Polygreens Podcast
84 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThis podcast aims to combat the misleading information about controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) by providing listeners with facts and information about the subject. If you’re interested in learning more about topics like urban farming, greenhouse growing, etc., then this is the agriculture podcast for you!
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076: The Fundamentals of Plant Propagation
February 10, 2023 19:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBPropagation experts, Joe Swartz and Nick Greens, shares their knowledge of the fundamentals of plant propagation. More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreen Support the show
075: Winter Farming - Growing Cool Season Crops
October 28, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode Nick Greens and Jake Emling, talk about growing cool season crops. Support the show
074: Cathy Scratch - Terreplenish
October 14, 2022 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this episode Joe and Nick interview Cathy Scratch from Terreplenish. Terreplenish live active soil microbes will provide between 45 -60 lbs of plant-available nitrates through absorbing atmospheric N2, and other beneficial microbes that thrive in soils and assist with enhanced plant growth and disease control. More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://t...
073: WE'RE BACK ON TRACK
September 30, 2022 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this episode Joe and Nick catch up and talk about this past summer. More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreen Support the show
072: Rooftop Farming
May 28, 2022 03:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode Nick Greens and Joe Swartz talk about the pros and cons of rooftop farming. More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Support the show
071: Albert Lin - VegBed
May 21, 2022 03:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBVegBed was founded in 2017 by Albert Lin who wanted to create a better and easier to use growing medium for the hydroponic community. More about Albert Lin: Website: https://www.vegbed.com/ More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Support the show
071: Albert Lin - VegBed
May 21, 2022 03:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBVegBed was founded in 2017 by Albert Lin who wanted to create a better and easier to use growing medium for the hydroponic community. More about Albert Lin: Website: https://www.vegbed.com/ More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Support the show
070: Common Greenhouse Mistakes
May 06, 2022 22:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this episode Nick Greens and Jake Emling talk about the most common mistakes, when operating a greenhouse. More about Jake Emling: Website: https://www.root42harvests.com/ More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Support the show
069: Vertical Farming in the U.K.
April 22, 2022 21:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this episode Joe and Nick interview Grahame Dunling from WorldWide Local Salads, located in the U.K. More about Grahame Dunling: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahame-dunling More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Support the show
068: Q&A With the Growers
April 15, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBIn this episode Joe and Nick answer questions about becoming a indoor grower. More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Support the show
067: Round Table Discussions - Roberto Mesa - Kelli Hague
April 08, 2022 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBIn this episode Nick has a round table discussion with Kelli Hague and Roberto Mesa about the microgreens industry and educating the next generation of farmers. More about Kelli Hague: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kelli67533910 More about Roberto Mesa: Website: https://www.emeraldgardens.farm/ More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Support the show
066: Daniela Mosqueda - Patagonia Green Leaf
April 02, 2022 03:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBPatagonia Green Leaf (PGL) is a family business born in Bariloche (Argentine Patagonia) in 2013. We specialize in growing premium quality hydroponic vegetables, and selling them to supermarkets, independent points of sale and restaurants. In 2019 we developed our first hydroponic venture in the United States, in Boynton Beach (Florida), with the dream of taking the revolution in agriculture to the next level. More about Daniela Mosqueda: Website: https://patagoniagreenleaf.com/ More abou...
065: Round Table Discussions - Mark Doherty - Damian Solomon
March 25, 2022 18:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBIn this episode Joe and Nick talk with Mark Doherty and Damian Solomon about the hemp and flower industry. More about Damian Solomon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solomonkingofkings/ More about Mark Dougherty: Website: https://markedoherty.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markedoherty/ More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter....
