Maximum Yield USA April 2017 | Page 14

FEATURES
MODERN GROWING
APRIL 2017 | VOLUME19 NUMBER 1

FEATURES

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The Power of Raised Garden Beds
by Bryan Traficante
Better drainage , protection against erosion , the ability to deal with non-ideal soil : What ’ s not to love about raised bed gardening ?

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Horticultural LED Lighting Metrics Growers Need to Know
by Josh Gerovac
Still in its infancy , LED lighting can be complex . Here ’ s how to better understand how get the most out of your LED lights .

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Nutrient Application Systems
by Dr . Lynette Morgan
Get your irrigation systems operating as quickly and efficiently as possible so your plant roots will get the nutrition they need .
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