Continuing our IPM theme we revisit with the great Potent Ponics Steve! Steve gives an update on his travels and his work with Copyleft, which leads to a conversation about the new Phylos seed drop. Steve gives his thoughts on the history of cannabis genetic patents, and the new controversies we face today. The conversation turns back towards Steve's amazing journeys around the world, and he regales us with stories of the worst pest infestations he's ever seen. From aphid attacks that turn into ...
May 06, 2024•1 hr
Pest expert and instructor of Pestapalooza Matthew Gates is back on the podcast! Today Matthew discusses how the health of your plant may or may not play into garden infestations, and how we often think about how pests take hold incorrectly. Matthew explains how simply interrupting the pests "economy," and reducing their efficiency, will be a huge step in saving your garden. This goes against the "pest decides to attack or not" mentality, and Matthew emphasizes the need for more data and studies...
Apr 29, 2024•52 min
GrowCast Seed Co Buy One Get One Deal ALL APRIL LONG! No promo code needed, won't show at check out, but we will BOGO your order automatically (limit two, dealer's choice)! Rhizo Rich is back on the program for another top 5 episode- this time we're focusing on things that you AREN'T doing in your garden, but probably should be. Whether you're still relying on your finger test or lift test instead of using a moisture meter, or you don't have any form of automated watering so you never ever get a...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 9 min
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Apr 16, 2024•5 min
42% off ALL ROOTED LEAF NUTRIENTS STARTS NOW! USE CODE GROWCAST 420 for 42% off www.rootedleaf.com RIGHT NOW! ALSO- BOGO (limit two) ALL MONTH LONG AT GROWCAST SEED CO! No code required, just order and get an extra bogo, dealers choice, limit two! www.growcastpodcast.com/growcast-seed-co Nik returns just before 4/20 with an episode for our nutrient deep dive series- this time focusing on the development of nutrient formulas themselves. Nik gives a good overview of the history of fertilization, f...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 3 min
*NEW HOME HASH MAKING GUIDE AVAILABLE NOW FOR GROWCAST MEMBERS ONLY* Brand new guest of the show JLS Monster is on the program for an episode all about washing for hash and pressing it into rosin! JLS gives a brief background on what brought him into the world of cannabis, and how pursuits of certain medical strains for his partner led him to create his own rosin at home- and eventually end up breeding specifically for washing. Monster talks about what makes a good hasher strain, and how you can...
Apr 08, 2024•58 min
Steve aka Potent Ponics returns to GrowCast for a podcast all about FISH! Steve is a talented and knowledgeable cultivator with a vast amount of grow knowledge, but today we are returning to his roots of aquaponics to discuss one of the most fascinating cultivation styles on Earth. Steve talks about the easiest ways for home growers to incorporate an aquaponics setup- the only setup that produces meat protein! This turns to a conversation about simply incorporating some aquatic microbes even if ...
Mar 25, 2024•54 min
The one and only Marybeth Sanchez from Team GrowCast is back on the program for an episode all about helping home growers just like you identify deficiencies with confidence! Marybeth teases some upcoming work she will be doing with us here at GrowCast to create a deficiency deep dive series. She goes on to talk about how once you've nailed down which mineral is lacking in the plant- the first step isn't always to just add more minerals. MBS shares the telltale signs of sulfur deficiency, focusi...
Mar 18, 2024•54 min
Creator of Rooted Leaf Nutrients (use code GROWCAST) Nik is back on the line for an episode all about heavy metals! On this round of our nutrient/element deep dive, Nik discusses the less desirable elements that exist in soil. Mercury, lead, cadmium, and more- these are the elements you DON'T want your plant to uptake or interact with. First Nike explains how these elements occur in nature, and how various industrial processes also contribute to heavy metal extraction and contamination. He goes ...
Mar 11, 2024•57 min
Michael Box from Sustainable Village is BACK and code GROWCAST is live for 10% off Blu Mats for this month only! Michael joins the program again for another banger of an episode all about watering and irrigation. Michael starts off with a brief history of irrigation practices, and how the brilliant ancient practices were eventually evolved into our modern irrigation products. This leads to a conversation about how water operates within a medium physically, and why it's more complicated than just...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 1 min
The man himself, head breeder of GrowCast Seed Co and long time friend of the show Rhizo Rich is back on the program! Today Rich is here to share some info on his current amazing pheno hunt, and to talk about his low cost oriented gardening style. Rich gets an update on how the Molokai pheno hunt is going, and how vigorous genetics really are the most important thing when it comes to surviving multiple environmental pressures. The conversation turns towards low cost growing, and Rich shares some...