064: Microgreens Edition
March 12, 2022 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this episode Joe and Nick talk about nutrient dense farming, growing microgreens in space and an update on the indoor ag con. More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Support the show
063: Round Table Discussions - Dr. Greenhouse - Kelley Nicholson
March 04, 2022 20:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this episode Joe and Nick talk with Dr. Greenhouse and Kelley Nicholson about the CEA industry. More about Dr. Greenhouse: Website: https://www.doctorgreenhouse.com More about Kelley Nicholson: Website: https://autogrow.com/ More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreen Support the show
062: Round Table Discussions - Paul Brentlinger - Chris Higgins
February 19, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBIn this episode Joe and Nick talk with Paul Brentlinger (CropKing Inc.) and Chis Higgins (Hort Americas), about the CEA industry. More about Paul Brentlinger: Website: https://cropking.com/ More about Chris Higgins: Website: https://hortamericas.com More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Support the show
061: Different Types of Urban Farming
February 11, 2022 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this episode Joe and Nick talk about the different types of urban farming. More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Support the show
060: Marius Berman - Chicago Roots
February 04, 2022 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this episode Joe and Nick interview Marius about his experience being a hydroponic store manager. Chicago Roots is Chicagolands premier horticulture supplier specializing in indoor, hydroponic, and organic gardening. More about Marius: Website: https://www.chicagoroots.com/ More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Support the show
059: Hydroponic Store Experience
January 28, 2022 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBIn this episode Joe and Nick talk about their experiences working in San Diego hydro store and shopping at Chicago Roots hydroponic store. More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Support the show
058: Kelli Hague - Val Verde Unified School District
January 21, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode Joe and Nick interview Kelli Hague about her program at the school. More about Kelli Hague: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kelli67533910 More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Support the show
057: Tim Hammerich - The Future of Agriculture Podcast
January 14, 2022 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBThe Future of Agriculture Podcast is with Tim Hammerich. This show explores the people, companies, and ideas shaping the future of agribusiness. If you are curious about innovations in AgTech, rural entrepreneurship, agricultural sustainability, and food security, this is the show for you! Joe and Nick interview Tim about his experience with starting a podcast and much more... More about Tim Hammerich: Website: https://futureofag.com/ More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Tw...
056: Green Bronx Machine
January 07, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBGreen Bronx Machine is an impact driven, for-purpose organization with 501(c)(3) status rooted in the belief that we are all Amer-I-Cans! Green Bronx Machine was born via collaboration between life-long educator Stephen Ritz and his students who observed that as waistlines expanded, engagement and opportunities in school decreased, school performance suffered, and hope and ambition became minimized. Originally an after-school, alternative program for high school students, Green Bronx Machine...
055: Microgreens Edition
December 31, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode Joe and Nick talk about the microgreens business. More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Support the show
055: Microgreens Edition
December 31, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode Joe and Nick talk about the microgreens business. More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Support the show
054: Kyle Barnett - CarbonBook
December 24, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBKyle started his career as a grower in both aquaponic and hydroponic operations focusing on leafy greens and lettuce production. After joining the BrightFarms greenhouse team in 2015, he was promoted to Key Account Manager for the company, focusing on the sale of produce to supermarket chains and distribution channels. Kyle later took a position with Hort Americas as a Sales Manager focusing on substrates, fertilizers, and LED lighting sales to CEA growers. In 2019, Kyle partnered with CropT...
053: Hydroponically Grown Tomatoes Part 2
December 17, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this Part 2 episode Joe and Nick will explain about hydroponically grown tomatoes one of the most common methods used for tomato farming, the Dutch Bucket method. More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreen Support the show
052: Hydroponically Grown Tomatoes Part 1
December 10, 2021 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBIn this episode Joe and Nick will explain about hydroponically grown tomatoes one of the most common methods used for tomato farming, the Dutch Bucket method. More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreen Support the show
051: One Year Anniversary Show
December 03, 2021 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBIn this episode Joe and Nick reflect on past guest, like Vijay Rapaka, Jenn Frymark, Dan Ovadya and much more... More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreen Support the show
050: Understanding Plant Nutrients Part 2
November 26, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this episode Joe and Nick talk about plant nutrients, NPK, and source water. More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Support the show
049: Understanding Plant Nutrients Part 1
November 12, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode Joe and Nick talk about plant nutrients, NPK, and source water. More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Support the show
049: Understanding Plant Nutrients Part 1
November 12, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode Joe and Nick talk about plant nutrients, NPK, and source water. More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Support the show
048: Joe Swartz Returns
October 29, 2021 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBJoe Swartz returns from a trip from California, were he was training at AmHydro semiars. Support the show
047: Microgreens Edition
October 22, 2021 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBIn this episode Nick Greens interviews Garfield Produce head grow Shanquell London, Simple Greens Co Josh Peckler and Emerald Gardens Roberto Meza, about the microgreens industry. Support the show
046: The Assistant - Josh Pekler
October 15, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBJoe and Nick interviewed Josh, the new Polygreens Podcast assistant, about the start in his growing journey. More about Josh Pekler: Email: [email protected] More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Support the show
045: Dr. Neil Mattson - Cornell University
October 01, 2021 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBNeil Mattson is an Professor and Greenhouse Extension Specialist at Cornell University. He has an appointment in research, extension, and teaching. He researchers strategies to optimize floriculture and vegetable crop production while reducing energy, fertilizer, and water resources. He directs Cornell’s Controlled Environment Agriculture group which develops lighting and greenhouse control strategies to maximize hydroponic vegetable production. More about Neil Mattson: Website: https://cal...
