Maximum Yield: Understanding EC, TDS & PPM
When talking with growers we often hear the terms EC, TDS and ppm used in relation to feeding regimes. With Coco Coir, growers & retailers often ask us what the EC is?
Automation – Short & Frequent Watering
The philosophy driving the thinking on this method of watering is to provide the optimum environment for the root system for the maximum amount of time each day. Trying to balance the air-water relationship and the nutrient level along with the nutrient balance so that the root system and the plant have as healthy environment [...]
Root Rot
There are a number of pathogens that are blamed for root rot - Pythium and Phytophthora being two of the primary. Root rot happens when your roots are under stress & they are weakened allowing the pathogens to attack them – much like the human body. Often the stress is caused by over-watering, leading people [...]
High Times – Pot Size
First of all, we love Hightimes Magazine - quality content & advice. We enjoyed this article by High Times "Bigger Plants, Better yields", as it has some good information and will help many growers think about how they plan their growing operation and then how to work their plan. We did want to add some [...]
Our Unique Buffering Technique
Naturally, coir is loaded with sodium & potassium and very low in calcium & magnesium. The nature of "buffering or treating" a coir product is to essentially swing the balance in favour of the calcium & magnesium and against the potassium and sodium. Very high sodium & potassium with very low calcium and magnesium is [...]