Over the years, we have come across many practices that are utilized by veteran growers, that consistently contribute to their growing successes. We have listed some of these practices below in the hope that any of these hints can contribute to your growing success as well.<\/p>\n
Knowledge is king. If you do not monitor, you assume and when you make too many assumptions you begin to lose focus.
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Take time to patiently walk the crop<\/strong>. So many daily decisions cannot be made without close inspection of the plants and how they are responding to existing practises. No other plant part tells more about the overall condition of the plant than its root system. The status of the roots is a true reflection of its surrounding environment and practises that the roots have been subjected to. Performing routine checks on the media salts and pH levels allows you to react quickly to any sub-optimal conditions that warrant attention. In-house testing as well as commercial labs makes monitoring available to everyone. Excuse the pun, but profits can literally be washed away by improper watering. Water holding capacity of the media, varietal sensitivity and seasonal factors all play a role as to when and how to irrigate. Decisions need to be made daily especially during prolonged periods of inclement weather.<\/strong> Take time to recognize early tell-tale symptoms of plant stress whether it be insect, disease or nutrient related. Make this part of your daily routine and get other personnel involved in reporting symptoms that warrant attention. Early detection reduces and minimizes damage and reactive costs.<\/strong>
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Roots Talk<\/h3>\n
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Monitor Your Fertilization Program<\/h3>\n
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Water Management is a Fine Art<\/h3>\n
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Learn to be Pro-Active Rather than Reactive<\/h3>\n
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