July is the month that separates the hobbyists from the masters. As the summer sun beats down on your outdoor garden: or ramps up the ambient temperature in your indoor grow room: your plants are fighting a silent battle against heat stress. When temperatures climb past the 85°F (29°C) mark, most plants begin to "hunker down." They close their stomata to preserve water, which effectively halts photosynthesis. No photosynthesis means...

As the July sun starts beating down, indoor growers often find themselves in a silent battle with their environment. Even with high-end grow tents and ventilation, ambient temperatures can creep up, and when the heat rises, your plants’ physiology changes. One of the most common mistakes growers make during a heat wave is maintaining their standard feeding schedule. The fact of the matter is that a plant’s appetite for water...

When you move from soil to hydroponics, you’re basically taking over the role of Mother Nature. In a soil-based garden, the earth acts as a buffer, holding onto nutrients and slowly releasing them to the roots. In a hydroponic system, that safety net is gone. Your plants are 100% dependent on the solution you provide. If a mineral is missing from your reservoir, it’s missing from your plant. The fact...