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Organic Fertilizer versus Inorganic Synthetic Fertilizer: A Comprehensive Comparison

Posted by Jeremy Standring on

Organic Fertilizer versus Inorganic Synthetic Fertilizer: A Comprehensive Comparison

Fertilizers play a crucial role in enhancing crop productivity and ensuring food security. Two major categories of fertilizers dominate the market: organic and inorganic synthetic fertilizers. Organic fertilizers are derived from natural sources, such as animal waste and compost, while inorganic synthetic fertilizers are chemically manufactured. This blog aims to provide a detailed comparison of these two types of fertilizers, highlighting their advantages, disadvantages, and the impact they have on the environment, human health, and plant growth.   Section 1: Understanding Organic Fertilizers 1.1 Definition and Composition of Organic Fertilizers:    - Organic fertilizers are derived from natural sources and...

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Nutrients for Cannabis Plants: A guide for beginners

Posted by Dave Tutko on

Nutrients for Cannabis Plants: A guide for beginners

Four years ago a friend asked me if I wanted to buy any clones from him.  I told him that I suck at taking care of any type of plants and they would end up dead.  He told me anyone can grow cannabis.  After some thought, I decided to buy two clones from him, even though I had no clue what I was doing.   For a first grow, I did pretty good.  I sometimes think much of that has to do with beginners luck, as I had very little knowledge of nutrients.  This is an overview of the basic nutrients...

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Organic Fertilizers and Nutrients: Shrimp and Crab Meal

Posted by Mike Warren on

Organic Fertilizers and Nutrients: Shrimp and Crab Meal

A couple very useful organic fertilizers are made from the shells of shrimp or crabs. It is widely used in other areas of the country and many brands are available online, but we do not see them very often in our area. They are sometimes combined and sold as shellfish fertilizer or a.k.a. Crustacean Meal. Both shrimp and crab shells are a natural source of nutrients and they contain one item that most other organic fertilizers do not, Chitin. These meals are a renewable resource and are generally made from waste products from the seafood industry. Basically the process is...

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The Chelation Effect: Maximizing Plant Growth!

Posted by Mike Warren on

The Chelation Effect: Maximizing Plant Growth!

The Chelation Effect: Maximizing Plant Growth! Let's talk Chelation! Many have never heard of the word Chelation and most that have heard or read this word don't fully understand what it means. Let's take a few minutes and dive into the meaning of "Chelation" and how it helps your plant fully maximize it's foods potential. There is nothing more satisfying than getting a plant species to flower. Then, after understanding a plant's life cycle, more attention can be focused on the ecology of a garden. Figuring out how your plants interact with their surrounding environment is imperative and makes it...

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B vitamins and why your plants need them

Posted by Mike Warren on

B vitamins and why your plants need them

I'm going to talk to you about Vitamin B and the benefits. 👇 Vitamin B Complex = Healthier, Stronger, Higher-Yielding Marijuana Plants Vitamin B supplements are good for people and for marijuana plants. People take Vitamin B to fight stress. Marijuana growers give Vitamin B to their marijuana plants because it provides stress relief and a whole lot more. The key uses for Vitamin B in marijuana gardens are: -During marijuana seeds germination, cloning, transplanting, super-cropping and bloom phase. This includes using on marijuana motherplants, especially after cuttings are taken. -When cannabis plants have been exposed to pests, diseases, drought,...

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