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Friend of the show and lighting expert Dr. MJ Coco joins us on this episode all about underlighting your garden canopy. Coco explains which types of garden benefit most from undercanopy lighting, and which situations benefit less. He also explains how to properly apply underlighting when it comes to light schedule and ppfd, and breaks down exactly how plants utilize photon energy when gathered from the bottom. Join GrowCast Membership TODAY! The best community in cultivation. Personal 24/7 garden support, Members Only content and discounts, and the Grand Pheno Hunt! www.growcast.com/membership  Code GROWCAST15 now works with grow KITS from AC Infinity! www.acinfinity.com use promo code GROWCAST15 for 15% off the BEST grow fans in the game, plus tents, pots, scissors, LED lights, and more! 20% off www.rootedleaf.com with code GROWCAST sitewide!

Mark from GreenGro joins the show for an incredible episode about taking a GOOD soil grow to a GREAT soil grow. Mark talks about the lack of minerals in most soil mixes, and the abundance of filler. He discusses the process of applying fermented biochar, and how people misuse the input. Mark also gives tips on heavy metal testing, water quality, and phosphorous fixing microbes. Join GrowCast Membership TODAY! The best community in cultivation. Personal 24/7 garden support, Members Only content and discounts, and the Grand Pheno Hunt! www.growcast.com/membership  Code GROWCAST15 now works with grow KITS from AC Infinity! www.acinfinity.com use promo code GROWCAST15 for 15% off the BEST grow fans in the game, plus tents, pots, scissors, LED lights, and more! 20% off www.rootedleaf.com with code GROWCAST sitewide!

Prolific pollen chucker and friend of the show Terp Wizard stops by to talk about his recent mango drop, and using a variety of garden techniques to maximize biodiversity and increase flavor and aroma output. 20% off www.rootedleaf.com with code GROWCAST sitewide! Join GrowCast Membership TODAY! The best community in cultivation. Personal 24/7 garden support, Members Only content and discounts, and the Grand Pheno Hunt! www.growcast.com/membership  Code GROWCAST15 now works with grow KITS from AC Infinity! www.acinfinity.com use promo code GROWCAST15 for 15% off the BEST grow fans in the game, plus tents, pots, scissors, LED lights, and now REFILLABLE FILTERS!

Coffee show is back w/ an episode on TERPS :) check it out!  NEW COFFEE SHOW! We pick up right where we left off with friend of the show JLS Monster- on this episode he discusses how he maximizes the yield in his garden, why he loves chem profiles so much, and how just because a cut is frosty doesn't mean it's not "all stalk." Join GrowCast Membership TODAY! The best community in cultivation. Personal 24/7 garden support, Members Only content and discounts, and the Grand Pheno Hunt! www.growcast.com/membership Code GROWCAST15 now works with grow KITS from AC Infinity! www.acinfinity.com use promo code GROWCAST15 for 15% off the BEST grow fans in the game, plus tents, pots, scissors, LED lights, and now REFILLABLE FILTERS!

Update on GC channel and future content :) GrowCast Podcast will return in the next 2 weeks www.growcast.com/guide for the free beginner's guide Richmond VA Breeder Class- June 6 VA Beach Breeder Class- June 7 www.growcast.com/events for classes

HAPPY 420! Cult Cup just 12 days away. Grab your tickets at growcast.com/events (00:00) Intro and newly discovered aromatics (03:26) Consumption method flavor nuance (10:19) Heat as a flavor catalyst (15:58) Riley's grow and veggie garden This is a part two with Riley Kirk, you can catch up on the last episode or just pick up right here! On this installment, Riley talks about the nuance of flavor that comes from compounds (some of which are just being discovered) not only being present and produced by our flowers- but also by interacting and transmuting when introduced to things like heat and pressure. Riley also shares some insights into her own grow, as a researcher who also takes the extra step to grow the plant herself. BOGO on GrowCast Seed Co: www.growcast.com/seeds 42% off www.rootedleaf.com with code GROWCAST this week only Join GrowCast Membership TODAY! The best community in cultivation. Personal 24/7 garden support, Members Only content and discounts, and the Grand Pheno Hunt! www.growcast.com/membership  Code GROWCAST15 now works with grow KITS from AC Infinity! www.acinfinity.com use promo code GROWCAST15 for 15% off the BEST grow fans in the game, plus tents, pots, scissors, LED lights, and now REFILLABLE FILTERS!

