The Conversation is BACK and in this episode, we shine a little light on some shady marketing practices in the world of LEDs, where there seems to be a lot of hype and ever-changing "science" these days. Bottom line - when it's time to buy a light, pick a reputable company who will still be around in 5 years time. Buy once, cry once. Then, we discuss reg seeds, and why even a grower who only knows auto fems shouldn't be afraid to grow them. There's lots, lots more in what is our longest episode ...
Aug 17, 2022•2 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 66
The Conversation is BACK and in this episode, we speak with good friend of the show, Joint Custody Seed Co, AKA @trichome.god , about his past projects, his future projects, and his upcoming seed drop. The amount of passion this man has for the plant is amazing and the way he'll tell you what other breeders might consider "restricted information" is why we keep bringing him back on the show. You can find his genetics HERE . So sit back, relax, grab something to smoke on and get ready for a Culti...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 53 min
The Conversation is BACK and in this episode, we delve into the cannabis fueled conspiratorial mindset of the Cap'n, who wishes to share a few tips and tricks on how to build resistance to disease and demonetization in your garden! Have you spent months, perhaps years creating canna-content for social media platforms and dutifully following all their stupid rules only to have your account restricted anyway? Follow these simple steps to fight back against the censorship! Oh and I'm sure we talk a...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 64
The Conversation is BACK and in this episode, we talk with a special guest, Scott from @Microbelifehydro , about the wonderful world of microbes, and much much more! Despite the name, Microbe Life Hydroponics' products will work in any medium to produce bigger plants with larger yields, improve vigor, and reduce fertilizer needs. They do this using the magic of microbes. Did you know that microbes can help plants absorb light that is typically outside the PAR map? Cap'n sure didn't. Did you know...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 63
The Conversation is BACK and in this episode, the regular gang is back in action! We talk rosin presses and autoflower strain lineage while trying to overcome trust issues with our gear. Then, we delve into the difference in quality that exists in different brands of the "same" organic growing products. Finally, we sum it up with some good old fashioned autopot talk. It's a comfy, Friday night vibes kind of show, folks! So sit back, relax, grab something to smoke on and get ready for a Cultivati...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 62
The Conversation is BACK and in this episode, it's true that imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. We are joined (at least for a while) by a rising star in the cannabis scene, @barelee.growin , and she tells us about what it's like starting up a YouTube channel focused on growing. After that, we talk about why non-feminized autoflower seeds are so rare and special, with a spotlight on the latest drop from NightOwl, and believe it or not, ILGM. Then, after a bit of turbulence, we settle...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 47 min
The Conversation is BACK and in this episode, we experience minimal turbulence during our take off to a video-based format. And to start things off on a contentious yet courteous note, we politely discuss the age old question in the growing scene - does organic weed taste better? Cap'n is up on his soda crate pallets preaching "YES!" while Monsta is firmly on the opposing side. G3 is somewhere in-between the two but I think she's leaning one way more than another. But we can all agree that none ...
Jul 14, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 60
The Conversation is BACK and in this episode, we call out the chemical companies for suppressing homeopathic IPM information. We call out corporate cannabis and Soundcloud rappers for causing the phenomenon known as "Walmart weed". We call out certain nutrient companies whose name both start and end with the letter "A" for coddling inept growers with "the program". And we call out carbonated spring water as the most superior form of water for plants... the reasons why may shock you. So sit back,...
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 59
The Conversation is BACK and in this episode, we welcome our new Co-host, @girlgogrow, with some light discussion about dreams, tolerance breaks, and the development of agriculture giving rise to strange religious practices like sacrificing virgins... I mean, that aphid infestation isn't going away without appeasing the gods, right? Then, we get into the meat (hooks) of the episode with a lesson on how to turn your grow tent into a dry tent on a budget! So sit back, relax, grab something to smok...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 48 min
The Conversation is BACK and in this episode, we try to overcome our fear of drying in the summertime. The concept of human fertilizer is explored perhaps a little more thoroughly than it deserved to be, and then we discuss the rare phenomenon of sudden seedling death syndrome, or SSDS. And no, it's not linked to the vaxxx you stupid conspiracy theorists. Fact check false. Also, how many plants should you put in your space? So sit back, relax, grab something to smoke on and get ready for a Culti...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 57
The Conversation is BACK and in this episode, we are all over the map. From crystals to bike lanes and back to correctly setting up the parameters on your AC Infinity exhaust fan, Monsta & the Cap'n try to educate and entertain the growers of the world while taking far too many bong rips. Don't gas your nana with Monsta's capsaicin IPM spray! So sit back, relax, grab something to smoke on and get ready for a Cultivation Conversation. Please follow the show at @cultivation.conversation and fo...
