GrowCast
512 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 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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Episodes
Quantum Dot Technology for Bigger Yields and Renewable Energy, with UBIQD
April 05, 2020 17:19 - 38 minutes - 30.9 MBDamon and Matt from UBIQD are on the line to discuss quantum dot technology, and how it can benefit cannabis growers. Damon talks about his experience in the cannabis sector, including the building of his Dr. Jolly's brand in Oregon. He then talks about how it led him to work with UBIQD, and eventually create their cannabis product UBIGRO- a quantum dot greenhouse film designed to improve yield. Damon and Matt explain how quantum dots work, as well as the tests that they have conducted showi...
Coronavirus Talk, Grow Supply Chain Interruptions, and More, with Rod from Cultilux
April 03, 2020 00:13 - 29 minutes - 23.7 MBRod from Cultilux returns to the show to discuss the craziness surrounding the coronavirus outbreak! Rod talks about his own issues at his company, and what precautions are being taken. Then the conversation turns to global supply chains and Rod talks about how although China's manufacturing sector is slowly coming back online, many industries should be worried about a resurgence of this pandemic- and future ones in general. Rod talks about how he believes people should be conducting themsel...
Beneficial Insects, Pest Management, and More, with Greg Bryant
March 29, 2020 05:43 - 52 minutes - 41.6 MBGreg Bryant from The Beneficial Insectary and Green Methods is on the line to discuss all things pest management. Greg talks about his passion for entomology and discusses his consultation work with cannabis growers facing pest problems. He talks about the general principles when it comes to applying beneficial insects to your garden, and what strategies work in which scenarios. Greg does a deep dive into the cannabis aphid, their behavior, and talks about how you can treat them with predato...
Home Growing, Cultivation Jargon, Cannabis Prisoners, and More, with Danny Danko
March 25, 2020 16:39 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBLegendary cannabis community member Danny Danko returns to the podcast to talk about home growing, his work in the community, and his "new" podcast Free Weed From Danny Danko. Danny talks about the importance of educating and protecting home growers, and explains how he considers it one of the most effective things we can do to protect the industry. The conversation then turns towards cannabis lingo and jargon, specifically when it comes to the semantics of growing cannabis. Danny addresses ...
Growing in Quarantine, Split Testing, Light Leaks, and More, with Rob Smith
March 21, 2020 22:06 - 41 minutes - 33.1 MBProducer of GrowCast and co-creator of The GrowPass Membership Program Rob Smith is on the line to talk about how growers should best conduct themselves during this pandemic and subsequent likely quarantine. Rob shares some tips that growers should consider when it comes to general health and safety, and then he transitions into various ways that growers could be spending their time. From shoring up their grow room to cleaning and organization- use your spare grower time as a blessing. Then ...
Ask Dr. Coco: Light Leaks, Genetics, Sealed Rooms and More
March 18, 2020 18:34 - 46 minutes - 37.2 MBDr. Coco from www.cocoforcannabis.com is on the program for the first installment of Ask Dr. Coco! On this inaugural episode Dr. Coco answers questions submitted by listeners just like you! First Dr. Coco answers a question about light leaks causing hermaphrodite plants. Dr. Coco explains how much light can be problematic for a cannabis plant, and discusses steps to take to protect yourself. He also discusses how genetics play a role, and frames our thinking in terms of risk factors versus s...
Natural Farming, Aquaponics, Microbes, and More, with Leighton Morrison
March 15, 2020 19:15 - 52 minutes - 42.4 MBLeighton Morrison from Kindgom Aquaponics joins the program to discuss his work in aquaponics, natural farming, and more. Leighton talks about the history of our plant's soil system, as well as the beginning of mankind's role in the health of our soil. He talks about the incredible ecosystems that occur where fresh water meets saltwater, and the "giant compost tea machine" that essentially takes care itself. Leighton talks about some of the more interesting discoveries we've made when it com...
