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Nutrient Mistakes Costing Growers Yield — And How to Stop Making Them
Yield lost to nutrient inefficiency is rarely lost all at once. It bleeds out over a cycle, hidden in compounding small errors that individually seem inconsequential. Running a proactive nutrient audit framework — feed program simplicity, pH accuracy at the
What Happens When You Stack Smart Inputs?
This guide explains how the major supplement categories fit together so you can build a feeding program that stays organized, predictable, and aligned with your cultivation style—and understand where Botanicare products fit into the larger structure.
Grow Diagnostics and Plant Health Testing for Cannabis
Unlock the full potential of your cannabis cultivation with Grow Diagnostics from Arvum. This in-depth guide explores how plant tissue and media testing provide actionable insights into nutrient deficiencies, toxicities, and lockout risks. Learn how to interpret lab data, adjust
HGV Nutrients: Proven Feeding System for Bigger, Better Buds
Looking to simplify your cannabis feeding regimen while boosting yields and consistency? Discover how HGV Nutrients delivers a professional-grade, two-step system trusted by award-winning cultivators. With liquid and dry options, complete plant nutrition, a powerful condition line, and a nutrient
How To Use Dolomite Lime For Plants
Are you curious about how to use dolomite for plants? By the end of this article, you’ll feel confident using this unique compound in the garden to balance out your soil. It’s important to understand the exact needs of your
Organic Hydroponics: How To Grow Soilless Plants Organically
One of the most hotly contested debates in agriculture has been that of organic hydroponics. Is it truly possible to cultivate soilless plants organically? You may be thinking, of course it is – I can just feed my hydro plants
Under-Canopy Grow Lights: Boost Yields, Bud Quality & Color
In the continuous quest for higher yields, every aspect of the plant’s environment needs to be optimized. Under-canopy lighting, also known as sub-canopy lighting, offers a compelling solution to common lighting challenges faced by indoor growers.
Light Stress In Plants: Identification & Treatment
Sufficient lighting is essential for all stages of growth, but sometimes you can overdo it – leading to light stress in plants. This can cause a variety of issues with your plants. This can get tricky, because you absolutely need
LED vs HPS Grow Lights – Which Technology Is Best For You?
Growers who have been at this for decades and started out with this older, high-pressure sodium lighting swear by it, and are hesitant to switch to something new – especially when looking at the cost difference between HPS & LED
The Best CMH Grow Lights
If you are looking for the best CMH grow lights to take your plants from seed to harvest, you have come to the right place. Not only are we going to share our top ceramic metal halide grow lighting picks
Grow Light Certifications: What Do They All Mean?
There are an abundance of different grow light certifications and it can get overwhelming. What do you need, and what don’t you need? As we’ll explain in this quick article, it depends on your grow. When it comes to indoor
Best Fluorescent T5 Grow Lights
Fluorescent grow lights are a great way to save money while keeping temperatures low in your grow room. They’re super efficient, and don’t generate much heat at all. Plus, they are typically low profile, so you can place them closer
Fertigation 101: Automated Nutrient Delivery for Any Size Grow
Missed feedings, inconsistent EC, and labor that doesn’t scale are three of the most common problems small grow teams face — and fertigation solves all three. This guide walks you through how proportional injection works, how to dial in your
Dissolved Oxygen (DO): Why It Matters in Hydroponics and Plant Growth
Understanding dissolved oxygen is one of the biggest steps growers can take toward healthier roots and more consistent results—whether you’re running a single DWC bucket or a full-scale commercial facility.
