In this episode, Alexandria Irons gives us the lowdown on her latest adventures, including a bumpy move to a new farm and an even bumpier car accident. She then dives into the nitty-gritty of explosive growth and nitrogen management with the Soil Doctor , Bryant, himself. They chat about the nitrogen cycle, its ecological impact, and the age-old debate of synthetic versus organic nitrogen. You'll get a crash course in soil testing, various nitrogen forms, and the importance of mixing it up for your plants. They cover everything from organic amendments to composting, foliar feeding, and eco-friendly gardening, along with a sneak peek at the Blaze Grow Along project. The debate over synthetic versus organic cultivation heats up, but they stress the importance of keeping things civil in the cannabis community.

***Host***

*Alexandria Irons [https://www.queenofthesungrown.com/]

***Featured Guest***

*Soil Doctor Bryant - [https://www.soildoctorconsulting.com/]

**Takeaways**

*The nitrogen cycle is like Mother Nature's circulatory system, keeping everything in balance and making sure plants don't throw a tantrum.

*Knowing your nitrogen forms—nitrate, ammonium, and amino acids—is as crucial as knowing the difference between sugar and salt in your kitchen.

*Soil testing and using a mix of nitrogen sources are key to keeping your garden green and guilt-free.

*Synthetic nitrogen's history is like a soap opera with plot twists affecting agriculture and ecology, reminding us to keep it natural and holistic.

*Tuning into your local environment and using tools like soil tests are essential for keeping your plants happy and your soil healthy.

*Understanding organic amendments and nitrogen sources is a must if you want your cannabis to grow like a champ.

*Composting and foliar feeding are the secret sauces for plant nutrition—think of them as your plants' daily vitamins.

*Different cultivation methods have varying ecological impacts, so let's keep the conversation positive and productive within the cannabis community.

*The Blaze Grow Along project has the potential to gather some epic data on cannabis cultivation—let's blaze trails, not just trails!

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