Cheap Grow Gear vs Premium Grow Gear, Nutrient Talk, and More, with Wolfman
March 12, 2020 21:18 - 36 minutes - 29.6 MBWolfman is back on the podcast! This time he shares his opinions on selecting nutrient lines, supersoil, and more. Wolfman talks about simple nutrient lines vs complex nutrient lines, and what factors should determine which products you purchase. He also discusses supersoil organic grows, and shares his thoughts on the progression of the supersoil industry as a whole. Then Jordan asks Wolfman about which products we should always buy "top of the line" and which products we may be able to get...
GrowCast Live Stream AMA
March 08, 2020 01:50 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBToday's episode is a replay of a GrowCast Live Streamed Ask Me Anything (AMA) that took place early February. On this show you can hear Wolfman, Rhizo Rich, Rob Smith and Jordan talk with fans live, and answer the live viewers questions as well as pre-submitted ones. Tune in to hear the GrowCast Crew discuss everything from microbes and IPM, to product recommendations of all kinds- you'll enjoy this fresh new style of content delivery from GrowCast! ---Our partner is Fish Sh!t Soil Conditi...
Supersoil Experiment, IL Cannabis Laws, NECANN Controversy, and More, with Rhizo Rich
March 05, 2020 23:17 - 44 minutes - 35.4 MBRhizo Rich from www.illinoiscannaconsulting.com is back on the show to discuss an upcoming experiment he's conducting, where he is growing the same cut of cannabis in several different brands of supersoil, to see how the results differ. Rich discusses how he came up with his own blend of supersoil, and talks about the differences and similarities in some of the most well known brands. The conversation then turns to Illinois cannabis, and Rich discusses two interesting bills that are being pr...
Breeder Feature: Dutch Blooms and Regenerative Seed Co
March 01, 2020 17:20 - 44 minutes - 35.9 MBToday's episode is a quasi breeder feature, where Joshua Rutherford discusses his work with www.regenerativeseeds.com and also his own upcoming line of genetics that he is developing under the Dutch Blooms brand. Joshua shares his vision for Regenerative Seed co, and discusses the differences he's observed in genetic lines that have only been grown in organic living soil type grows. He talks about the impressive lineup of breeders he has teamed up with, and shares what we can expect in the c...
Plant Patents, Chance Mutations, Genetic Drift, and More, with JP Apples
February 27, 2020 23:23 - 47 minutes - 37.7 MBJP Apples returns to the show to shed some more light on plant patenting, and the future of cannabis genetics. JP catches us up on all things in the cosmic crisp apple world- which carries an interesting patent that may eventually apply to the cannabis world. He goes on to explain the difference between a plant patent and a utility patent, and how chance mutations may or may not break legal holdings on various patented plants. The conversation then turns to overcloning of cannabis, and the d...
GrowPass: Plant Training and Support Deep Dive, with Rob Smith
February 22, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBToday's show is an episode of the GrowPass Member Podcast. Producer of GrowCast and plant training expert Rob Smith joins the show to do a deep dive into all things plant training. From topping and LST to supercropping and mainlining, this deep dive will leave you with a comprehensive understanding on how to support and shape your plants. ---Today's sponsor is Green Craft Distribution, the online hydro and CBD superstore! Visit greencraftdistribution.com and use promo code growcast for 10%...
GrowPass: Selecting Grow Brands, Monsanto in Cannabis, and Small Businesses, with Wolfman
February 19, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 29.5 MBToday's show is an episode of the GrowPass Member Podcast. Wolfman is on the line to discuss the vast world of cultivation product brands, who is and isn't owned by Monsanto in some way, and how to best select which products to support. Wolfman also shares some grow stories, and talks about old school magnetic ballasts. ---Today's partner is doctorzymes.com all natural enzyme pest, mold and mildew eliminator! Promo code growcast10 saves you 10% and mygrowpass.com members get 25% off their ...