Jun 16, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 56
The Conversation is BACK and in this episode we feel a little nostalgic for the 90s. Back before the internet and cell phones and social media. Back when weed was weed and social equity had nothing to do with it. Not that it's necessarily a bad thing, it's just... anything in the hands of government usually ends poorly. Then, the Cap'n exercises his point of privilege and breaks down how to make and recycle your own super-soil. So sit back, relax, grab something to smoke on and get ready for a C...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 37 min
The Conversation is BACK and in this episode we dive into the salty waters of synthetic growing. Monsta gives us a thorough explanation of his process with a focus on nutrient usage during different growth phases. Come take a peek behind this great and powerful wizard's curtain! You will most definitely learn a thing or three. I know I did. So sit back, relax, grab something to smoke on and get ready for a Cultivation Conversation. Please follow the show at @cultivation.conversation and follow y...
Jun 03, 2022•1 hr 35 min
The Conversation is BACK and in this episode, we vent a bit of frustration with a well known ventilation company. Afterwards, there's lots to discuss about SCROGs. Plus, an update on the up and coming autoflower breeders in the Cap'n's tent! So sit back, relax, grab something to smoke on and get ready for a Cultivation Conversation. Please follow the show at @cultivation.conversation and follow your hosts at @therealgreenmonsta & @captainautoflower . Don't forget to like, comment, share &...
May 21, 2022•1 hr 32 min
The Conversation is BACK and in this episode, we use mental health to excuse our extended absence and then go deep down the crop steering rabbit hole... In which we discover a lot of impressive terminology and technical jargon but not much else. Then, our focus shifts to the classic organic vs synthetic debate, along with a discussion about COOKIES and whether or not certain strains can induce a feeling of ennui... on weed. So sit back, relax, grab something to smoke on and get ready for a Culti...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 53 min
The Conversation is BACK, and in this episode, we get way too stoned and forget what we were talking about while dodging truck tires that come crashing through our windows. Somewhere along the line, we hit on microbe teas, SUPERIOR GENETICS, and there's a Marathon OG autoflower smoke report from the Cap'n. So sit back, relax, grab something to smoke on and get ready for a Cultivation Conversation. Please follow the show at @cultivation.conversation and follow your hosts at @therealgreenmonsta &a...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 21 min
The Conversation is BACK and in this episode, we start off talking about the Cap'n's tester seeds and we end up discussing trimming machines. In between, we hit on everything from gut microbiomes and human health to growing weed in an underground bunker after the nuclear apocalypse. It's one of those meandering conversations, but as usual there's little nuggets of info to be gleaned in even the most obscure topics. So sit back, relax, grab something to smoke on and get ready for a Cultivation Co...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 40 min
The Conversation is BACK, and in this episode, we talk to @AutoflowerAK , who is a KNF practitioner and regenerative farmer up in Alaska. He gives us a breakdown on how to ditch the bottles and start making your own inputs. From nutrients to microbes, these KNF growers know how to take what they need directly from nature. It's a really cool way to grow, and is very much part of a "lifestyle" that appeals to more and more people these days. If you reeeeally love acronyms, that is. Obviously we ca...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 49
The Conversation is BACK and in this special episode, we have the pleasure of chillin with @girlgogrow and @barelee.growin and talking about the upcoming Mango Smile Grow-along! Maximum casual vibes and lots of laughter in this one. I think you might even learn a thing or two. So sit back, relax, grab something to smoke on and get ready for a Cultivation Conversation. Please follow the show at @cultivation.conversation and follow your hosts at @therealgreenmonsta & @captainautoflower . Don't...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 48
The Conversation is BACK and in this episode, we discuss good vs bad genetics and ethical breeding practices. Ain't nobody got time for some of this amateur hour bullshit that's taking place out there. But at the same time, we recognize that even the most world renown breeders started somewhere, most likely with someone else's genetics. Then, the topic shifts abruptly to the German Nation... I mean germination. So sit back, relax, grab something to smoke on and get ready for a Cultivation Conver...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 47
The Conversation is BACK and in this episode, we discuss common grower traps that you want to sidestep. Noobs are particularly vulnerable to this type of stuff, but experienced growers also often find themselves duped by clever marketing and product bundling. Don't worry, folks. We are here to help. So sit back, relax, grab something to smoke on and get ready for a Cultivation Conversation. Please follow the show at @cultivation.conversation and follow your hosts at @therealgreenmonsta & @ca...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 46
