CONTENTS
Grow Cycle
CONTENTS
Grow Cycle
Trends & Technologies
74 Silicon : The Non-essential Plant Nutrient with Big Benefits
82 Getting Off the Grid : Alternative Energies for Hydro Systems
90 Take It Outside : Why Outdoor Hydroponic Systems Make Sense
Tips & Tricks
98 Advantages of Organic Weed Control
106 Perlite : To Use or Not to Use ?
Beginner ’ s Corner 112 The Kratky Method
114 Multi-tasking Bees are the Superheroes of Pest Control
Growers Know
122 Not Just for Festivals : Beer Gardens Can Help Plants Thrive
124 Progress is Sweet ( Potatoes )
132 Back in Black : The Basics of Light Deprivation Cultivation
14 first feed