Flushing, IPM, Neem, and More, with Jota Herb
February 16, 2020 21:14 - 47 minutes - 37.9 MBTalented Instagram grower @jotaherb is back on the podcast, this time to discuss some hot button grow issues. Jota talks about his view of flushing, and how feels that many growers really misunderstand the concept of what flushing is and how it affects your plants buds, if at all. Jordan and Jota talk about the lack of science behind the effects of flushing, but it's so incredibly ubiquitous that many growers believe there is benefit to the practice. Then the conversation turns towards IPM, ...
Diagnosing Plant Problems, with Dr. Coco
February 13, 2020 20:02 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBDr. Coco from www.cocoforcannabis.com is back for another podcast, this time talking about the long awaited topic of diagnosing problematic issues in cannabis plants. Dr. Coco talks about how he has five major factors that he considers whenever he runs into issues with his grow: Climate, Light, Pests, Roots, and Nutrients. Dr. Coco walks us through each of these five facets of growing, and details what we should be thinking about and examining in our grow room to determine the best course of...
Breeder Feature: Cultivated Choice
February 10, 2020 00:54 - 51 minutes - 41 MBG-Stone from Cultivated Choice is on the line to talk about some of his most impressive work, and also some advice for those who are cultivating and breeding cannabis. He begins by discussing some of his favorite work, including the extremely powerful and beautiful New Dawg, and one that particularly interests Jordan: Caturra Kush, or Coffee Kush. G-Stone shares what growers can expect from growing his strains, and what type of attributes they will display. He emphasizes how he focuses on ea...
Regenerative Agriculture, Autoflowering Cannabis, Microbes, and More, with Jeff Lowenfels
February 06, 2020 20:57 - 41 minutes - 33.5 MBWorld famous organic gardener and author of the "Teaming With" series Jeff Lowenfels is on the show to discuss his never-ending passion for regenerative agriculture, and his ongoing work in cannabis cultivation. Jeff talks about the dire importance of the subject of sustainable agriculture practices, and discusses some of the more important factors to consider in this field. He talks about the need to shift the mindstate of the gardener, from an orientation of killing and sterilization, to o...
RIP Subcool
February 03, 2020 20:49 - 59 minutes - 48 MBThis episode is a compilation of both of Subcool's appearances on GrowCast, in memoriam of his passing. RIP Subcool
Grow Light Science, with Dr. Coco
February 02, 2020 21:53 - 57 minutes - 45.7 MBDr. Coco from www.cocoforcannabis.com returns to the show, this time to explore the truth about grow lights. Dr. Coco discusses the recent research he has been working on with his partner, and what the compiled data has shown him. This leads to a conversation about grow light metrics, specifically PPF, and what exactly is going on when measuring PPF in various ways. He then talks about wattage, and the misconception that wattage can accurately translate to any sort of output expectation when...
Breeder Feature: Mosca Seeds
January 29, 2020 21:21 - 48 minutes - 38.7 MBMosca Rick from Mosca Seeds is on the line for a breeder feature! Rick discusses his deep spiritual passion for the plant, and his desire to breed holistically healthy plants that produce clean medicine for those in need. He also talks about some of the breeder collaborations that have propelled him to where he is in the industry today. The the conversation turns towards Rick's work, focusing heavily on his upcoming Method OG strain release, his TSI Fly strain, and his entire- now wildly pop...
Breeder Feature: Maddfarmer Genetics
January 25, 2020 21:19 - 54 minutes - 43.6 MBThe Maddfarmer from Maddfarmer Genetics is on the line to talk about his passion for breeding, his many popular strains, breeding tips, and more! Maddfarmer begins by giving a personal background on his journey into the cannabis world, and how he has utilized medical cannabis to manage his own chronic health issues. Then Madd talks about the strains that he is most excited about, and he gives some great background on how various collaborations ended up producing some of his best work. Madd ...
