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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 1H 28M

Episode #20: Salts, Organics, & Mini-Seeds with Alex C

from The Hobby Grow Podcast · host Ben Owens 🌱

This episode we are joined by home grower Alex C.Alex got started growing like many of us, using salts. As he worked alongside others at licensed grows and interacted with other growers at the hydro shop, he learned more about ways to dial in his approach, and he’s now experimenting with organics, compost teas, and microbes to chase better flavor and a more dialed routine. I asked Alex to join me today to talk about:* His path as a hobby grower* Moving from salts to organics, and why he switched* How microbes impact plant health and resilience* The “baby seed” issue showing up in his recent cycles* As well as his advice to other growers Get full access to The Hobby Grow at benowens.substack.com/subscribe

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