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The One Thing Growers Ignore About Lighting: Darkness

Every commercial cultivator knows how much lighting matters. You obsess over spectrum, intensity, photoperiod timing, and you hang fixtures with laser precision. But here’s the uncomfortable truth. Most lighting problems don’t happen when the lights are on. They happen in the dark. The dark cycle is a hormonal signal Cannabis is a short-day plant. It relies on long, uninterrupted nights to trigger and sustain flowering. That dark period isn’t exactly downtime, but rather a biochemical countdown. During that dark period, the plant builds …
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Understanding EC in Hydroponic Systems

Electrical conductivity (EC) measures a solution’s ability to carry an electrical charge. In hydroponics, EC is an important indicator of nutrient concentration, as it reflects the amount of dissolved fertilizer salts in the nutrient solution. By monitoring EC at different points in the system, growers can ensure plants receive adequate nutrients and track nutrient uptake.In this blog post, we’ll break down how EC works, its impact on plant development, how to measure it and what to do if adjustments are …
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