Breeder Feature: Dragon's Flame Genetics
January 23, 2020 20:06 - 42 minutes - 33.8 MBJeff from Dragon's Flame Genetics joins the program to talk about his work in breeding cannabis, and his famous line "The Dragon Stash." Jeff talks about how he got into cannabis and breeding strains, and explains how the process of imagining and creating new strains has always been a creative outlet for him. Then Jeff talks about The Dragon Stash, and extrapolates on what growers can expect from growing various strains from his line. Jeff talks about collaborations that he's done in the pas...
Light Spectrums, Trade Tariffs Effect on Growing, CMH and More, with Rod Brady from Cultilux
January 19, 2020 00:01 - 42 minutes - 34 MBRod Brady from Cultilux Grow Lights joins the program to talk about all things CMH. He begins by talking about his journey into grow lighting, and why he found CMH to be such a superior spectrum. Rod discusses the science behind UV light and CMH spectrum, and how they interact with the cannabis plant. He also gives his balanced opinion on LED lighting, and talks about how each grower has unique individual needs. Then the conversation turns towards manufacturing, and Rod shares some incredibl...
Breeder Feature: Magic Strains
January 16, 2020 19:23 - 37 minutes - 30.3 MBAnother powerful Breeder Feature for you growers! This time Magic from Magic Strains joins the show to talk about his long history of cultivation before getting into breeding, his most prolific gear, and tips for aspiring breeders. Magic talks about his WitchDoctor strain and what growers can expect from it, including it's heavy yield, need for support, and beautiful color expression capabilities. Magic talks about the various collaborations he's done with other breeders including his long ...
Green Waste Recycling, Natural Farming, and Grow Advice, with Brandon Rust from Bokashi Earthworks
January 12, 2020 19:41 - 39 minutes - 31.7 MBBrandon Rust from Bokashi Earthworks joins the program to talk about his life long passion for natural farming, and the impactful work he's doing in the Oklahoma cannabis cultivation scene. Brandon talks about his personal story and journey into cannabis, which includes some hard time due a cannabis bust. He discusses his love for organic natural farming, and why he continues to work every day to spread the philosophy of organics. The Brandon discusses green waste, and talks about what growe...
IL Cannabis Market Disaster, Selecting Grow Gear, Grow Advice, and More, with Rhizo Rich from ILCC
January 09, 2020 20:34 - 38 minutes - 31 MBRhizo Rich from the newly launched www.illinoiscannaconsulting.com joins the show to discuss the disastrous launch of recreational cannabis in the state of Illinois, and how he plans to help IL residents grow their own medicine at home. Rich and Jordan discuss some of the horror stories around the dispensaries in Illinois, highlighting the important of growing your own medicine. Then Rich talks about the most common consultation work he's done so far, much of which has to do with helping peo...
Seeds vs Clones, C02 Supplementation, and VPD, with Dr. Coco
January 05, 2020 18:31 - 56 minutes - 45.4 MBFan favorite guest and creator of www.cocoforcannabis.com Dr. MJ Coco is on the line for another installment of our grower FAQ series! Dr. Coco begins by talking about the major differences in cultivating cannabis starting from seeds vs starting from clones. This leads to a conversation about genetic potential on the side of starting with seeds, and genetic drift on the side of starting with clones. Dr. Coco also comments on autoflowers, what happens when you take cuttings from them, and wha...
KNF, Maximizing Grow Space, Organic Grows, and More, with Jota Herb
January 02, 2020 21:42 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBLong time successful cannabis grower Jota Herb from the popular @jotaherb Instagram is on the line to discuss his recent studies in KNF, organic growing, and more. Jota talks about the natural farming courses he has been immersing himself in lately, and gives the audience some great advice when it comes to fermented inputs, indigenous micro organism inputs and more. He discusses his transition from a synthetic grow setup to an organic one, and the many differences hes observed since making t...
