Hydroponic Webinars

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Double Deck AEtrium-4 Introduction

Introducing the AEtrium-4 Double Deck

Just ahead of the MJBizCon show in Las Vegas, we provided a secret look at the Double Deck AEtrium-4 before it was announced.  This gave our customer insiders an early look at this high production platform.

  • Producing 2LBs/ft2 per year for Bloom canopy
  • With integrated high performance AErix LED bar lights
  • With integrated airflow, fertigation, and software automation
Presenter:  Karl Kulik
Host: Phil Gibson

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CEA 4.0 Robin Koehorst Relating Biggest Success Factors

 

CEA 4.0 VPD Review

Correcting Transpiration Works Wonders

Robin Koehorst, global plant science director, reviews data analysis and corrective actions that can give you "the happy dance" and reach success. This corrective action provided a grower with doubled yields and potency back to where they expected when they began with aeroponics. Humidity issues can lead to root challenges, canopy limitations, and transpiration problems. Enjoy the webinar and Robin's very informative SOP guidance useful for every cultivator.

  • Data analysis is your friend
  • Understand transpiration and what it means for your plants
  • Integrated airflow, fertigation, and software automation help you work smarter
Presenter:  Robin Koehorst
Host: Jonathan Martin

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High Quality Plant Production

Introduction To Plant Growth And Development

In the first segment of our series, we were introduced to Seth & Karl, our plant science experts.  In this session, Seth & Karl introduced the requirements for successful plant growth and how to drive booming yields.

  • Producing High Quality Plants
  • Photosynthesis, Respiration, & Transpiration
  • Preview Of The Series To Optimize Plant Production

Presenters:  Seth Swanson  &  Karl Kulik
Host: Phil Gibson

 

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You Are What You Drink!

The Importance Of Water Quality In Plant Production

EC, pH, Alkalinity, Pathogens: How do you identify your water quality and maintain it to grow the highest quality plants?  This webinar will provide you with the answers and we will show you several examples of local water quality problems you may see and how to solve them.

Presenters:  Seth Swanson  &  Karl Kulik
Host: Phil Gibson

 

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Propagation

Giving Your Plants The Best Start Possible

From healthy seeds to seedlings to Mothers to clippings to Clones, Veg, and Bloom. It all starts and finishes with solid fundamentals.

  • Seeds & Sexual Reproduction
  • Tissue Culture
  • Environmental Conditions For A Great Start
  • Mother Plants & Clone Cuttings
  • Hardening Off & The Veg Stage
 
Presenters:  Seth Swanson & Karl Kulik
Host: Allen Li

  

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Selecting The Best Grow Light

Selecting The Best Grow Light

PPFD Matters

Selecting the grow light you need is a critical decision but finding the right one is a real challenge. This webinar starts with a level PPFD light output playing field and compares HPS, CMH, LED bar, and LED panel lights side by side.

  • PPFD coverage
  • Reading data sheets

 

Presenter:  Attila Tomasovics
Host: Phil Gibson

 

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Integrated Pest Management - Part 1 - What's wrong with my plants?

Integrated Pest Management

Part 1: Plant Diagnostics - What's wrong with my plants?

A strong IPM program is a critical part of any plant production operation, and is even more important for crops which are grown with limited or no pesticides.  Today everyone has information at their fingertips with smartphones in their pockets and it is easy to get overwhelmed with information and sometimes get misinformation.  This seminar will cover:

  • Problem Identification
  • Abiotic And Biotic Plant Issues
  • Cause Reduction, Pest Management Step One

Presenter:  Seth Swanson
Host: Phil Gibson

 

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Integrated Pest Management - 5 Steps to Controlling Pests

Integrated Pest Management

Part 2: The Five Step IPM Program

A strong IPM program is a critical part of any plant production operation, and is even more important for crops which are grown with limited or no pesticides.  This webinar will springboard off of part 1 and work through the 5 steps of a strong IPM program. 

