🌬️Beyond VPD & Into The SPAC, with Nik from Rooted Leaf
Nik from Rooted Leaf Nutrients (use code GROWCAST) returns for another deep dive- this time moving away from soil fertilizer elements and delving into watering dynamics. Nik introduces us a concept called SPAC, or soil, plant, air, continuum (AKA the soil, plant, atmosphere continuum). This concept encompasses a more holistic view when it comes to optimal climate conditions in our cannabis grows- whereas singular metrics like VPD can sometimes be only part of the picture. Nik discusses how we should be thinking about what happens to all that water that we dump into the soil system after we put it in there... Plants, after all, are just water lifting mechanisms designed to move that water from the soil into the atmosphere. Understanding and mastering this cycle leads to a healthier, and more vigorous garden. Intro 0:00 Cult Cup Experience 2:32 Watering and Soil Moisture 5:52 VPD and Light Intensity 7:56 Soil Water Potential 20:52 Air & Water Pressure Differences 29:41 Biological Changes in Water Consumption 33:15 The SPAC Cycle in Nature 42:26 Final Thoughts 53:39 Join GrowCast Membership TODAY! Connect with the most active, vibrant cannabis community in the entire world. Personal 24/7 garden support, Members Only content and discounts, and so much more! www.growcast.com/membership GrowCast Seed Co KLM DROP IS LIVE! Members get $20 off per pack- this Key Lime Madness Drop is going fast so don't miss it! Code growcast15 now works with grow KITS from AC Infinity! www.acinfinity.com use promo code growcast15 for 15% off the BEST grow fans in the game, plus tents, pots, scissors, LED lights, and now REFILLABLE FILTERS!
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⛏️ Mining Precious Metal Using Cannabis, with Song from Ginate
Can we actually use cannabis plants to uptake precious metals like nickel and maybe even GOLD using the power of bio-accumulation? Spectacular brand new guest Song Jin from Gaia Technologies joins the program for an absolutely incredible episode about microbes, mineral solubility, soil remediation, and more. Song talks about his journey from environmentalism work into plant health and fertilizer, and eventually what led him to create Ginate digest humate products. Song discusses some of the incredible work he now does, including his recent trip to DC for a phyto-mining summit- where they are researching how to use hyper accumulator plants to actually extract precious minerals from the ground by using a special microbial metal solubility enhancer, and process the metal out of the harvested plants. Can you imagine using cannabis to mine gold from the ground? Introduction 0:00 Song's Background 2:17 Soil Health and Environmental Impact 5:03 Phytoremediation and Bioaccumulation 11:07 Humic Acids and Soil Health 23:50 Ginate Fertilizers and Product Uniqueness 30:23 Application and Availability of Ginate 41:30 Resources and Recommendations 45:31 Conclusion and Future Plans 47:15 Join GrowCast Membership TODAY! Connect with the most active, vibrant cannabis community in the entire world. Personal 24/7 garden support, Members Only content and discounts, and so much more! www.growcast.com/membership GrowCast Seed Co KLM DROP IS LIVE! Members get $20 off per pack- this Key Lime Madness Drop is going fast so don't miss it! Code growcast15 now works with grow KITS from AC Infinity! www.acinfinity.com use promo code growcast15 for 15% off the BEST grow fans in the game, plus tents, pots, scissors, LED lights, and now REFILLABLE FILTERS!
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👃Aroma is MORE Than Just Terpenes, with Dr. Riley Kirk
GROWCAST CULTIVATORS CUP! APRIL 12TH, VIRGIL ILLINOIS: Grab your tickets today before they sell out at www.growcast.com/events The incredible Dr. Riley Kirk from Bioactive Podcast and so much more is here on the program for the very first time! Dr. Kirk tells us all about her extensive background in studying plant medicines, and what led her down the path of educating patients and diving into cannabis research. Riley shares some of the findings she's discovered through her extensive personal study and research, and enlightens home growers on how to more accurately think about things like flavor and aroma. Riley talks about the complexity of the human palette, and how so many different compounds play into the taste and aroma experience- not just terpenes. This leads to a larger conversation about the broad category known as flavorants, and how some of the lesser known compounds can create some of the most unique and noticeable flavors. Introduction 0:00 Dr. Riley Kirk's Background and Passion for Cannabis 2:56 The Role of Flavor Compounds and Terpenes 14:20 The Impact of Flavor Compounds on the Cannabis Experience 32:06 Cannabinoid Ratios and Their Importance 32:19 The Role of Light and Heat in Cannabinoid Production 35:35 Smoking vs. Other Consumption Methods 48:45 Future Plans and Research, Conclusion 53:20 Join GrowCast Membership TODAY! Connect with the most active, vibrant cannabis community in the entire world. Personal 24/7 garden support, Members Only content and discounts, and so much more! www.growcast.com/membership GrowCast Seed Co KLM DROP IS LIVE! Members get $20 off per pack- this Key Lime Madness Drop is going fast so don't miss it! Code growcast15 now works with grow KITS from AC Infinity! www.acinfinity.com use promo code growcast15 for 15% off the BEST grow fans in the game, plus tents, pots, scissors, LED lights, and now REFILLABLE FILTERS!
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🏆Cult Cup 2025 - Saturday April 12th @ Emerald Acres
USE CODE WEEKEND FOR $10 OFF THIS WEEKEND ONLY GrowCast Cult Cup 2025 - Saturday April 12th @ Emerald Acres Grab your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1106769149319 Cult Cup Features: -Premier cultivator competition -Free dabs from TN Terp Farmer -Education by Team GrowCast and Nik from Rooted Leaf -Food trucks on site -Open consumption with growmies -Arts and crafts tables -Goodie bag loaded with prizes -Raffles, giveaways, games and more! *Entering the competition is optional, come hang out with the GrowCast Community!
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💪 Harnessing Hormones to BEEF UP Your Yields, with Mike from Grease
GROWCAST CULTIVATORS CUP! APRIL 12TH, VIRGIL ILLINOIS: Grab your tickets today before they sell out at www.growcast.com/events Mike from www.growwithgrease.com joins the program for the first time to discuss how to incorporate specific hormones into your garden to boost your yields significantly. Interestingly, Mike shares his story which coincides with our last guests background as well- Mike was also one of the co-founders of the now defunct Mammoth Microbes. He expanded his work into his own brand, Grease, and now deals in soil conditioners, ferments, additives and more. Mike breaks down exactly how the hormone Triacontanol triggers your plant into producing up to 20% more flower weight- and how additives like these differ from other bottled products. Mike also shares more information about his love of applying cannabis and trichome ferments to his own garden, and how feeding the plant back to itself can produce major benefits. You can use code GROWCAST at www.growwithgrease.com for 10% off. Introduction 0:00 Mike's Background and Journey 4:47 The Story of Grease 10:59 Effectiveness and Application of Alfalfa Extract 11:37 Mike's Role at Mammoth Microbes 11:53 Trace Minerals and Microbial Diversity 41:15 Environmental Impact and Sustainable Practices 47:56 Future Products and Innovations 51:13 Conclusion 56:48 Join GrowCast Membership TODAY! Connect with the most active, vibrant cannabis community in the entire world. Personal 24/7 garden support, Members Only content and discounts, and so much more! www.growcast.com/membership GrowCast Seed Co KLM DROP IS LIVE! Members get $20 off per pack- this Key Lime Madness Drop is going to be Rich's best work yet, so don't miss it! Code growcast15 now works with grow KITS from AC Infinity! www.acinfinity.com use promo code growcast15 for 15% off the BEST grow fans in the game, plus tents, pots, scissors, LED lights, and now REFILLABLE FILTERS!
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