Fungus and Cannabis, Maximizing Biology, Nematodes, and More, with Marybeth Sanchez
December 29, 2019 01:32 - 45 minutes - 36.2 MBLong time natural gardener Marybeth Sanchez returns to the show to talk about her farming practices and work with Growing Wild Garden Supply and Dr. Zymes. Marybeth starts the show by discussing the incredibly important relationship that cannabis has with fungus. This leads to a discussion about microbes- a topic with Marybeth is very educated and passionate about, and sheds some light on best practices when it comes to maximizing microbiology. Then Marybeth gives some great advice on cover...
Breeder Feature: Red Scare Seed Co, with Dr. Greenskye
December 26, 2019 16:44 - 36 minutes - 29.3 MBIt's another breeder feature! Dr. Greenskye is back on the line to talk about his lines at Red Scare Seed Co. Dr. Greenskye talks about his humble beginnings on the east coast, and the culture shock when he finally moved out west to pursue a full time career in the cannabis industry. He shares his personal journey from losing his dispensary job in San Diego to a raid, to starting his own line of genetics. Then the conversation turns towards some of his favorite strains he's produced, and whi...
Hemp Flower Boom, Vaping Controversy, Concentrates and More, with Ali from Bee Nails
December 22, 2019 23:10 - 43 minutes - 34.6 MBAli from Bee Nails and Leafy CBD is on the line to talk about vaporization technology, the future of CBD flower, and more. Ali talks about why he decided to pursue his two large scale cannabis businesses, and why he's so passionate about the space. The conversation turns towards CBD hemp flower and Ali gives his thoughts on the current state of the market, product quality, and what the future holds for this niche side of the industry. This leads to a discussion about fake cannabis products -...
Natural Farming, Fish Poop, Genetic Drift, and More, with Joshua Rutherford
December 19, 2019 17:28 - 32 minutes - 26.3 MBJoshua Rutherford AKA Dutch Blooms returns to the show to discuss his new project www.regenerativeseedco.com and all of his work in regenerative farming. Joshua talks about his upcoming regenerative soil conferences - www.regenerativeorganiccannabis.com - and why he's so passionate about spreading the word of natural farming. The conversation then turns towards organic cannabis, and how different growing practices may be the culprit for some growers reporting "genetic drift." This leads to a...
Public Land Trespass Grows, Environmental Impacts of Illegal Cannabis, and More, with Jackee and Rich from CROP
December 15, 2019 18:23 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBJackee and Rich from CROP (Cannabis Removal from Public Land) are on the show to talk about the astounding amount of trespass grows operating in California, and what impacts they have on the environment and the industry. Rich begins by discussing just how much of California is considered public land (over 50%) and why it's so enticing for criminal organizations to operate this way. He explains that much of the cannabis grown illegally in California supplies the rest of the nation, especially...
Light Cycles, Autoflowers vs Photos, Genetics, and Other FAQs, with Dr. Coco
December 11, 2019 22:04 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBDr. Coco returns to the podcast, this time to discuss a list of grower FAQs, and promote his upcoming New Years Grow Challenge starting Jan 1st at www.cocoforcannabis.com ! Tune in to hear Dr. Coco break down some of the most common topics in growing. He begins by extrapolating on the differences between photo period plants and autoflower plants, and weighs the positives and negatives of each. He also gives his opinion on the future of cannabis genetics, and whether or not autoflowers will p...
BONUS: Building Grow Rooms, Insulation, Climate Control, and Smoking Lounges, with Eamon O'Kane from Valiant Grow
December 09, 2019 20:56 - 26 minutes - 21.5 MBOn today's BONUS episode, Eamon O'Kane is on the air to discuss what he's learned after building hundreds and hundreds of grow rooms across the country with his company Valiant Grow. Eamon talks about how different markets differ, and what all growers should be thinking about when constructing a grow room. They then get into specific grow room topics like insulation and climate control, and Eamon gives some best practices when it comes to construction and design. The conversation also turns ...
