Episode #26: IPM For Hobby Growers with Zac Ricciardi

This episode we are joined by Zac Ricciardi, National Cannabis Specialist for BioSafe Systems and my co-author on all things Clean Growing & Clean Growers.Zac and I met through his IPM work, and he has spent years helping growers prevent problems before they start. We dive into what that looks like for hobby growers trying to keep a clean, healthy garden without overcomplicating it.I asked Zac to join me today to talk about:* How hobby growers can build a simple, practical IPM routine* What to do before and after visiting other grows* Why clean habits matter more than most growers think* How to avoid bringing pests and disease back home* Why genetics can be one of your best IPM tools* How environment and plant selection affect pest pressure* As well as his advice to other growers. Get full access to The Hobby Grow at benowens.substack.com/subscribe