Feb 26, 2024•55 min
Good friend of the show Matthew Gates of Zenthanol Consulting joins the podcast for a TOP FIVE episode which covers the MISTAKES you should certainly avoid in your IPM practices. Matthew talks about the problem with improper scouting or even lack of scouting at all, and how people tend to bury their head in the sand when it comes to infestations. This leads to a conversation about proper treatment when you do see a pest, and how some people tend to only try and treat an infestation with one spra...
Feb 19, 2024•47 min
Good friends of the show but first time GrowCast guests Pharrmerjohn and Terp Burper from Pharmer's Phenos joins us for a show all about their amazing lineup of strains! John shares the story of how he grew his legendary collection of strains over time, and what prompted him to start Pharmer's Phenos with the help of Terp Burper. They describe some of their favorite strains from the lineup, the amazing aromas and flavors they produce, and how they grow. The boys also talk about how to fill out a...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Brand new guest and friend of GrowCast Crzylgz from Canna Capable joins us for the very first time! Crzylgz shares his personal story of battling with a severe disability, and discovering cannabis as a major source of relief. This leads to a conversation about home growing, and how illegalities put people with severe disabilities between a rock and hard place. Crzylgz shares the story of how Canna Capable came into existence, and how the organization was sparked during a GrowCast Cult Cup event....
Feb 05, 2024•49 min
Brandon Rust is back on GrowCast- apologies for the extra foul language as Brandon comes in hot while discussing the incredible injustice that is taking place in the Oklahoma Cannabis Community. Brandon emphasizes the need for the industry to organize, mobilize, and put legal pressure on the entities that are virtually extorting and destroying countless cannabis businesses, one after another. The conversation shifts towards Brandon's breeding work including the long list of lime work he's done- ...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 8 min
OKCalyxx is back on the show! Today he is updating us on all his breeding projects, Gasoline Alley, and more! OKC gives us a sneak peek of his Beleaf collab, and talks about the variety of strains he is using from that lineup including lots of work with the Chimera. Calyxx takes us through his upcoming pollination menu and tells us about some of the delicious expressions he's experiencing from hunting through his current selection of phenos. He also gives an update on the Peach Dosi work that ca...
Jan 22, 2024•58 min
Nik from Rooted Leaf Nutrients (use code GROWCAST) is back on the show to continue our nutrient deep dive series! This time we take a step away from soil fertilizer elements and instead discuss PH, EH, and nutrient uptake. Nik talks about what PH is (potential of hydrogen) and why the amount of hydrogen can be used to deduce how available nutrients will be in the solution. Nik talks about the donation of hydrogen atoms and how chelation works inside a solution- highlighting that these availabili...
Jan 15, 2024•56 min
The wave of cannabis patents ARE COMING! Today we have a brand new guest Caleb from Copyleft Cultivars- he joins us with mutual friend Steve Raisner to talk about the implications of patenting cannabis genetics. Copyleft explains his mission of open sourcing as many genetics as possible, while also building an open to anyone cannabis genome galaxy. Caleb highlights the difference between his project and other similar projects in the past- and how he is looking to reshape patent law both inside A...
Jan 08, 2024•54 min
Good friend of the show Dr. Coco is BACK! This time he's on the line for a deep dive exploration of vapor pressure deficit. Coco recaps what VPD really is- an environmental metric of how "thirsty" the air is. This leads to a conversation about ideal VPD range charts, and how the charts give you a guideline to follow, but no specific instructions on how or why to achieve specific VPD in veg and flower. Coco reiterates that temperature is king, and you should never sacrifice optimal temperature in...
Jan 01, 2024•49 min
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from GrowCast! Grab yourself the new Apes in Space GrowCast Seed Co Drop by Rhizo Rich for a little present to yourself: www.growcastpodcast.com/growcast-seed-co See you here with more GrowCast Podcast in 7 days! Be safe out there!