Irrigation & Fertigation Automation for Crop Steering (Coco & Rockwool)
Substrate sensors are the most consistently skipped component in an otherwise well-built irrigation stack — and the one growers most commonly wish they’d added sooner. Learn how to structure, time, and automate your irrigation program for deliberate steering outcomes in
Hydroponic Drip Irrigation: A Guide to Efficient Growing
Hydroponic drip irrigation systems represent a leap forward in efficient and sustainable agriculture. By understanding the components, mastering the setup process, and maintaining proper nutrient management, growers can achieve exceptional results. In conclusion, whether you’re a hobbyist experimenting with hydroponics
Overview and Benefits of Aeroponics AeroXPS PRO from BiFarm
Aeroponics, especially High-Pressure Aeroponics (HPA), is a relatively new growing method. In High-Pressure Aeroponics systems, roots are suspended in the air and sprayed with an atomized solution of nutrients at specific intervals, while the rest of the plant is left
Hypochlorous Acid Growing Applications
HClO is the strongest oxidizing and anti-microbial agent generated when chlorine gas dissolves in water. Often used in a hypochlorous acid spray, HClO has been used since the first world war. It is a powerful non-toxic disinfectant and sanitizer. This
Grow Room CO2 Calculator: Find Your Exact Flow Rate
Use the calculator below to find the precise CO2 flow rate for your grow room or tent — then use the guide to dial in delivery method, controllers, and target PPM for your stage of growth. Carbon dioxide is one
Is Wildfire Smoke Bad For Plants? Everything You Need To Know
Don’t wait to find out that you are not prepared for wildfire season. It seems now more than ever the fire season never ends. In 2023 we are seeing massive wildfires in Canada affecting most of the eastern United States.
What Are The Low Humidity Symptoms In Plants?
They say it’s not the heat that will get you, but the humidity – but when it comes to low humidity, plants can be particularly vulnerable. Too much humidity can lead to illnesses like fungal disease and root rot. However,
The Best Inline Fans For Grow Tents & Rooms
The grow room climate is not an aspect you want to skimp on – a premium fan is worth it’s weight in gold, because it will ensure your plants have the perfect conditions in terms of temperature and humidity. It
Quest IQ Review – All In One Commercial HVAC & Humidity Control
Commercial grow operations need commercial grow room HVAC & humidity solutions – that’s why we’re going to share our Quest IQ Series review with you today. When you have a large investment on the line and you’re trying to cultivate
Best Grow Room Humidifiers + Easy Sizing Calculator
Maintaining the right humidity is critical for strong plant growth and disease prevention. In this guide, we break down the best grow room humidifiers—ultrasonic, evaporative, and steam—and explain how each fits different setups. Learn where to place units for even
Stratiolaelaps Scimitus: The Soil Mite Predator
If you are dealing with fungus gnat or thrip infestation, the Stratiolaelaps Scimitus might be your solution. Read our blog below to get more information about these beneficial mites, how they can help your pest issues, and how to purchase
Ladybugs: The Complete Guide
These insects are smaller than a centimeter and have a distinctive dome-shaped body with six legs. They play a crucial role in controlling pests in gardens and farms by feeding on harmful insects like aphids and scale insects. This natural
Russet Mites: Everything You Need to Know
Russet mites, or russet mite aculops, are microscopic pests that can wreak havoc on various plants. They can cause significant damage to crops such as tomatoes and hemp. Despite their small size, these mites can have a big impact on
Palmetto Bugs: Strategies for Managing Pests in Your Garden
Palmetto bugs, often mistakenly referred to as cockroaches, are a common nuisance in many gardens. These resilient insects thrive in warm and humid environments, making gardens an ideal habitat. Lets look into the world of palmetto bugs and distinguish them
Using Sulfur For Pest Control
Curious about the potential of sulfur for pest control? This article will tell you everything you need to know. Sulfur is a natural pesticide that has been used for generations to interrupt the growth, development, and life cycle of many
The Complete Guide To Organic Garden Pest Control
If you’re preparing for your first crop in an organic garden, pest control is going to be tougher than you may be used to because you won’t be able to rely on some of the products and tactics you’re used
Irrigation & Fertigation Automation for Crop Steering (Coco & Rockwool)
Substrate sensors are the most consistently skipped component in an otherwise well-built irrigation stack — and the one growers most commonly wish they’d added sooner. Learn how to structure, time, and automate your irrigation program for deliberate steering outcomes in
What Is Crop Steering? (Coco & Rockwool)
Crop steering lives in the root zone. Learn how WC, EC, and dryback trends guide plants toward vegetative or generative growth, on purpose.
