Maximum Yield USA October 2016 | Page 16

contents OCTOBER 2016 FEATURES 62 68 46 You Want Wet Plants, Not Soaked Plants Dr. Lynette Morgan 62 Defining Malnutrition in DWC Hydroponic Systems 78 110 124 110 Post-harvest Care for Crops 138 Parting the Sea of Green 124 Preserving Homegrown Herbs 148 Build the Best Organic Soil for Your Growroom Chris Bond Sara Elliott Baron Wasteland Monica Rakowski Lacey Macri 68 Micronutrients You Can’t Ignore Shannon McKee 78 Understanding Plant Biology Frank Rauscher 90 Nutrient Dosers For the Win Cory Hughes 96 Finding the Sweet Spot for Artificial Lighting Eric Hopper DEPARTMENTS 16 From the Editor 136 Growing for Health 18 Contributors 146 Green Thumb Gardening 20 Letters to the Editor 156 You Tell Us 22 Ask the Experts 158 Talking Shop 24 Max Facts 160 Max Mart 32 Product Spotlight 163 Distributors 108 Beginner’s Corner 178 10 Facts On 122 Tips & Tricks 14 Maximum Yield USA  |  October 2016