their two worlds of high-efficiency lighting and cannabis cultivation. The duo discusses the incredible importance of getting your light as close as possible to your plant, as well as having a wide "straight down" light pattern that is...

Soil Science, Bokashi, Grow Advice and More, with Brandon Rust

September 03, 2020 04:33 - 53 minutes - 42.7 MB

The great Brandon Rust @rustbrandon on Instagram returns to the show to talk about his work growing large scale organic in Oklahoma, his products at Bokashi Earthworks, and more! Brandon talks about the recent work he's doing in OK, and discusses how receptive that particular scene is to things like regenerative agriculture. The conversation turns towards Brandon's products and discusses the power of bokashi, and how not all bokashi are created the same. He also talks about the research and ...

Social Equity in Cannabis, Minority Cannabis Business Association, and NCIA, with Khurshid

August 29, 2020 14:46 - 41 minutes - 33.5 MB

Business attorney turned cannabis activist Khurshid from The National Cannabis Industry Association as well as the Minority Cannabis Business Association joins the program to talk about the long and grinding legislative road cannabis has taken to transform into the industry it is today. Khurshid talks about his transformation from traditional business lawyer to cannabis activist, and discusses some of the biggest strides, as well as the hardest setbacks. Khurshid goes on to discuss his work ...

High Yielding Strain Reviews, with Rhizo Rich

August 27, 2020 02:27 - 42 minutes - 34.4 MB

World class organic grower and creator if www.illinoiscannaconsulting.com Rhizo Rich is back on the program for an in depth strain review episode- this time focused on high yielding strains! Rhizo rich gives an in depth review of several strains from his last run, starting with the 10th Planet by Ethos. With dark foliage and an epic grape profile, the 10th Planet landed itself at the top of Rich's list. He also discusses the Lilac Diamond by Ethos, which had an incredible yield, and Jordan s...