Grow Diagnostics and Plant Health Testing for Cannabis
Unlock the full potential of your cannabis cultivation with Grow Diagnostics from Arvum. This in-depth guide explores how plant tissue and media testing provide actionable insights into nutrient deficiencies, toxicities, and lockout risks. Learn how to interpret lab data, adjust
Hydroponic Drip Irrigation: A Guide to Efficient Growing
Hydroponic drip irrigation systems represent a leap forward in efficient and sustainable agriculture. By understanding the components, mastering the setup process, and maintaining proper nutrient management, growers can achieve exceptional results. In conclusion, whether you’re a hobbyist experimenting with hydroponics
Field Drip Irrigation: A Guide to Efficient Outdoor Farming
Field drip irrigation is a highly efficient watering method that brings multiple advantages to outdoor farming. By delivering water directly to the roots of plants, this system minimizes waste and maximizes results. Therefore, farmers can save water, boost crop yields,
How To Choose A Dosatron System
Learning how to choose a Dosatron system can seem like a daunting task. Dosatron is widely considered to be the premier brand when it comes to automatic nutrient delivery in commercial applications. Whether you are new to the world of
Cloning Machines: How They Work, How to Build One, and Which to Buy
A DIY cloning machine is a system of boxes or cylinders that keep your plant in one place, while also supplying them with things such as nutrients and water. Cloning your plants is an excellent and more efficient way to
The Best Seed Starter Kits
Before we share our list of the best picks currently available online, we need to explain what a kit consists of. Of course, the foundation of the entire kit is the humidity dome and the seedling tray. These two are
Cloning Tomato Plants: How To Clone This Vegetable Efficiently
It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but cloning tomato plants involves no fancy science or technology – and it’s not that scary, either. In fact, cloning tomato plants is far from a daunting task. It simply involves
Rooting Hormones: How to Use on Cuttings
If you don’t already know how to use rooting hormone on cuttings, you are in for a treat today, because we are going to change your cloning & propagation process for good. If you want your plants to get off
The Best Plant Cloning Machines
If you are hoping to cultivate huge, potent plants, starting with the best cloning machine for plants will set you ahead of the curve and increase your chances of success. And with so many different cloning machine reviews, and even
Rockwool For Plants: How To Grow In This Soilless Media
Aside from soil and coco, rockwool for plants is one of the most popular grow media out there. This unique media has a ton of benefits to offer those who grow with it, but some drawbacks as well. In this
What Is Crop Steering? (Coco & Rockwool)
Crop steering lives in the root zone. Learn how WC, EC, and dryback trends guide plants toward vegetative or generative growth, on purpose.
How To Use Dolomite Lime For Plants
Are you curious about how to use dolomite for plants? By the end of this article, you’ll feel confident using this unique compound in the garden to balance out your soil. It’s important to understand the exact needs of your
Coco vs Soil – Which Grow Media Is Right For You?
There are a few differences and similarities between coco vs soil. Coco coir is made out of the fibers of coconut husks and offers growers a variety of benefits. It is eco-friendly and easy to use. Since it is so
Bone Meal: How to Use This Organic Fertilizer in the Garden
When you need to add phosphorus to the soil in your garden, many organic gardeners turn to bone meal fertilizer for plants. This is a highly effective and natural garden soil amendment that can work wonders for your plants.
Perlite vs Vermiculite: What’s The Difference Between These Two?
If you’ve ever found yourself trying to determine the difference between perlite and vermiculite, you’ve come to the right place. Although these two are quite similar, there are several key differences you need to be aware of if you’re trying
Complete Guide to Growing in Coco Coir
Growing in coco coir gives indoor growers precise control over aeration, moisture retention, and nutrition — but getting the most out of it requires understanding how the medium actually works. This complete guide covers everything from buffering and pH management
Harvest Waste Disposal – What Should You Do With All The Leftover Plant Matter?
As more and more organizations look for a holistic, cost-effective way to deal with that harvest waste, innovative solutions have quickly emerged. Today, we’re going to introduce a few options you have that can greatly reduce your time spent worrying
Cannabis Flower Storage: Your Guide to Harvest Preservation
If you are a hobbyist, preserving buds and storing them properly is important. If you are harvesting 3-4 plants just for personal use, it’s likely you won’t touch some of your flower for 4-6 months after harvesting. From a commercial
Increase Flower Density With A Bud Hardener!