PART ONE OF TWO Cult Cup 2026, Saturday May 2nd, Loves Park IL! Don't miss the biggest event of the year: www.growcast.com/events  (00:00) Introduction & staying connected with patients (06:05) Skatole resembles DMT (09:31) Compounds that make experiences go "up or down" (14:13) Follow your nose (18:48) Riley's favorite medicinal compound Fan favorite Dr. Riley Kirk returns to the program to pick up right where we left off. Today she is here to discuss how aromatic compound affect our canna experience, and also how they affect our health. Riley points out some of her favorite compounds and extrapolates on how they function in the human body, and shares some interesting facts around more psychedelic chemovars... Join GrowCast Membership TODAY! The best community in cultivation. Personal 24/7 garden support, Members Only content and discounts, and the Grand Pheno Hunt! www.growcast.com/membership  Code GROWCAST15 now works with grow KITS from AC Infinity! www.acinfinity.com use promo code GROWCAST15 for 15% off the BEST grow fans in the game, plus tents, pots, scissors, LED lights, and now REFILLABLE FILTERS!

VIRGINIA CLASS! 6/6/2026 - Rhizo Rich Breeder Workshop - www.growcast.com/events (00:00) Intro and Dr. Coco's consulting work (04:37) 12/12 during veg: Dr. Coco's take (16:28) Tips for caring for mother plants (21:39) Shortening veg for more harvests per year? (30:49) Diagnosing intersex plant causes Dr. Coco returns to discuss the idea behind "the end of the veg light cycle," as proposed in a very interesting High Times article. This begs the question: when does 12/12 from seed or clone make reasonable sense, and when is it a waste of time? Dr. Coco also shares his best tips on keeping mothers alive and happy for long periods of time. Join GrowCast Membership TODAY! The best community in cultivation. Personal 24/7 garden support, Members Only content and discounts, and the Grand Pheno Hunt! www.growcast.com/membership  GrowCast Seed Co KLM DROP IS LIVE! Members get $20 off per pack- this Key Lime Madness Drop is going fast so don't miss it! www.growcast.com/seeds Code GROWCAST15 now works with grow KITS from AC Infinity! www.acinfinity.com use promo code GROWCAST15 for 15% off the BEST grow fans in the game, plus tents, pots, scissors, LED lights, and now REFILLABLE FILTERS!

(00:00) Intro and How Testing Works (04:54) Plant STDs... (06:30) Fusarium: Tier 10 Foe (11:09) Managing Pathogens (16:12) Incorrect Soil Sampling (21:57) Sap Testing Science Use code GROWCAST at www.rimrockanalytical.com Taylor from Rimrock Analytical joins the program for an eye opening episode about pathogen, viroids, soil testing and more. Taylor discusses how insidious an infection like Fusarium can be, and how many pathogens can lay dormant similar to how viruses and viroids do. These diseases can act similarly to STDs in humans, safe and clean gardening practices are one of the only ways to avoid contamination. Taylor also discusses soil testing, and highlights the importance of doing proper sample collection on your soil beds- lest your test be rendered meaningless... Join GrowCast Membership TODAY! The best community in cultivation. Personal 24/7 garden support, Members Only content and discounts, and the Grand Pheno Hunt! www.growcast.com/membership  GrowCast Seed Co KLM DROP IS LIVE! Members get $20 off per pack- this Key Lime Madness Drop is going fast so don't miss it! www.growcast.com/seeds Code GROWCAST15 now works with grow KITS from AC Infinity! www.acinfinity.com use promo code GROWCAST15 for 15% off the BEST grow fans in the game, plus tents, pots, scissors, LED lights, and now REFILLABLE FILTERS!

(00:00) Intro and Mixed Pheno Washing (03:42) Modified Mousse Cultivar Breakdown (09:43) Chocolate, Cheddar and Complex Profiles (13:17) Medicinal Value of Certain Profiles (16:33) JLS' Garden tips (21:23) Thoughts on Chop and Drop JLS Monster is BACK! Today we are discussing some of the flavor profiles that are exhibited in his lines, and how different combinations offer different medicinal benefits. Jeremy describes the chocolate and cheese that defines a lot of his work, and why it's so important to find a good keeper for washing. He also gives his best tips and tricks for home growers, encouraging all of us to remember to keep it clean! Join GrowCast Membership TODAY! The best community in cultivation. Personal 24/7 garden support, Members Only content and discounts, and the Grand Pheno Hunt! www.growcast.com/membership  GrowCast Seed Co KLM DROP IS LIVE! Members get $20 off per pack- this Key Lime Madness Drop is going fast so don't miss it! www.growcast.com/seeds Code GROWCAST15 now works with grow KITS from AC Infinity! www.acinfinity.com use promo code GROWCAST15 for 15% off the BEST grow fans in the game, plus tents, pots, scissors, LED lights, and now REFILLABLE FILTERS!

