CultivationCast

In this Cultivation Cast installment, we talk to two different growers who have first-hand experience with the AERO system from Alien Hydroponics. They bring two perspectives to the show: an experienced grower who uses the system at home and a commercial grower who upgraded a room from an RDWC-style system (Air Cube) to the AERO.Join us as we listen to their first impressions and talk through some of the lessons learned.

Dominique "Dom" van Gruisen is focused on bringing science and third-party validation to the Cannabis cultivation field, something we are sorely lacking. Listen in as Dom explains the process from beginning to end as well as covering some of their findings regarding a no-veg flower cycle.

To kick off 2025 and with the recent launch of new brands we thought it would be worthwhile to update our followers on what we have been up to and look forward to in the coming year.

In this episode, we unveil Yaarn, a revolutionary biostimulant poised to transform Cannabis cultivation. Discover how this innovative product, derived from sheep shearing waste, is repurposing a waste product into a powerful plant booster.Our guest expert, Todd Edgington, will delve into Yaarn's unique profile, which is a concentrated solution of proteins and peptides that supercharge Cannabis growth. Learn about the promising research results and how Yaarn is setting new standards for sustainable and effective Cannabis agriculture. Don't miss this exciting introduction to a game-changing product that's good for your plants and the planet.

In this episode, we review the advantages of each system and walk through the general use cases of each system along with general specifications.Time Codes:00:00 - Introduction02:45 - RDWC08:50 - AERO15:25 - RAIN21:20 - EasyFeed28:19 - GardenTanks

In our work with various commercial cultivation operations, we gain a unique, firsthand view of the challenges and successes involved in starting and managing a commercial grow. In this episode of CultivationCast, we dive into one of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of launching a successful cannabis operation: building a reliable bank of high-quality genetics.

Indoor cultivators deal with cooling and dehumidifying their grows all year, especially in the summer. We invited the president and third-generation HVAC engineer of E3 Service Group to the show to discuss keeping your environment in check even in the summer.

Using LEDs to grow plants is still relatively new so research is critical in understanding how to use this new technology effectively. The latest research on spectrum and how it effects yield and quality is worth reviewing, not only because it shows Black Dog has been on the right path for over 14 years, but also because it is well done and looks at aspects that have not been previously studied at this level.Citation: Holweg MMSF, Kaiser E, Kappers IF, Heuvelink E and Marcelis LFM (2024) The role of red and white light in optimizing growth and accumulation of plant specialized metabolites at two light intensities in medical cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.). Front. Plant Sci. 15:1393803. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1393803https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/plant-science/articles/10.3389/fpls.2024.1393803/full

Noah and Kevin discuss the benefits and drawbacks of intra-canopy lighting- something that is recently seeing a surge of products in the grow light industry. Intracanopy lighting is getting a lot of attention at the moment. Is this a passing trend or is it here to stay?

UV - What it is, what it can do for your plants, and why you should have it in your garden.

Alexandre Gauthier is an award-winning veteran of the Canadian Cannabis industry. Join us as he discusses his process in creating not only a company with great Cannabis products but also a company known for taking care of its employees.

Before Black Dog brought Alien Hydroponics to the US, a few dedicated growers took matters into their own hands. Ryan Elvrom, with 20+ years of grow experience, is one of them. Today, he shares his insider perspective on the V-SYSTEM – its challenges, rewards, and what it's like to run it at scale.

Black Dog LED has been working with MethodSeven for over 10 years. Join us as they share some of their in-depth knowledge on optics for use in the grow room and some great background on the company.

Our first episode in a regular series where we have a professional commercial grower ask our grow geek the questions all growers wonder about.

Join us as we reflect on 2023 and discuss trends in the industry, milestones for Black Dog, and talk a bit about what we saw and heard at MJBiz 2023.

If you watch, read, and listen to Black Dog content, then you know our Chief Scientific Officer Kevin Frender. Not only is his plant knowledge encyclopedic, but Kevin is also incredibly passionate about all things growing plants. Bonus discussion Miracle Fruit, one of Kevin's favorite plants.

If you watch, read, and listen to Black Dog content, then you know our Chief Scientific Officer Kevin Frender. Not only is his plant knowledge encyclopedic, but Kevin is also incredibly passionate about all things growing plants. Bonus discussion Miracle Fruit, one of Kevin's favorite plants.

