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Growing iQ

We are a team of passionate grow enthusiast looking to share vertical indoor farming knowledge and wisdom

DAILY LIGHT INTEGRAL (DLI) CALCULATOR FOR INDOOR FARMING

Daily light integral (DLI), represents the amount of photosynthetically active photons that are delivered to a given space over the course of a day. Plants respond to light that fall within the quantu...

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Sep 7, 2023

TOP 3 REASONS FOR FAILED CULTIVATIONS

There are many moving pieces to plan and control when it comes to scaling cannabis. In this article, we will discuss some of the most common reasons for failed cultivations and how to avoid potential ...

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Sep 6, 2023

GROW MEDIUM BASICS

A grow medium is the substrate where plant roots are anchored. Whether using soil, coco, or pure hydroponics, plants uptake nutrients with the assistance of their grow medium. Grow mediums can be narr...

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Sep 5, 2023

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT EXPLAINED

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is the practice of prevention and eradication of pests in a horticultural setting. Ultimately, IPM can drastically affect your bottom line and reduce yield if not care...

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Sep 5, 2023

COMMON REASONS FOR LEAF DEFOLIATION

Defoliation is simply the process of removing leaves from your indoor plants. Unfortunately, the reasons for defoliating are not always as straightforward as we’d like. It is typically done to manipul...

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Sep 5, 2023

STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR INDOOR CULTIVATIONS

STRATEGIC PLANNING Productive strategic planning is the of the most critical steps when setting up a cultivation. Hit the ground running with knowledge and an achievable goal. FIVE BASIC STEPS: Clarif...

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Sep 4, 2023

SELECTING PLANT GENETICS

GENETICS Better genetic selection and the ability to cultivate high-end cannabis at scale creates a strong industry demand that differentiates your cultivation. Often overlooked during the start up ph...

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Sep 3, 2023

INDOOR VERTICAL FARMING REQUIRES LOW HEAT & POWER EFFICIENCY

Abstract Cultivating indoors requires an enormous amount of energy. Lighting and HVAC systems make up a majority of the monthly and annual energy consumption, around 38% and 51% respectively. More eff...

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Sep 3, 2023

IMPORTANCE OF EC & PH WHEN IT COMES TO HEALTHY PLANTS

Both electrical conductivity (EC) and pH are important metrics to use when growing. EC is a way to measure salt concentration in a given solution or medium. Understanding EC helps maintain a controlle...

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Sep 2, 2023

FUNDEMENTALS OF DRY CURING

You’ve finally reached the final stages after the long and tedious process of cultivating! Now, it’s time to dry and cure. Drying and curing can be an intimidating process considering so much time, mo...

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Sep 2, 2023

VERTICAL INDOOR FARM MULTI-TIER GROWING BASICS

One of the best ways to maximize a facility space is to go vertical. Multi-tier growing is becoming the new norm, and with good reason. Cultivators have found that the initial investment and extra eff...

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Sep 2, 2023

HOW GROWING WITH ACTIVE SUGARS HELPS REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF NPK SALTS

ABSTRACT Sugars play an important role in plant growth and development. They are involved in signaling, gene expression and defense systems. Sugars are produced by the plant through photosynthesis. As...

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Sep 1, 2023

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