Episodes
Good friend of the show Miles of WeedShouldTasteGood is back on the program! Today Miles discusses all of the natural farming, education, and breeding work that he has been up to since we last spoke- and he gives some amazing tips on soil growing as well! Miles breaks down how the bacteria in his ferments work, and how he applies a variety of recipes to the same fermentation process to see their different results on cannabis. Miles shares some recent shifts in perspective when it comes to...
Published 10/16/23
Nik from Rooted Leaf (use code GROWCAST) is back on the line to wrap up the soil nutrient elements in our Nutrient Deep Dive series! Nik catches us up with a quick recap and then dives into a few of the most important micronutrients, or the nutrients that are required in very small quantities. Nik talks about what those nutrient ratios should look like, and how minerals like Potassium will be needed in vastly greater quantities than the micronutrients we discuss today. Silica is first up, as...
Published 10/09/23
Potent Ponics Steve is back on the show! Our good friend returns from Thailand to do some gigging around the US while Thai politics and turmoil shakes out in the cannabis industry. Steve tells us stories from his time doing large scale soil grows in Thailand. He talks about the different strains that he got to observe and experience while traveling the Thai countryside, and he talks about the different profiles he experienced as well as the interesting local names. Steve discusses the...
Published 10/02/23
Our good friend Chitown Canna Chica is back on the program for the first time in while- and she has plenty of updates to share! Canna Chica talks about what she has been up to since last we spoke, and how many different strains she's gone through in the mean time. She talks about some of the standout strains that she has worked with in recent memory, and breaks down some of their flavor profiles and growth habits. This leads to a conversation about a special cut that got mauled by a rabbit...
Published 09/25/23
Dr. Grenskye formerly from Red Scare Seed Co now of Garden Goblin Genetics joins the show again! Grenskye tells us about his brand switch, and how he is moving away from his old name and onto a new project with some new genetics to boot. He talks about resurrecting some of his old Kashmir work, and how he is going to drop a variety of crosses with his new brand. The good doctor goes on to discuss his work in peppers- both growing and breeder. He talks about his fondness of different species,...
Published 09/18/23
[Re-uploaded with fixed sound] First time on the GrowCast Podcast feed- Jacob AKA OklahomaFungi joins the program! Jacob is a fungi expert and today he is here to talk to us about soil dwelling fungi, and why they should be on your mind as a cannabis gardener. OKFungi delves into the world of mycorrhizal fungi and explains to us what this classification means, and the many benefits that plants see from their presence- from making minerals soluble to transporting water and more. Jacob goes...
Published 09/11/23
First time on the GrowCast Podcast feed- Jacob AKA OklahomaFungi joins the program! Jacob is a fungi expert and today he is here to talk to us about soil dwelling fungi, and why they should be on your mind as a cannabis gardener. OKFungi delves into the world of mycorrhizal fungi and explains to us what this classification means, and the many benefits that plants see from their presence- from making minerals soluble to transporting water and more. Jacob goes on to discuss trichoderma in...
Published 09/11/23
Blu Mat code GROWCAST is LIVE at www.sustainablevillage.com for 10% off  Michael Box from Sustainable Village is BACK! Today Michael is here to talk about his favorite subject- WATER, and how to administer it. Michael gives us an update on what he's been up to since he was last on the show, and some of the advancements he's implemented with the Blu Mat system. The conversation turns to water conservation, which is an incredibly important yet often overlooked part of cultivation. Michael...
Published 09/04/23
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Published 08/30/23
Matthew Gates of PESTAPALOOZA is back on GrowCast! Today he joins the program to talk about biological controls- specifically bio control sprays. Gates shares his thoughts on biocontrols in general, and talks about how we need to take a specific approach to selection and application of these products. He talks about pest killing fungi, and how different species tend to operate. Gates goes on to extrapolate on a few of the most common biocontrol sprays, including BTI, BTK, spinosad, and more....
Published 08/28/23
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Published 08/25/23
Good friend of the show and creator of Bokashi Earthworks Brandon Rust is back! Today he joins the program to discuss dealing with extreme heat, nutrient exchange, and more. Brandon expounds on the important role of silica when dealing with extreme heat, and also emphasizes that having adequate silica available helps deal with both extremely hot AND extremely cold temperatures. This leads to a conversation about bottled silica products, and how depending on the form of the silica provided,...
Published 08/21/23
Rhizo Rich from GrowCast Seed Co is back on the program for an episode about cloning, breeding, and more! Rich gives us an update on his new Apes in Space pollination, and we highlight on of his more popular recent strains, the Peaches En Regalia (named by Wolfman). Rich shares the different expressions he's observed in the PER as well as the other Peachquake crosses, and how well each of them seems to wash. The conversation turns towards taking cuttings, and Rich dives deep into his favorite...