If you are noticing your blooms are very light and airy, you can try and increase flower density with a bud hardener! If you’re a hobby grower cultivating for personal use, light, airy buds are super disappointing. Plus, they’re a
Essential Trimming Accessories For Peak Productivity
First and foremost, you’ll need a good pair of trimming scissors. If you are trimming by hand, this is obvious. But even if you use a machine trimmer, a pair of scissors is still a must. This will allow you
Flushing Plants & Preparing For Harvest
Flushing plants is one of the final steps in the growing cycle, and means harvest is just around the corner. This is a pivotal point, and improper flushing can lead to an unenjoyable final product with poor smell and taste,
Trimming Machine Care: Cleaning & Maintaining Your Trimmer
It’s important to learn how to clean & maintain your trimming machine if you want to achieve peak productivity and extend the life of your equipment. Trimming machine care is an essential duty you’ll have as a grower. Some growers
What Happens When You Stack Smart Inputs?
This guide explains how the major supplement categories fit together so you can build a feeding program that stays organized, predictable, and aligned with your cultivation style—and understand where Botanicare products fit into the larger structure.
Better Uptake. Stronger Roots. Higher-Quality Yields. All With Botanicare Supplements.
A well-built nutrient plan starts with a strong base program—one that reliably covers your NPK foundation and the essential micronutrients plants use every day. Many growers lean on Botanicare PURE BLEND® PRO as an all-in-one base solution.
But plants don’t grow in identical situations. Your water source, substrate, genetics, and environment all influence how nutrients behave. That’s why many growers layer additional supplements into their system: not for complexity, but for precision crop steering. Botanicare Supplements were designed with crop steering methods in mind that alter nutrient ratios based on changing plant needs at different growth stages.
This guide explains how the major supplement categories fit together so you can build a feeding program that stays organized, predictable, and aligned with your cultivation style—and understand where Botanicare supplements fit into the larger structure.
Grow Diagnostics and Plant Health Testing for Cannabis
Unlock the full potential of your cannabis cultivation with Grow Diagnostics from Arvum Plant Labs.
This in-depth guide explores how plant tissue and media testing provide actionable insights into nutrient deficiencies, toxicities, and lockout risks. Learn how to interpret lab data, adjust feeding protocols, and implement crop steering techniques to boost yields and improve plant health. Ideal for commercial growers seeking to fine-tune every input, this article combines science-backed methodology with practical agronomy to help you grow smarter, not harder.
High-quality cannabis doesn’t happen by accident. It requires a deliberate approach to plant health, nutrient management, and environmental control. One of the most effective—and often underutilized—tools in a cultivator’s arsenal is nutrient analytics. By regularly testing plant tissue and grow media, commercial growers can uncover deficiencies before symptoms appear and fine-tune their input strategies for better results. In this article, we explore how nutrient analytics can directly impact your yield, quality, and efficiency, while providing advanced guidance based on Arvum Plant Labs’ data and diagnostic practices.
HGV Nutrients: Proven Feeding System for Bigger, Better Buds
Whether you’re dialing in a new facility or optimizing your grow operation, HGV is built for one purpose: to maximize genetic potential and streamline your workflow.
Simplify Your Feeding, Maximize Your Results with HGV Nutrients 🌱
HGV Nutrients delivers a professional-grade, two-step feeding system trusted by award-winning cannabis cultivators for its precision, consistency, and simplicity. Whether in liquid or dry form, HGV’s identical formulas provide complete plant nutrition without the endless list of additives—no Cal-Mag, no sugary bloom enhancers, no unnecessary boosters. Designed for all grow methods and media, this system eliminates guesswork, improves plant health, and consistently unlocks the full genetic potential of your crop.
Built for Growers Who Demand Results
From small craft facilities to high-volume commercial grows, HGV Nutrients is engineered for scalability and efficiency. Backed by decades of horticultural expertise and proven in championship-winning grows, HGV offers unmatched technical support, a nutrient calculator for precise planning, and a full line of water-conditioning products to optimize uptake. With HGV, you get cleaner irrigation systems, stronger plants, and higher yields—making it the last nutrient program you’ll ever need.
Unlock the benefits of Under-Canopy Lighting
Under-Canopy Lighting: Boost Yields, Bud Quality & Color
Under-canopy lighting transforms indoor horticulture by actively delivering light to the lower parts of plants, which are usually shaded and underexposed. This method ensures better light penetration to areas that traditional overhead lighting cannot reach, promoting healthier growth and more uniform development throughout the plant, ultimately boosting both yield and quality.
