Maximum Yield USA 2013 October | Page 14

FROM THE EDITOR | Linda Jesson Now that it’s cooling off in many parts of the country, it’s time to start thinking about a shift in your growing routines. In this issue you’ll find some great features on the best ways to over-winter your strawberry and pepper plants, and a few ways you can preserve your harvest for months to come. Find tips on avoiding tomato leaf roll, and see why tissue testing for nutrient levels in your plants is an important, yet often overlooked practice. We’ve also included articles on selecting the most effective organic fungicides and growing media, and a how-to guide to growing wasabi indoors. from the Matt LeBannister returns with part two of “A Beginner’s Guide to Product Labels” and this time he’s talking about lighting. It’s an important article that pairs nicely Linda Jesson with Angela Lundmark’s tips in “Success With LED Grow Lights”. There’s a lot more covered in this jam-packed issue, such as how to use garden cloches and understanding parts per