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Advantages of Using LED Lights

Why use LED grow lights? Updated Friday 14th January 2022 What are LED Lights? LED stands for light-emitting diode they are an advanced technology that convert electricity directly into light using a grid of hundreds of chips (diodes). LEDs produce light when an electrical current... Continue reading

14 Jan

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Product Guide: Plant Support

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Support Your Plants! One thing we do sell a lot of is plant support, and there’s a good reason why… Pea Netting Pea netting is ideal for vertical and horizontal support for climbing plants and vegetables. When used vertically, a plant support net can up-hold... Continue reading

23 Nov

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Let’s Talk About Deep Water Culture

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What is Deep Water Culture? Deep Water Culture is a hydroponic method that has been used historically and is very popular today. A plant’s roots are suspended in a highly oxygenated, nutrient-rich solution that provides as much water as they require. Some benefits of this... Continue reading

11 Nov

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Our Guide to Growing Media

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Different growing mediums provide plants with different environments for each plant and grower’s needs. When deciding what plant medium you want to use, you need to think about the amount of drainage you need, the nutritional content of the medium, and how forgiving the media... Continue reading

21 Oct

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Managing Growroom Temperature Fluctuations

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As temperatures start to drop… Autumn is upon us, the seasons are changing and temperatures are starting to drop, especially at night. Whether growing in a grow room or greenhouse it’s time to start thinking about how to manage temperature fluctuations to give your plants... Continue reading

15 Oct

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A Beginner’s Guide: Choosing the Right Hydroponic Method

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A Beginner’s Guide to Different Hydroponic Growing Methods When it comes to hydroponic gardening, choosing the right growing method depends on various factors such as the specific crop, the external environment, the desired output, and more. So making sure you take the time to plan... Continue reading

27 Sep

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Let’s Talk About PK Boosters

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What is a PK Booster? PK Boosters are nutrient supplements that encourage plants to hit the flowering stage earlier by producing a chemical change within the plant. They contain both Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) which together will ensure increased flower size, potency and will... Continue reading

19 Sep

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Identification of Common Insects & Pests

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When ensuring the protection of your plants and crops from insects and pests you need to make sure you are using an integrated pest management strategy. In most cases plants will show signs of distress from pests and diseases, so looking for the right signs... Continue reading

05 Aug

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How to Take Cuttings

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This week we are going to explain how to take cuttings. This is a much quicker and cheaper way to populate your garden than from seed. In this blog, we are going to explain our step-by-step process to ensure healthy cuttings and which products we... Continue reading

26 Jul

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Dealing With Rising Temperatures & Heat Stress

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Having trouble with your plants due to rising temperatures and heat stress? If you cant make a change to your environment, there’s still plenty of positive action you can take! Here’s what we recommend… 1.) LED lights produce very little heat and therefore run much cooler than... Continue reading

17 Jun

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Category: Grow Room Advice

Advantages of Using LED Lights

Product Guide: Plant Support

Let’s Talk About Deep Water Culture

Our Guide to Growing Media

Managing Growroom Temperature Fluctuations

A Beginner’s Guide: Choosing the Right Hydroponic Method

Let’s Talk About PK Boosters

Identification of Common Insects & Pests

How to Take Cuttings

Dealing With Rising Temperatures & Heat Stress

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