(00:00) Intro and Max's Story (03:55) The Crazy Canna Times (08:24) Scaling up Your Grow (12:02) Monitoring Your Garden (17:06) Nightmare Infestations (20:57) Rodents (22:45) Should I Join the Industry? Brand new guest Max Jackson joins the podcast for an entertaining and enlightening episode on joining the canna industry professionally, what he's learned from both small and large scale application, and nightmare pest scenarios. Max highlights the need for passionate individuals on both the production and patient advocacy side, and gives his best advice on how to get started. Max also shares his best cultivation tips with the audience, and emphasizes the importance of proper garden monitoring. Join GrowCast Membership TODAY! Connect with the most active, vibrant cannabis community in the entire world. Personal 24/7 garden support, Members Only content and discounts, and the Grand Pheno Hunt! www.growcast.com/membership  GrowCast Seed Co KLM DROP IS LIVE! Members get $20 off per pack- this Key Lime Madness Drop is going fast so don't miss it! www.growcast.com/seeds Code GROWCAST15 now works with grow KITS from AC Infinity! www.acinfinity.com use promo code GROWCAST15 for 15% off the BEST grow fans in the game, plus tents, pots, scissors, LED lights, and now REFILLABLE FILTERS!

(00:00) Intro and Home Washing Mentality (01:37) Keeping Things TOO Cold (05:39) Water Quality and RO Filters (09:11) Ending STRONG During Freeze Dry (14:19) Revolutionizing Test Washing (19:20) Open Source Information, Final Thoughts Matt from Lowtemp Industries is back for the second part of his epic interview- in this installment Matt discusses some of the biggest tips, tricks, and secrets to making top quality concentrate at home. From temperature optimization to understanding yield analytics- Matt covers it all. Matt also teases and exciting new product drop coming soon from Lowtemp that will change the way we test wash plants... www.growcast.com/membership -  Join the BEST Community in Cultivation www.rimrockanalytical.com - For all your sex testing, pathogen testing, & more - use code GROWCAST www.acinfinity.com - The BEST Grow Gear in the game, use code GROWCAST15

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(00:00) Intro & Brandon's Deadly Pathogen (06:28) Pathogen Symptons & Research Study on Alternaria (11:01) Biocontrols & Minerals to Fight Pathogens (20:20) How Trichoderma Kills Pathogens (24:41) Recap and Teasers Brandon Rust returns to the program for an episode about PATHOGENS! Often misdiagnosed, this subject is extremely important and knowing how to battle back bad biology could be the difference between a heavy and sticky harvest, and total crop loss. Brandon shares the story of his pathogenic Alternaria infection, and what his research found. He also gives tips on how to fight off pathogens, and shares some insight into why Trichoderma is so effective at killing off harmful biology. www.growcast.com/membership -  Join the BEST Community in Cultivation www.rimrockanalytical.com - For all your sex testing, pathogen testing, & more - use code GROWCAST www.acinfinity.com - The BEST Grow Gear in the game, use code GROWCAST15

(00:00) Intro and Matt's Background (04:28) Tips: Workspace, and. Going Big (07:25) Test Washing and Big Dumpers (12:18) Clear Tech and Oxygen (14:29) Gettiing Rosin into Carts (16:28) Blending for Higher Yield (19:56) Hashinene and Volatile Terps (21:39) Reclaiming Terps from Ice (24:54) Fats, Lipids, and Waxes Brand new guest Matt from Low Temp Plates joins us for an incredibly enlightening episode about the top tips and tricks for making world-class rosin at home. Matt talks about press loss, maximizing yield, and optimizing your work flow- but he also drops some incredible knowledge on reclaiming terpenes from freeze dryer ice, mixing bubble hashes to increase press yields, and more. Be sure to check out www.lowtemp-plates.com for more! Second part of this interview dropping soon, stay tuned. ----- Join GrowCast Membership TODAY! Connect with the most active, vibrant cannabis community in the entire world. Personal 24/7 garden support, Members Only content and discounts, and the Grand Pheno Hunt! www.growcast.com/membership  GrowCast Seed Co KLM DROP IS LIVE! Members get $20 off per pack- this Key Lime Madness Drop is going fast so don't miss it! www.growcast.com/seeds Code GROWCAST15 now works with grow KITS from AC Infinity! www.acinfinity.com use promo code GROWCAST15 for 15% off the BEST grow fans in the game, plus tents, pots, scissors, LED lights, and now REFILLABLE FILTERS!