The Conversation is BACK and in this episode we are speaking directly to all the new growers out there, and one named "O" in particular who sent us a question via voice message. We hope this episode helps get you guys on the right track when you start up. So sit back, relax, grab something to smoke on and get ready for a Cultivation Conversation. Please follow the show at @cultivation.conversation and follow your hosts at @therealgreenmonsta & @captainautoflower . Don't forget to like, comme...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 21 min
The Conversation is BACK and in this episode, we go back to our roots and talk autos vs photos a little bit. It becomes clear that Cap'n's alter ego, @admiralphotoperiod , is starting to dominate the single headspace they both occupy. One of the reasons for this is the feeling of CONTROL he has over the plants. Interestingly enough, this is the same feeling that compels serial killers and rapists to do what they do... but who am I to psychoanalyze Mr. Hannibal Photoperiod? There's lots more, fro...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 32 min
The Conversation is BACK and in this episode, we go over some things to think about during late flower as you start looking towards chopping your plants. Then, we go over how to harvest HUMANELY and set up drying conditions that will minimize the loss of volatile terpenes and flavonoids... All while both you and your plants are forced to adjust your circadian rhythms to Daylight Savings Time. So sit back, relax, grab something to smoke on and get ready for a Cultivation Conversation. Please foll...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 43
The Conversation is BACK and in this episode, we discuss some of the steps involved in starting your own pheno hunt and how doing some of your own selections can improve the quality of your finished product. It's kind of an all over the map sort of episode, but sometimes it's about the journey not the destination. So sit back, relax, grab something to smoke on and get ready for a Cultivation Conversation. Please follow the show at @cultivation.conversation and follow your hosts at @therealgreenm...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 34 min
The Conversation is BACK and in this episode, we talk to one of our favorites, @girlgogrow , who will be hosting another grow along starting on 4/20! We discuss the chosen strain, Mango Smile from Mephisto, as well as some others we've been smoking on and how much better they are than dispensary weed. Then, the Cap'n talks AT her and Monsta for a while, but he's got some hot takes about a condescending, cult-like mentality that seems to be emanating from a certain corner of the cannabis space. A...
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 41
The Conversation is BACK and in this episode, we celebrate our 40th episode by discussing the humble origins of the show, as well as a BRAND NEW LIGHT that the Cap'n got. Of course, there's some power considerations that need to be talked through, as well as a number of other grow topics that I can't recall off the top of my head. So sit back, relax, grab something to smoke on and get ready for a Cultivation Conversation. Please follow the show at @cultivation.conversation and follow your hosts ...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 32 min
The Conversation is BACK, and in this episode, we get caught in the weeds while discussing how to identify and correct the most common "nutrient deficiencies". I put that term in quote because, well... just listen and find out! Sit back, relax, grab something to smoke on and get ready for a Cultivation Conversation. Please follow the show at @cultivation.conversation and follow your hosts at @therealgreenmonsta & @captainautoflower . Don't forget to like, comment, share & subscribe becau...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 21 min
The Conversation is BACK and in this episode, the Cap'n has a bone to pick with quite a few things and he goes on a bit of a tirade of HOT TAKES. I'm not even sure you're ready for the OPINIONS that get unleashed within the first 40 min of the show. But at the end of the day, all they are is OPINIONS, and like my grandpa said - "Opinions are like assholes. Everyone's got one and they usually stink." Then, we get into a discussion about defoliation and some best practices when removing leaves fro...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 32 min
The Conversation is BACK and in this episode, we go over some best practices and things to consider when foliar feeding your plants. As always, there's lots more, but due to the unscripted nature of the show as well as my inability recall short term memories, you'll just have to listen to find out what it is. So sit back, relax, grab something to smoke on and get ready for a Cultivation Conversation. Please follow the show at @cultivation.conversation and follow your hosts at @therealgreenmonsta...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 37
