by Dave Marock | Nov 8, 2019 | Hydroponics, Organic Gardening
Source: Atami Simply put, a substrate is the surface or material on or from which an organism lives, grows, or obtains its nourishment. There are many different kinds of substrates, like soil and hydro. In this blog, we discuss coconut or coir-based substrates and how...
by Dave Marock | Oct 28, 2019 | Hydroponics
Source: Atami Have you ever heard of Hydroponics? It’s been gaining popularity recently, but it’s far from a ‘new’ technique of cultivation, where crops are grown in just water. No soil, no pots, no other substrates involved. Many ancient civilisations have utilized...
by Lichen Group | Aug 26, 2019 | Cannabis Farming
Source: Business Tech Link: https://bit.ly/2HrZo2H South Africa could unlock a R107 billion cannabis industry if government passes the necessary regulations to make it happen. The figure was put forward by international experts at a conference held in Sandton...
by Dave Marock | Aug 15, 2019 | General
Germination is a plant’s first phase in its lifecycle. In order to give your plants the best possible start in life, read on and find out what exactly happens to your seedlings and what they need. What do we mean by germination phase? During this phase a...