Spenser
Spenser has grown cannabis in every state on the west coast of the USA but has primarily been in Oregon. He's currently the assistant manager at a large grow in Southern Oregon, running indoor, light assist greenhouses, and outdoor. He's experienced in everything from hydroponic crop steering to organic super soil cultivation.
Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus in Cannabis
As cannabis cultivation increases around the world, scientists are identifying more pathogens that affect the plant. Many growers have heard of the latest pathogens, Hop Latent Viroid and Beet Curly Top Virus. Today, I will discuss another new pathogen, Citrus Yellowing Vein Clearing Virus. What is the citrus ... Read more
Integrated Pest Management for the Beginner Cannabis Grower
One blight that every cannabis cultivator faces at some point is pests. The term pest can describe many nuisances but primarily entails insects such as aphids and spider mites. Battling these menaces can seem daunting to beginner gardeners, but with a good Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program, growers ... Read more
Hypochlorous acid and cannabis growing
In this age of cannabis cultivation, you’ll find many products for the different issues cultivators face. You’ll also find many conflicting reports on those products. Unsurprisingly, knowing what to turn to when problems arise can be hard. Hypochlorous acid (HCIO) has seen a lot of controversy on forums ... Read more
What is Beet Curly Top Virus in Cannabis?
Every year cannabis cultivation becomes more widespread across the world, and with that, growers experience new blights. In fact, new pathogens appear every year. Most people have heard of Hop Latent Viroid, but there are others, such as Citrus Yellowing Vein Associated Viroid and Beet Curly Top Virus ... Read more
What is Hot Soil and How to Fix It
Hot soil is a phrase that gets thrown around a lot in the cannabis community, but what does it mean? It does not refer to the temperature or the visual beauty of your medium. Instead, hot soil references an excess of nutrients and additives. This excess can create ... Read more
Living Soil for Growing Cannabis
There are many different ways to cultivate cannabis plants, each with pros and cons. You must consider them when choosing your best style. Personally, my favorite method is living soil. At first glance, it may sound daunting and super scientific with big words like rhizosphere, biodynamic, and flocculation, ... Read more
Hop Latent Viroid: A cannabis disease growers should know about
The presence of Hop Latent Viroid in cannabis has been a hot topic in the cannabis community for the past few years. This particular viroid has many acronyms, including HpLVd, HLV, and HLVd, but for our purposes, I will abbreviate it as HLVd. HLVd is a great concern ... Read more