This innovative lighting strategy employs scientifically designed lights placed beneath the plant canopy. These lights target areas that traditional overhead lighting systems cannot reach effectively.
The science behind sub-canopy lighting centers on the principle of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR). PAR is crucial for plant health as it involves the wavelengths of light that plants use for photosynthesis.
Expert Tips, Tutorials, and grower Insights
The Best Garden Pesticides & Fungicides
Whether you’re acting preventatively or dealing with an existing outbreak, you need the best garden pesticide & fungicide on hand to keep your plants safe and healthy in a worst case scenario. While these types of products may have a negative connotation in certain communities, the hate is unwarranted – when used properly, pest & disease control products are entirely safe for you, the environment, and of course, your plants. We’ll cover this more in depth later on.
Bone Meal: How to Use This Organic Fertilizer in the Garden
When you need to add phosphorus to the soil in your garden, many organic gardeners turn to bone meal fertilizer for plants. This is a highly effective and natural garden soil amendment that can work wonders for your plants.
Increase Flower Density With A Bud Hardener!
If you are noticing your blooms are very light and airy, you can try and increase flower density with a bud hardener! If you’re a hobby grower cultivating for personal use, light, airy buds are super disappointing. Plus, they’re a hassle to try and trim. From a commercial grower’s standpoint, growing dense buds is a must. Nobody wants to send a light, airy product to market. It’s all about bag appeal!
How To Choose A Dosatron System
Learning how to choose a Dosatron system can seem like a daunting task. Dosatron is widely considered to be the premier brand when it comes to automatic nutrient delivery in commercial applications. Whether you are new to the world of auto dosing and fertigation, a seasoned vet, or somewhere in between, choosing the correct, complete Dosatron System could seem like a daunting task. You may be asking yourself “How do I choose the right Dosatron?”
Cannabis Flower Storage: Your Guide to Harvest Preservation
If you are a hobbyist, preserving buds and storing them properly is important. If you are harvesting 3-4 plants just for personal use, it’s likely you won’t touch some of your flower for 4-6 months after harvesting. From a commercial growers standpoint, preservation is equally important. Using the right packaging for your flower will ensure that the product can sit on the shelves for 3-4 months without loss of potency or quality. We’ll share our advice on best practices for
UV and UVB Lights For Plants: Everything You Need To Know
There has been some debate over the importance of UV light for plants. Some growers even wonder whether ultraviolet light has a place in plant cultivation of any kind at all. The fact of the matter is that if you are growing plants indoors, you should be supplementing your plants with some form of it. We’ll cover everything you need to know about this wavelength, along with the best ways to add it to your grow room.
Dosatron Maintenance & Best Practice SOPs
Performing maintenance on your Dosatron units is imperative to keep your system in good, working condition. Having a good understanding of the best practices you should take will save a lot of time and money throughout your growing experience. Dosatron maintenance can be preemptive as well as regularly scheduled to make sure everything is taken care of before it becomes an issue.
Popular Best Of Articles
We are constantly on the lookout for what the industry considers to be the best of the best hydroponic and growing supplies
Best Trimming Machines
As harvest approaches, many growers are wondering what the best trimming machines are. There isn't necessarily a "best" trimmer out there. This is because the answer to this depends on
Best Pre Roll Machines
These days, large scale operations and dispensaries that aren’t using pre roll machines are behind the curve. As more and more cone filling machines come to market, claiming they have
Best LED Grow Lights
When you have decided to upgrade your indoor grow, you'll definitely want to learn about the best LED grow lights. LEDs are regarded as some of the best indoor grow
Best Plant Nutrients
There are a number of reasons you should seek out the best plant nutrients. They give your plants what they need to develop to the best of their ability throughout
The Best Garden Sprayers
As your garden grows, it becomes especially important to use the best garden sprayer possible. This will make things a lot easier for you, the grower, while producing better results
The Best Plant Cloning Machines
If you are hoping to cultivate huge, potent plants, starting with the best cloning machine for plants will set you ahead of the curve and increase your chances of success.