  • Pest Identification
  • Monitoring and assessing pest numbers and damage
  • Establish thresholds for when management action is needed
  • Preventing pest problems
  • Control measures

Presenter:  Seth Swanson
Host: Phil Gibson

 

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Vegetative Plant Production

Bulking Up Your Plants

In many cases in plant production the emphasis is placed on flowering or fruiting as this is what captures our attention most.  The vegetative stage of the plant's lifecycle is often underappreciated, but it is a critical step in establishing the architecture and vitality for supporting maximum flower production.  In an early webinar we discussed various means to propagate plants and in this webinar: we will explore the less glamorous transition phase between clones and flowering plants

  • Review Clones
  • Transition Clone To Veg
  • Ideal Veg To Flower Production

Presenter:  Karl Kulik
Host: Phil Gibson

 

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The Total Cost Of Lighting Ownership

The Total Cost of Lighting Ownership:

LEDs Are Worth The Investment

Some grow lights have a higher initial purchase price than others but how do you calculate the total cost of ownership?  This webinar will provide all the answers and walk you through all the details with the help of a  large scale facility example. 

Agenda

  • Wattages, voltages, and amps
  • Heat output & HVAC costs
  • Investment and operating expenses
  • Large scale facility example

Presenter:  Attila Tomasovics
Host: Phil Gibson

 

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The Guardian™ Grow Manager:

'The Ultimate Cultivator's Tool'

Karl Kulik covers why the Guardian is the cultivator's ultimate tool.  He covers ease of use, environmental controls and the insights available from data logging and more informed decisions.

Agenda

  • Overview: Ease of Use
  • Growth Plans: Recipes & Precision Controls
  • Maintenance Automation: Monitors & Report Analytics
Presenter:  Karl Kulik
Host: Phil Gibson

 

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The Guardian™ Grow Manager:

'Managing The Flow Of Your Operations'

Karl Kulik covers why the Guardian is the cultivator's ultimate tool, demonstrating how easy it is to manage your business operations for your facilities and your teams.  Karl will discuss the alerts and monitors that keep your business running smoothly with a steady environment and effective results.

Agenda

  • Overview: Business Operations
  • Facility Management
  • Labor Management
Presenter:  Karl Kulik
Host: Phil Gibson

 

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Flowering Blooming - Bud Formation

Flower Blooming Part 1:

'Cultivation Tips On Your Way To Bud Set'

Karl Kulik covers an introduction to blooming for our favorite plant.  This first session will cover our photoperiodic plant as it matures from vegetative growth into full bloom.  What are the best nutrients, training, and care for this important stage in the life cycle of these plants.

Agenda

  • Photoperiodic Overview
  • Accelerated Vegetative Growth
  • Flower Formation
  • Bud Set
Presenter:  Karl Kulik
Host: Phil Gibson

 

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Healthy Root Zone - Pathogens

Managing A Healthy Hydroponic Root Zone!

'Eliminating Pathogens'

How to manage balance and eliminate pathogens.  Maintaining water quality is critical for hydroponic success, healthy plants, and high yields.  This webinar will provide you with the answers and we will show you several examples of pathogens you can avoid or eliminate.

Agenda

  • Water Management
  • Observation
  • Maintenance
Presenter:  Seth Swanson
Host: Phil Gibson

 

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The Perfect Indoor Grow Light

The Perfect Grow Light

Energy and Frequency Matter

What would the ideal indoor grow light for flowering look like?

When you are setting up operations in an indoor facility you want top quality buds, maximum efficiency, hyper-optimized space utilization, reasonable costs and rebates, maximum automation, and high reliability.

This webinar will introduce you to the ideal solution for lighting.

Presenter:  Phil Gibson

 

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Flowering Blooming - Bud Swell to Post Harvest

Flower Blooming Part 2:

'Bud Swell To Post-Harvest'

Karl Kulik returns to continue his blooming tutorial.  When does your plant need more phosphorous and potassium?  What is the purpose of flushing and what benefit does it give your plants?  Karl will take you through the finish of getting your blooms ready for show.

Agenda

  • Bud Swell
  • Ripening & The Flush
  • Harvest
  • Drying & Curing
  • Terpenes & Stress
Presenter:  Karl Kulik
Host: Phil Gibson

 

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