This week on the Cultivation Cast with Noah and Kevin, they discuss begin prepared for any issues that may arise during your grow. Having spare parts, backup feeding options and dealing with power outages are discussed. Check out Cultivation Cast bi-weekly on iTunes, Google Play and Spotify. If you have questions you would like to … Continue reading Cultivation Cast | Being Prepared →

Today on Cultivation Cast, Kevin and Noah revisit the Black Dog LED Complete Grow Tent Kits. These grow tent kits were created with those just starting out in mind. The kits include everything you need except seed and soil to begin growing your own at ...

In this week’s episode of Cultivation Cast, Kevin and Noah discuss managing genetics. From seeds and clones to maintaining mother plants learn the ins and outs of keeping your best genetics for future grows. Have a topic or question?

Thanks for joining us today on Cultivation Cast. In this episode Kevin and Noah discuss giving your plants a little too much love. Learn the common mistakes we all have made as growers and how to avoid them.

This week on the Cultivation Cast, Kevin and Noah discuss light movers and the role they play in your grow.   Have a question for Cultivation Cast? Send them in to [email protected]

This week Kevin and Noah explain the benefits of supplemental LED lighting in a greenhouse environment. Send in your questions for podcast topics or general lighting information to [email protected]    

In this week’s Cultivation Cast, Kevin and Noah talk about the importance of air exchange inside a grow. If you have questions or topic suggestions, send them in to us at [email protected]

This week on Cultivation Cast, Noah and Kevin discuss the explosion of hemp in the marketplace and how the passing of the Farm Bill will affect the future of hemp.   Please send us your questions and comments to [email protected]

In this episode of Cultivation Cast, we discuss the end of the life cycle and everything involved with it. How do you know when it’s time to harvest? What do you look for? Kevin and Noah take you through the entire end of the plant’s lifecycle.

In this episode of Cultivation Cast, Kevin and Noah discuss different grow mediums and the challenges behind them. If you have any questions for the podcast, send them to [email protected].

In this week’s episode of Cultivation Cast, Noah and Kevin discuss the term Full Spectrum. What does this mean when referring to cultivation? Is it a real term or a marketing gimmick? If you have any topics you would like us to discuss on the podcast o...

In this week’s episode of Cultivation Cast, Noah and Kevin review the wattage rules for commercial growers in Massachusetts. They also reveal their findings from a test grow recently completed using these wattage guidelines.

This week we Noah and Kevin discuss hemp cultivation. With the rise of CBD, we are starting to see people growing their own hemp for CBD extraction. We go over the difference between hemp cultivation and cannabis cultivation.

Thanks for listening to another episode of Cultivation Cast. This week, Kevin and Noah go over the entire grow cycle of a plant from seed to harvest. If you are interested in growing your own, be sure to check out Black Dog LED’s line of complete LED g...

In this week’s Cultivation Cast, Kevin and Noah take a look at all the different types of nutrient options available to growers. From liquid to powder we give you a nice overview of the nutrient options available to you.

Starting up a new commercial grow facility can be a daunting task. In this week’s Cultivation Cast, Noah and Kevin explain the process of determining your lighting needs for a commercial grow facility. We would love to hear what questions you have for ...

In this week’s episode of Cultivation Cast we go over everything that comes in our Black Dog LED complete grow kit. This is a comprehensive kit designed to include everything you will need to start your very own indoor grow.

In this week’s episode of Cultivation Cast we discuss the new rules around commercial grows under the new Massachusetts wattage limitations. Kevin and Noah outline the rules and how they work and what they mean for commercial growers.

Welcome to Cultivation Cast! In this week’s episode Noah and Kevin talk about different growing methods and defining units of measurements for your grow. We hope you enjoy this podcast. If you would like to send us a question,

Welcome to Cultivation Cast! In this week’s episode Noah and Kevin talk about leaf surface temperature. We also discuss some misconceptions around using white LED lighting. We hope you enjoy this podcast. If you would like to send us a question,

Welcome to Cultivation Cast! In this initial episode we introduce you to Kevin and Noah, the owners of Black Dog LED. We discuss the history of Black Dog LED, the product history and the PhytoMAX-2 overview. We hope you enjoy this podcast.