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Aqua Infopaper
Hydroponic cultivation systems are tremendously popular, and are likely to become even more so. Hydroponic systems are suitable for both small and large-scale use. Direct control options mean higher yields where correct nutrients are used. With the current sophistication of measuring equipment and technological advancements in the industry as a whole, the future appears bright.
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Substra Infopaper
The term growing on substrates is often used incorrectly. A substrate is synonymous with everything that a plant can grow in or even on. The substrate, or growing medium, therefore serves to keep the plant in place. Examples of substrates are potting compost, coco and rock wool.
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Coco InfoPaper
Coco peat is the leftover material after the fibres have been removed from the outermost shell (bolster) of the coconut. It took 10 centuries to make this waste the medium of the future. The first description of the coco process dates from the 11th century and was recorded by Arabian traders. In 1290, Marco Polo described the process of extracting fibres from coconuts.
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Terra InfoPaper
Not all potting soils are suitable for cultivating short cycle crops, even less for long-term crops. The three most important factors that should be taken into consideration when choosing a potting mix are structure, pre-fertilization and relative pH. Good pre-fertilizing and proper pH adjustment are critical for a successful harvest.
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Preview CANNATALK: Archi's Acres
Archi’s Acres is a small-scale farm founded in 2007 by Karen and Colin Archipley. Back then, the property they bought contained 200 avocado trees. It was their first experience with growing ever.Soon they became very excited with growing and built a 30 x 60 ft. greenhouse, using fully sustainable and bio-organic growing methods.
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Recipe: Wasabi Bloody Mary
6 ounces tomato juice, or Clamato juice, or V-8 juice1 1/2 ounces vodka
1 teaspoon wasabi paste
lime wedge
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Recipe: Gazpacho Grape
¾ cup seedless green grape2 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
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First Time Growing
Before starting to grow indoors you really do need to think about what you want and above all about what’s possible.
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What Does 'Quality COCO Medium' Really Mean?
There are very many different types of coco medium available on the market today, from many different manufacturers, and that number is constantly growing. of course, all of them claim quality, but what constitutes a ‘quality’ coco medium product?
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