Dec 25, 2023•2 min
GrowCast Seed Co Drop: APES IN SPACE DROP IS LIVE! Several already sold out, grab them now before they're gone: www.growcastpodcast.com/growcast-seed-co Jason from Filtr is back on the program for an entire episode about resetting grow rooms between runs, the best ways to KEEP IT CLEAN, and more! Jason talks about how the majority of cleaning activity takes place between runs inside the grow, and how we should be approaching this reset period. The conversation turns to vectors, or possible pathw...
Dec 18, 2023•48 min
First time guest and creator of the brand new Soil Microscopy Course Matt Powers is on the program! Matt joins us for an episode all about soil biology, and how we think about the soil food web. Matt talks about some of the biggest misconceptions that students of the soil make, highlighting how often times when observing and testing soil for analytics, we take approaches that can lead to inaccurate and skewed data sets. This leads to a conversation about home growers, and Matt points out some of...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr
Breeder for GrowCast Seed Co and great friend of the show Rhizo Rich is back on the program for an episode all about the state of the industry, and the state of Rhizo's Garden! Rich extrapolates on some of the strains he's got lined up to get hit by the Apes in Space Pollen, and talks about which cultivars he is most excited about. He highlights the Purple Urkel Cake he has going which will produce the cross Purple Quasar, and how unique some of the new work is in his garden. This leads to a con...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Legendary Northern California breeder Maddfarmer is back on the program! Madd joins us again to give an update on his health and family, the build out in Oklahoma, and more! Maddfarmer talks about how much things have changed in the cannabis industry in just the last few years, from the cultural changes to the vastly different cultivation setups... The cannabis industry is moving at light speed! Oklahoma is an example of this, and Maddfarmer shares stories from the boom and bust of Oklahoma regu...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 9 min
42% off ROOTED LEAF NUTRIENTS BLACK FRIDAY SALE! Grab the best nutrients around, no PHing, eco friendly, and LOADED with carbon! We continue our nutrient deep dive from a different angle this time- Nik from Rooted Leaf is BACK! Today we are taking a look at light independent cycles, how our plants metabolism changes during the lights off period, and more. Nik recaps photosynthesis for us and talks about how the role of photosynthesis plays into what happens in the dark period. This leads to a co...
Nov 20, 2023•57 min
GrowCast Team Member and legendary natural farming expert Marybeth Sanchez is back on the program! MBS is wrapping up her harvest on her amazing property, and talks about her full season cycle and regenerating her land. The conversation turns towards helping growers identify issues in their garden, and Marybeth shares some important tips on identifying problems. She starts by focusing on soil borne pathogens and how they attack your plant tissue DIFFERENTLY than nutrient issues. This is an impor...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Korean Natural Farming expert and regenerative evangelist Chris Trump is back on the show for a whole episode about organic farming! Chris talks about the most important aspects to focus on when starting out KNF and incorporating it into your setup. He goes on to explain some of the finer points of IMO collection, composting temperatures, and the complex consortium of microbes that is required to drive a thriving living soil garden. Chris discusses the "sweet spot" when it comes to temperature a...
Nov 06, 2023•54 min
First time guests Doug and Leanne from Hygrozyme are on the program! Today they are here to discuss the inception of Hygrozyme, how enzymes interact with the soil food web, and more. Doug and Leanne talk about the enzymes that are contained in Hygrozyme, the secret recipe, and how these specific enzymes like cellulase operate in and benefit a living soil system. This leads to a conversation about chitin and chitinase, and how this hormone inducer will benefit the immunological processes in your ...
Oct 30, 2023•57 min
Friend of GrowCast but first time guest Sun God Seeds joins us! Today he is on the line to discuss his epic breeding work, selecting for harsh environments, and more! Sun God extrapolates on what it's like to grow in a desert climate, and what techniques he employs to ensure his cannabis plants are thriving under the desert sun. This leads to a conversation about utilizing what's around you, and growing for your environment. The conversation turns towards pheno hunting, and Sun God explains what...
Oct 23, 2023•59 min
Thai Heirloom Drop is LIVE at GrowCast Seed Co: www.growcastpodcast.com/growcast-seed-co NOVA Cup! Northern VA Cultivator's Cup by CannaBreeze Hemp: www.cannabreezehemp.com Illinois Meetup in Rockford December 4th... More Details coming soon! 50 Plant Hawaii pheno hunt incoming!...
Oct 20, 2023•7 min