Freeze Drying Cannabis, Preserving Trichomes, and Vape Controversy, with Tracee and Greg from Cryo Cure
December 07, 2019 22:29 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBTracee and Greg from Cryo Cure are on the line to discuss the bright future of freeze dried cannabis. Tracee and Greg talk about their research into freezing cannabis, after being inspired by Ed Rosenthal's promotion of freeze dried cannabis. The discussion turns towards the science behind freeze drying marijuana, and the guests explain how ice crystals forming over cannabis trichomes help preserve, protect, and petrify the heads of the tichomes- without damaging them. They also talk about t...
Talking Seaweed Simulcast: East Coast Cannabis, Grow Advice, and Upscaling Grows, with Chappy from Bask Cannabis
December 04, 2019 23:15 - 27 minutes - 21.9 MBToday's show is an interview Rob Smith conducted for the GrowCast Youtube Page featuring Chappy from the award winning Bask Cannabis Co, a Talking Seaweed simulcast!!! Rob and Chappy sit down and discuss the changing cannabis scene on the east coast, including plant count legislation, and the evolution of growers in general. They go on to talk about sun grown cannabis and sustainability, and discuss what it's like to upscale a grow and move to a new space. Then the conversation turns towards...
Breeder Feature: Gage Green Group, with Michael and Jeff
November 30, 2019 19:59 - 32 minutes - 25.8 MBJeff and Michael from Gage Green Group are on the podcast to talk about their breeding work, their strains, and their philosophy. Jeff shares some of his extensive background in breeding in Northern California, and discusses why he believes that maintaining healthy organic farming practices is crucial for your strain's lineage. He goes on to tell some interesting stories regarding the plagiarizing of his strains, and what ended up happening to the plagiarizers. Michael talks about why he bel...
Revolutionizing Home Growing, Simplified Grows, Autoflowers, and More, with Eric Robichaud
November 27, 2019 10:00 - 46 minutes - 36.9 MBEric Robichaud from Green Goddess Supply and creator of the self contained home grow system "The Armoire" joins the show to discuss the ever changing world of home growing. Eric shares what inspired him to create The Armoire, and tells us why he chose the growing methods that he did- such as using a supersoil medium, multi spectrum light system, and autoflowering genetics. Eric goes on to share how he hopes systems like these will revolutionize home growing, and truly allow people to overgro...
Grow Advice, VPD, Living Soils, and More, with Ellis Smith from SoHum Soils
November 23, 2019 20:45 - 43 minutes - 34.9 MBEllis Smith from SoHum Soils and American Cannabis Consulting is on the show to talk about grow tips, the regenerative soil movement, and his consulting work. Ellis talks about why he’s so passionate about living soils, and discusses some of his core values both personally as well as at his soil company, SoHum Soils. The conversation turns towards his consultation work, and Ellis shares some of the most common mistakes he sees in the grow industry. He first discusses some of the more general...
Engaging in the Cannabis Community, Grow Advice, Genetic Selection and More, with ClosetNinja
November 21, 2019 21:15 - 45 minutes - 36.4 MBClosetNinja from the ClosetNinja YouTube Page and upcoming ClosetNinja Botanicals is on the show to talk about his success growing top shelf cannabis at home, as well as the many projects he's developing. He and Jordan the show by discussing his work in the Cannabis Growers Resource Group, which leads to a conversation about how growers should conduct themselves in a cannabis cultivation community- specifically when it comes to newcomers and those with differing opinions. This leads to a la...
The Current State of the CBD Market, Hemp Farming Standards, and CBD Legislation, with Michael from BlueBird Botanicals
November 17, 2019 20:58 - 45 minutes - 36.3 MBMichael Harinen from Bluebird Botanicals joins the show to talk about Bluebird's mission, and the state of the CBD industry. Michael talks about the challenges that producers have faced, and the overwhelming wave of demand that has caused the CBD boom. Michael discusses different standards and practices when it comes to sourcing, and talks about different facets of hemp growing that should be considered. He goes on to share where he feels many CBD producers are falling short, and what that e...
