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Do you want big yields, big plants and less work? Check out this method of growing using the new AutoPot PlantSkirt method for unrivalled simplicity and plant growth.

Phosphorus is the 15th element on the periodic table with the symbol ‘P’. Due to its high reactivity Phosphorus is never found as a free element because it is highly reactive.

In this cold wintery weather, our relative humidity (RH) drops drastically. Knowing your RH is essential for healthy plants during vegetative growth and flowering.In vegetative growth plants require higher levels (>70%) of humidity to flourish and reach their potential. This is achieved in a number of ways;1) Make sure plants are grouped close together to create a microclimate.2) Any oscillating or clip fans that are on need to be off, this applies for air in as well. These remove any humidity you may be achieving.3) A wet towel or bucket of water may help in raising humidity levels.4) Domes that...

Demystifying Lumens, Lux and PAR LED lights require new thinking about the way we measure light for use by plants. The typical rating most growers are familiar with is the “lumen.” The definition of the lumen is the total light produced within the range of the human visual response. It tells us nothing about the distribution of that light energy over the spectrum, and most importantly, it doesn’t tell us how much is useful for plants. The problem with lumens is especially pronounced when measuring light at the far ends of the human visual response curve. Consider three lamps—red, green...

Grow it yourself: chilli pepper Did you know that Europeans only came into contact with the chilli pepper after Columbus discovered America? Since then, over 3,000 registered species have been developed. Of these, five are widely cultivated: Capsicum annum,Capsicum chinense, Capsicum baccatum, Capsicum frutescens and Capsicumpubescens. All have their own special characteristics.  Capsicum annum: Annuum means annual, but strictly speaking this is incorrect since under the right conditions, these chilli plants can be kept for years. This variety of chilli is the easiest to grow. Most common chillies belong to this variety: Bell Pepper (paprika),jalapeño, cayenne pepper, Serrano and all 'waxed' peppers. The...