Ravi Roy, Monarch Cannabis Consulting

Ravi Roy joins us as another Canadian cannabis consultant located in Toronto. As a passionate home grower of over 15 years of pretty much anything “he can get his hands on”, he started consulting on home grows immediately after federal legalization happened in Canada in October 2018. After years around the cannabis industry, he decided to take the leap, start his own business, and help others learn how to maximize their 4 plant maximum in Canada. Ravi’s current grow set up consists of 2 1000w HPS lights 10x20 room in flower, T5 fluorescent bulbs 3’x10’ for his veg and clone room. Ravi tries to stick to as organic as possible for his Ultra Soil, using bat guano, coco, peat moss, perlite, glacier rock dust, compost, and a few more additives to grow his plants in. What is Ravi’s tip to improve overall plant health? Dial-in your environment and getting it to the exact spot that cannabis thrives in. There are lots of variables to consider, like lighting, airflow, cooling and so many more. How do you maximize your yield off a limited plant count? The right nutrients, whether they are synthetic nutrients or organic soil it’s important to have the right balance. Giving your plants exactly what it needs, when it needs it, is critical to getting the most out of your plants! Also, good genetics are important along with plant training to ensure yields are up to your desires. What’s a unique tip Ravi brings to the show? Dial-in your soil and pay attention to plant pruning. Know where your good bud sites are, light penetration is important and know how to top, FIM and low stress train your girls. Determination, dedication, and passion are the 3 character traits that Ravi thinks make the most successful grower. These three traits are ones that will help you overcome any situation that you may encounter in the garden, and ensure you have a successful grow time after time. Ravi’s parting words? Remain determined and passionate. Good things come to those who wait. Stick to your passion and good things will come of it. You will continue to learn with each and every grow, so stick with it and keep your dream alive. Don’t give up even after failure, and go after what your mind can conceptualize.  You can find and connect with Ravi on Instagram at @monarchcannabisconsulting. If you’re in Toronto or the surrounding areas and need a little help or guidance, reach out to Ravi or us here at the show, [email protected], and we can help make the connection and get you the help that you need to deliver the results you desire. If you liked this interview, and want to hear more from this week's Homegrown Helper please head over to http://thehomegrownhelpers.com/bonus and download the rest of the show! Brought to you by Nute Tools and Gorilla Grow Tents. Become a member at mygrowpass.com to gain access to exclusive audio content, amazing discounts, and our $5k quarterly giveaway! Nute tools is an amazingly simple device, allowing you to precisely measure your nutrients without ever wasting a single drop. Comprised of a 100ml syringe and a 14-inch stainless steel needle, it’s perfect to fit in any bottled nutrient on the market. With a 1 year warranty and a multitude of uses, this is a must-have in any serious gardeners tool kit. Visit nutetools.com and use code Growcast to save 10% off, or join GrowPass and get a code for 25% off your very own nute tool. Frustrated with cheap, flimsy grow tents that don't stand the test of time, a group of California growers, designers, and engineers collaborated in San Francisco in 2011 to revolutionize the future of indoor gardening.  Each Gorilla Grow Tent comes with a FREE 1-foot height extension kit, and if that‘s not enough, Gorilla has 2-foot extension kits available, allowing your tent to reach an astounding height of nearly 10 FEET! It's the tallest, thickest, and strongest grow tent on the market. Visit gorillagrowtent.com and use code Growcast for free shipping! If you’re ready to really save some money, join mygrowpass.com to gain access to a 10% off code. They are also giving away 1 4x8 grow tent to a lucky winner in our $5K quarterly giveaway drawn on October 1.