Testing Grow Lights, Innovation in LED Lighting, Light Spectrums and More, with Shane from MIGRO (Part Two)
November 16, 2019 00:53 - 53 minutes - 43.2 MBShane from MIGRO LEDs and The MIGRO YouTube Page joins the show for a two part episode on lighting systems. In the part one, Shane talks about what drew him into the cannabis lighting world, and what inspired him to start the MIGRO brand and YouTube page. He begins with a general discussion of LED vs HID technology, and shares an unbiased overview of the many different spectrums. The conversation then turns towards UVB light, and Shane gives an interesting take on ultraviolet light for canna...
Lighting Systems, UV Light for Cannabis, LED Tech, and More, with Shane from MIGRO (Part One)
November 14, 2019 02:54 - 43 minutes - 34.7 MBShane from MIGRO LEDs and The MIGRO YouTube Page joins the show for a two part episode on lighting systems. In the part one, Shane talks about what drew him into the cannabis lighting world, and what inspired him to start the MIGRO brand and YouTube page. He begins with a general discussion of LED vs HID technology, and shares an unbiased overview of the many different spectrums. The conversation then turns towards UVB light, and Shane gives an interesting take on ultraviolet light for canna...
Succeeding in the Cannabis Industry, and the Business of Growing, with Dominic Paolucci from Green Craft Distribution
November 10, 2019 17:39 - 36 minutes - 29.6 MBDominic Paolucci from Green Craft Distribution is on the show to discuss his journey into the cannabis industry, and how he built his online hydro superstore. Dominic talks about his passion for cannabis, and the transition out of the traditional workforce and into the cannabis sector. He discusses some of the biggest challenges he has faced in his time as a ganjapreneur, and how he has overcome them. Dominic shares some of his success secrets as well, and has some powerful and poignant tips...
LED vs HID Lighting, Grow Light Engineering and Manufacturing, Light Spectrums, and More, with Kevin from Black Dog LED
November 07, 2019 17:56 - 42 minutes - 34.2 MBLED engineering and manufacturing specialist Kevin from Black Dog LED is on the line to discuss the past, present, and future state of the grow lighting industry. Kevin discusses the ongoing competition between traditional gas HID light systems, versus the up and coming high tech LED systems. He talks about the advancement of technology, and how LEDs will continue to get smaller, cheaper, and more powerful- but not at the rate that they have been in the past few years. Kevin shares his affin...
7 Grow Tips, Organic Growing, PTSD Charity, and More, with Jota Herb
November 03, 2019 16:35 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBTalented east coast grower Jota Herb joins the program to discuss his journey of growing cannabis, and how it eventually led him into his work with veterans and PTSD. Jota talks about the east coast grow scene and how he got his start, and also discusses his transition into organic growing practices. He also discusses how the many cannabis meet-ups and conferences on the east coast led him to connect with the cannabis veteran community, which he has been heavily involved in ever since. He al...
Breeder Feature: Dungeon Vault Genetics
October 31, 2019 04:47 - 35 minutes - 28.1 MBEric from Dungeon Vault Genetics joins the show to discuss his unique and popular line of cannabis genetics. Eric talks about his core values and top goals as a breeder, which include creating unique strains with a variety of different effects and attributes, as well as truly unique genetic expressions that he doesn't see anywhere else. He goes on to talk about the most popular Dungeon Vault Genetics strains, including brandywine, tsipouro, foul mouth, and more. Eric expands on his favorit...
GrowPass: VPD and Climate Control, with Dr. Coco
October 26, 2019 23:41 - 55 minutes - 89.5 MBDr. Coco from cocoforcannabis.com is on the line to discuss all things VPD and climate! He begins by defining vapor pressure deficit in technical terms, and then helps us better understand how it actually plays out in our grows. Dr. Coco stresses the importance of figuring out your grow and dialing in your temperature first, and then trying to work your humidity levels around that base. He also discusses the importance of not letting your temperature and humidity get too off track in their o...