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Have you ever wondered how industry leaders navigate the often unpredictable and ever-changing landscape of the nursery and hydroponics industry?  

In episode 8 of the GroShow Podcast, host Riley Jones chats with Sparetime Supply President/CEO Andrew Hosford and Regional Sales Manager Travis Mitzel. During the show, we cover everything from the origin of the "Sparetime" name and the celebration of their 40th anniversary to the challenges facing many nurseries and large-scale distributors nowadays and the importance of staying ahead of the curve.  

Later, we discussed the growing popularity of the Improved Gro-Slabs with pre-cut holes, the added benefit of Grodan’s green knowledge and the release of Pargro, an easy-to-use stone wool growing media ideal for boutique or craft growers looking to transition from coco or soil. 

And last but not least, we touched on Sparetime Supply’s upcoming Summer Expo, which takes place on August 10-11, 2023, at Recreation Grove in Willits, CA. For more information and to register for the event, visit www.sparetimesupply.com/summer-expo.  

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In episode 7, we sit down with Wesley Allen, Cultivation Manager at Ritual Green, a state-of-the-art facility in beautiful Windsor, Nova Scotia. During the show, Wes and the guys discuss everything from new strains and the joy of pheno-hunting to the benefits of Grodan stone wool and why working with expert crop consultants, like the knowledgeable and helpful Chad, has been a game changer for Ritual Green.   

One of the main topics of discussion during the episode was the challenges facing the Canadian cannabis industry and what growers can do to survive in such a highly competitive market. Wes shares his insights on the importance of staying ahead of the curve and why maintaining the cleanliness and consistency of your product is the goal. 

Of course, no conversation about cannabis cultivation would be complete without talking about substrates! Wes explains why Grodan stone wool is an ideal choice for growing cannabis and what substrate configuration they are running at their facility.

And, of course, we can't forget to mention the exciting things in store for Ritual Green! Wes gives us a sneak peek at upcoming strains, pheno-hunts, and more. 

Tune in to learn from one of the industry's best and brightest on the latest episode of the GroShow, powered by Grodan. 

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In episode six of the Grodan GroShow Podcast, host Riley Jones and Crop Consultant Chad Rigby are joined by special guests, the passionate Jeff and Sheri Aubin, founders of Smoker Farms, a beautiful micro-cultivation located in Kelowna, BC.

Throughout the show, Jeff and Sheri provide valuable insight into the ups and downs of cannabis cultivation in Canada and share their thoughts on everything from new technology to best growing practices. 

We also delve into the role and importance social media plays in today's day and age, why they prefer Grodan stone wool over other growing mediums and what the future holds for this fantastic duo. With their innovation and dedication to the craft, we have no doubt Smoker Farms will continue to make waves in the industry. 

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We’re excited to announce the return of the Grodan GroShow Podcast with the release of an all-new episode featuring expert crop consultant at Grodan, Chad Rigby. During episode five, we delve into innovative techniques for rootzone management and precision growing, how to prevent algae growth and the importance of initial saturation in early propagation.  

We also discuss the difference between vegetative and generative growth, and Chad provides valuable insights on how growers can steer with climate, irrigation, and EC.

Precision growing is a method that requires attention to detail and careful monitoring of the plant's environment. Following the techniques shared by Chad during the show, growers should be able to achieve optimal results and produce cleaner, healthier and higher quality cannabis plants, batch after batch. 

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In the fourth episode of the GroShow Podcast, Dave and Riley are joined by special guest Nicholas Sosiak, CFO at Cannara Biotech, located in beautiful Valleyfield, Quebec. During the show, Nicholas details his journey into the cannabis industry, how Cannara came to be, his love of genetics, the joys and challenges of the Canadian cannabis industry, and what’s next for Cannara. Also, we learn about Cannara's new mammoth 1M sq ft state-of-the-art hybrid greenhouse facility, purpose-built for cannabis, with, as Nicholas described, "every single bell and whistle you can think of.”   
 

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In episode three, Dave and Riley are joined by Chad McCoy (a.k.a. Cheddar), owner/cultivator of The Real McCoy, located in Carson City, Nevada. The Real McCoy is family owned and operated, with over 25 years of growing experience. During the show, we learn about how The Real McCoy came to be, what went into building his remarkable facility, and the challenges facing cultivators during this current climate. We also learn about Chad's process and physiology as a grower, cultivation techniques, trends he's a fan of, why he grows in Grodan exclusively, and what excites him about the industry's future.  

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Dave and Riley are joined by special guest Jonathan Stemeroff, Senior Irrigation Systems Designer at Innovative Growers Equipment and Chad Rigby, Technical Crop Advisor at Grodan, in episode two. From best practices to common misconceptions, Jonathan and Chad utilize their years of experience and green knowledge to educate and inspire cannabis growers, new and old. Also, Jonathan discusses his thesis, Irrigation Management Strategies for Medical Cannabis in Controlled Environments and what it felt like to be the first person to attain a graduate-level degree in cannabis production in North America.  

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In the first episode of the Grodan GroShow, co-host Dave and Riley sit down with guest Chad Rigby, Technical Crop Advisor at Grodan, to discuss best practices and common misconceptions when growing cannabis in Grodan stone wool. From choosing the ideal gro-block for your facility to the importance of keeping an irrigation schedule, this episode covers it all. Plus, Chad shares his thoughts on current industry trends he likes (and doesn’t) and what it was like to speak to the students of the Commerical Cannabis Production program at Niagara College and visit their legendary 'Cannabunker.'