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One problem associated with growing marijuana plants is disposing of the roots. They can be analyzed and used as evidence, so I wouldn't simply throw them away in the garden or garbage. Roots and s... Read More »
Let’s say it’s the end of summer—and really dry. A classic shortage of supply and increase in demand, leading to upward pressure on prices. However, it may be socially taboo to raise the nominal pr... Read More »
Batteries are necessary with wind power due to the variability of wind speed. Operating 2 metal halides at 120 volts would require about 1000 batteries (AH-34) wired in the following manner: a seri... Read More »
HID means “high intensity discharge”. This refers to a high output and efficient type of lighting such as halide and high-pressure sodium. The HPS is more efficient than halide, and has more in the... Read More »
The much ballyhooed "big bud" strain from Seattle is fine within its limitations, but much better varieties are now available. "Big Bud" is prop... Read More »
If you want to efficiently grow a high-quality crop for personal consumption, consider the small grow- box. 5’x5’x5’ is a good size; this would accommodate a 400w 3K halide with 4’ paraboloid refle... Read More »
In my column in the last issue (Vol.5 No.3), I stated that most plant varieties require some blue light at all stages. However, it is more ac... Read More »
The search for knowledge is never ending. Most of us learn more as time passes. Reporting every 3 months on new technology is not easy. My later columns... Read More »
The Halide arc tube emits a lot of Ultra- Violet (UV) light; although the outer glass shell of the bulb absorbs most of the UV, converting it to hea... Read More »