The Best Dehumidifier for Grow Rooms
If you’re struggling with excess moisture when growing indoors, you need the best grow room dehumidifier for the task. These days, there truly is a unit for every grower out
Best Grow Room Humidifiers + Easy Sizing Calculator
Maintaining the right humidity is critical for strong plant growth and disease prevention. In this guide, we break down the best grow room humidifiers—ultrasonic, evaporative, and steam—and explain how each
The Best Garden Pesticides & Fungicides
Whether you’re acting preventatively or dealing with an existing outbreak, you need the best garden pesticide & fungicide on hand to keep your plants safe and healthy in a worst
The Best Inline Fans For Grow Tents & Rooms
The grow room climate is not an aspect you want to skimp on - a premium fan is worth it’s weight in gold, because it will ensure your plants have
The Best Seed Starter Kits
Before we share our list of the best picks currently available online, we need to explain what a kit consists of. Of course, the foundation of the entire kit is
The Best Hydroponic Water Pumps
Having the best hydroponic water pump can be the difference between a flawless system that produces prolific yields and a devastating crop failure. By choosing cheap, low quality components for
Best RO Systems For Growing Plants
Clean water is essential in hydroponics which is why the best RO system for growing plants is such an important topic for you to explore. This is even true if
Plant Grow Guides
These guides will help you with growing various types of fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
How To Grow Hydroponic Cucumbers
Growing cucumbers with hydroponics is a great way to improve your yields and maximize your growing environment if you have limited space. Cucumbers do well in hydro, although you will
How To Grow Hydroponic Kale
Looking for tips on how to grow hydroponic kale? You’ve come to the right place. Kale is often touted as a mystical, healing superfood. While it’s true that kale is
How To Grow Hydroponic Spinach
When it comes to learning how to grow hydroponic spinach, there is no shortage of information available online. But how do you know what tips to trust? Fortunately, we’re here
How To Grow Hydroponic Blueberries
Any fruit can be grown hydroponically, but blueberries offer some of the greatest benefits to gardeners. They require much less water wastage than if you were growing them outside. There
How To Grow Hydroponic Peppers
Hydroponic peppers might not be the easiest plant you can cultivate with this style of growing - but even if you're a new grower, it isn't impossible! With the right
How To Grow Hydroponic Carrots
When you grow carrots hydroponically, you will not only reap the benefits of this cultivation method in general – a system of gardening that requires less water use, faster growth
How To Grow Hydroponic Grapes
Whether you already own a vineyard or you're just looking for a unique new challenge in the garden, if you want to learn how to grow hydroponic grapes, you’re in
How To Grow Hydroponic Celery
Growing celery hydroponically is not only possible, but it poses several advantages over traditional gardening. Celery offers numerous health benefits and yes – it can be grown easily with hydroponics.
How To Grow Hydroponic Cabbage
Hydroponic cabbage is not difficult to grow, but since it’s raised for the head, you’ll need to use a hydroponic system that offers the cabbage plants plenty of room to
How To Grow Hydroponic Broccoli
Hydroponic broccoli takes up little space and grows rapidly. Although it will be a somewhat large, heavy plant by the time it’s ready for harvest, you won’t have too much
How To Grow Hydroponic Asparagus
You not only can grow asparagus in hydroponics, but it’s one of the best ways to improve your yields and enjoy the hobby of indoor gardening. In fact, a warm
How To Grow Hydroponic Eggplant
Grow your own hydroponic eggplant! Hydroponics is a way to grow plants without soil. It's perfect for those who don't have any land or are limited on space. With hydroponics,
How To Grow Hydroponic Garlic
Garlic is one of the easiest plants you can grow - get it in the ground, and you can more or less set it and forget it! But what if
Growing Zucchini Hydroponically: The Complete Guide
Do you love zucchini but don't have room to plant it in your garden? Are you looking for a creative way to grow food indoors during the winter months? You
Growing Raspberries Hydroponically
Want to learn how to grow hydroponic raspberries? You’ve come to the right place. These are one of the most popular fruits and for good reason! They're sweet, refreshing, and
How To Grow Mushrooms: The Ultimate Guide
The first step in your mushroom cultivation journey is to determine which species of mushroom you want to grow. Popular choices include oyster mushrooms, shiitake, and button mushrooms, each with