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COMING UP NEXT ISSUE What Grow Tent is Right for You? Using a grow tent can take your indoor gardening efforts to the next level. A dedicated enclosure like a grow tent provides excellent environmental control, and the right tent can maximize valuable resources like light energy and open space. Like choosing the right car or right house, the more you understand going in, the better your ultimate decision will be. Root Rot Remedies CURRENT WINNER! Root rot is a tricky problem for indoor growers because it is a condition that can go undetected. As the name suggests, root rot is a condition where roots rot, usually due to receiving too much water and not enough oxygen. The culprit is actually the growth of an evil fungi called Pythium spp., which we encourage you to get to know so you are familiar with the enemy. Taking Control Anyone can garden indoors, but to be successful, it is important to provide your plants with the growing conditions they need to thrive. Providing the right environment takes a bit of preparation and ongoing maintenance. At a minimum, you’ll need to consider temperature, humidity and light. You should also think about things like ventilation, insulation and even pests. Powering Photosynthesis I’M A FAN! CONTEST The interaction between plants and light is at the foundation of crop production. Light not only powers photosynthesis, producing essential sugars for growth and development, but it is also involved in a wide range of other plant processes. We examine how light intensity interacts with a number of other factors to determine the rate of photosynthesis. Zachary Morgan I am thankful for the magazine, as it has taught me many things, and it is a great reference whenever I am having issues. My Favorite Store: Northeast Hydroponics & Homebrewing Scranton, Pennsylvania Tell us why YOU’RE A FAN for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate monthly and a grand prize of $1,000 to spend at your favorite hydro store. maximumyield.com/contests Maximum Yield December will be available next month for free at indoor gardening retail stores across the country and on maximumyield.com. Digital subscriptions are available at maximumyield.com/subscribe. HAVE AN IDEA? Maximum Yield wants to hear your ideas. Get in touch with [email protected] and let us know what you’d like to see in future issues of the magazine. Also get in touch if you’re interested in being a contributor. We’d be happy to have you! MAXIMUM YIELD’S eNEWS If you are not yet subscribed to our mailing list, sign up today at enews.maximumyield.com. 178 Maximum Yield USA  |  November 2015