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Iron deficiency guide

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Iron deficiency guide

Iron is a vital element for plant life. Iron has a number of important functions in the overall metabolism of the plant and is essential for the synthesis of chlorophyll.

Nitrogen deficiency guide

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Nitrogen deficiency guide

Nitrogen is one of the important elements a plant needs. It is an important part of proteins, chlorophyll, vitamins, hormones and DNA.

Potassium deficiency guide

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Potassium deficiency guide

It is necessary for all activities having to do with water transport and the opening and closing of the stomata.

The influence of colors on plants

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The influence of colors on plants

Light is essential for every plant. Chlorophyll allows plants to convert energy from light into sugars. Does light impact plants in ways other than just supplying them with energy?

CANNA COCO

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CANNA COCO

CANNA was the first producers of coco substrate and nutrients back in the 1990's and now its the most popular line for both professionals and hobbyists.

Growing on coco: busting the myth

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Growing on coco: busting the myth

In my travels and correspondence around the world, I find much confusion centered on the use of coconut husk litter, commonly known (after aging) as coco peat or mulch, in crop production.

Fungus: kingdom of the fluffies

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Fungus: kingdom of the fluffies

A meteorite fell to earth in Mexico around 65 million years ago. It plunged the earth into pitch black for about four years. There was no light for plants and they died off in great numbers.

Organic/mineral, what’s the deal?

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Organic/mineral, what’s the deal?

Organic, inorganic, mineral, natural, all natural..... What does this all mean and why are some of these terms bantered about so loosely?

Measuring coco with extraction method

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Measuring coco with extraction method

The most reliable method for measuring the nutrient levels in COCO is using the 1: 1.5 extraction method. EC and pH of the root environment can be determined by using this method.