044: Kelley Nicholson - Autogrow
September 25, 2021 03:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBAutomation & Control systems for greenhouses, WAREHOUSES, and grow rooms. Autogrow is your trusted provider of automation and control solutions to grow any crop and manage it from anywhere. More about Kelley Nicholson: Website: https://autogrow.com/ More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Support the show
043: Mark Dougherty - Operations Executive
September 17, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBEntrepreneurial and innovative Operations Executive in the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry with documented excellence designing, building, and managing day-to-day operations for cannabis and agriculture centric companies. Advanced knowledge of all aspects of profitable operations in the cannabis and non-cannabis controlled environment agriculture market. Exceptional track record of creating and executing strategic plans to drive business growth and success. Proven ability t...
042: Greenhouse Types
September 10, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBChoosing the right one for your growing operation ensures the utmost success. In this episode, we’ll cover 3 greenhouse types and each one’s pros and cons so you can select the ideal one for your garden. More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Support the show
041: How to Become a Grower
September 03, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBGrowers require ongoing education to stay aware of quick-moving developments in technology. More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Support the show
040: Roberto Meza - Emerald Gardens Microgreens
August 27, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBMicrogreens are growing in popularity because of their unbeatable health benefits and nutrition-packed capabilities. In this podcast, we’ll cover what you can expect when starting a microgreens business and how to be successful in your expenditure. More about Roberto Meza: Website: https://www.emeraldgardens.farm/ More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https:/...
039: Christina Johnson - NASA Postdoctoral Program
August 20, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBChristina M. Johnson is a plant biologist with her mind fixed in space. In April of 2010 she watched her plants blast into orbit on the Space Shuttle Discovery. She spent the next several years analyzing those samples for her PhD, where she learned about the impact of microgravity on the cellular structure and molecular functions in young plants. She is currently a fellow in the NASA Postdoctoral Program, working with Dr. Raymond Wheeler’s Space Crop Production team at Kennedy Space Center. ...
038: Hydroponics vs Soil
August 13, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this episode Joe and Nick will cover the differences between hydroponics vs soil growing and the advantages of hydroponics growing. More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Blog: https://www.nickgreens.com/post/hydroponics-vs-soil-which-growing-method-is-better Support the show
038: Hydroponics vs Soil
August 13, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this episode Joe and Nick will cover the differences between hydroponics vs soil growing and the advantages of hydroponics growing. More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Blog: https://www.nickgreens.com/post/hydroponics-vs-soil-which-growing-method-is-better Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nickgreens)
037: Good Design is Goal-Based
August 06, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this episode Joe and Nick give you examples of industry goals and helping you understand the design process. More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Support the show
036: Dr. Nadia Sabeh - Dr. Greenhouse Inc.
July 30, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBDr. Nadia Sabeh (A.K.A. “Dr. Greenhouse”) is President and Founder of Dr. Greenhouse, Inc., an agricultural and mechanical engineering firm located in Sacramento, CA that specializes in the design of HVAC systems for indoor plant environments. She is considered the subject matter expert in the field of controlled environment agriculture (CEA). More about Dr. Nadia Sabeh: Website: https://www.doctorgreenhouse.com More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter...
035: Microgreens Edition
July 23, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this episode Nick interviews Roberto Meza and Donnie Greens about the microgreens business. More about Donnie Greens: Website: https://donnygreens.com/ More about Roberto Meza: Website: https://www.emeraldgardens.farm/ More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Support the show
035: Microgreens Edition
July 23, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this episode Nick interviews Roberto Meza and Donnie Greens about the microgreens business. More about Donnie Greens: Website: https://donnygreens.com/ More about Roberto Meza: Website: https://www.emeraldgardens.farm/ More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nickgreens)
034: Vijay Rapaka - Oasis Company
July 16, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this episode Joe and Nick interview Vijay Rapaka, experienced technical professional, passionate and motivated to deliver commercial value through research and innovation. Skilled in Research and New Product Development, Strategic Planning, and Research Management. Successfully developed and launched several ground breaking technologies. More about Vijay Rapaka: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijay-rapaka-6066367/ More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: htt...
033: Bringing Water and Technology Together
July 09, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBIn this episode Joe and Nick give updates on the hydroponic industry and talk about growing food indoors. More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Support the show
032: Mark Thomas - Garfield Produce Company
July 02, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBMark's background in operations and finance, mixed with his entrepreneurial spirit, makes him a dynamic leader. He always takes the time to get to know both his employees and customers, adding a personal touch to the company. More about Mark Thomas: Website: https://www.garfieldproduce.com More about Joe Swartz: Website: https://amhydro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultant More about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreens Su...