Published 08/14/23
The Flavor Pharm: A Terpene Tasting and Education Experience Tampa, FLA, Sept 9 (Use code GROWCAST) Rhizo Rich Breeder Workshop Richmond and VA Beach, Sept 16+17 (Use code GROWCAST) Today's episode is an audio from a Member's Only live stream from July 15th for an Ask Me Anything! Every other Saturday we go live for the members and answer all of their gardening and cannabis questions, you can find the entire video version in membership as well. On this AMA, Wolfman, Rich and MBS join...
Published 08/07/23
Rooted Leaf Nutrients has BOOSTED code GROWCAST to 30% discount for AUGUST ONLY! Nik is back to discuss possibly the most important soil fertilizer nutrient for cannabis: Potassium! Nik extrapolates on the incredible variety of biological processes that require potassium within our cannabis plants, and how it's a crucial building block when it comes to producing the compounds that we care about in the trichome head. Nik also expounds on the link between potassium expenditure and the plant's...
Published 08/01/23
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Published 07/27/23
Grower Joe from The Basement Grow Show joins us for the first time on GrowCast Podcast! Joe is here to share his personal journey into cannabis cultivation, and what eventually led him to be a cannabis content creator full time. Joe talks about growing up in Canada, and how cannabis was treated pre legalization. This leads to a conversation about how wild the legalization of cannabis was in Canada, and the strange differences to compare to USA- such as the ability, and at times requirement,...
Published 07/24/23
About to leave The Biodome and head to Michigan for Legacy Michigan where I'll be speaking Saturday Lots of updates and teasers in this mini ep... PESTAPALOOZA! San Diego and LA July 29+30 DON'T MISS THIS EVENT! Grab your tickets now or attend via ZOOM - the most unique event in cannabis is coming to California! USE CODE GROWCAST for $20 off New Rhizo Rich pollination in the works - brand new male, new crosses before working on GC gear further! Limited time code boost at...
Published 07/19/23
Kyle from The FOOP is BACK BABY! Today he's here to discuss growing at scale during the extreme summer heat, cloning tips, and lots of veggie talk. Kyle talks to us about dealing with extreme heat in our cannabis gardens, and how to change your watering schedule to keep your plants cool in the intense sun. This leads to a conversation about temperature above and below ground, and how your container's material will influence things like dryback.  Then Kyle shares his top veggies to grow during...
Published 07/17/23
LEGACY MICHIGAN! Hartford, MI, July 21-23. I will be there, the team will be there, and TERP WIZARD will be there! The Wiz is back! Terp Wizard returns to the show to update us on aaaaall the work he has been up to. Wizard talks to us about his new pollination, where he is working with a sour profile he found in Top Dawg's work. The Wiz explains his fondness for sours, and the guys talk about old school Midwest dank. Terp Wizard also explains his shift in approach when it comes to...
Published 07/10/23
PESTAPALOOZA! Come to the one of a kind IPM Masterclass and all day Pest Fest- complete with catered dinner and LOADED GOODIE BAG! Socal July 29-30, Florida October 7-8 - NOW ON ZOOM! Cannabis IPM Specialist Matthew Gates is back on the show for an episodes all about BUGS! Today Matthew discusses his top three beneficial organisms to introduce to your garden. From insecticidal fungi to predator mites, Matthew explains why these creatures are beneficial to us in our gardens, and how to apply...
Published 07/03/23
Identifying issues quickly and accurately in your grow can be the difference between a successful harvest, and total crop loss- on this episode of GrowCast, fan favorite Marybeth Sanchez joins the program to help you identify FOUR COMMON PROBLEMS that plague growers. MBS starts with two common deficiencies: magnesium, and potassium- she walks us through how to accurately ID these issues, why they are important to address, and how to quickly fix them. This leads to a larger conversation about...
Published 06/26/23
Great friend of the show OKCalyxx is back again on GrowCast Podcast! Today he is here to discuss his preparations for a potentially blazing summer, followed by a cooling autumn season. Calyxx highlights the importance of avoiding mold and mildew during the hot muggy summer months, with an an emphasis on the need to properly prune your plants right around flowering time. Avoiding heat in the summer is also critical, and getting those shade cloths up can be a life saver. OKCalyxx goes on to say...
Published 06/19/23
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Published 06/17/23
Rhizo Rich is BACK to discuss some of the more RARE and LIMITED GrowCast Seed Co Strains (some of which just left the vault)... Rich talks about how far his breeding work has come, from giving away thousands of seeds for free, to becoming a full time breeder with demand for his amazing work. This leads to a little history lesson about Rhizo Rich, what he was involved in before becoming a breeder, and how he got the Rhino monicker. Rich and Jordan dive deep into some rare GC strain reviews...
Published 06/12/23