Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

William Evans has been working in the horticulture and nursery industry for over 20 years and brings a wealth of experience to the table. Today’s podcast is all about containers. While I’ve always been a proponent of planting directly into the ground when possible, this is not an option in many situations and propagation is best done in small trays or containers. William shares with us how containers can dramatically reduce transplant shock, improve worker efficiency, increase plant health, and a myriad of other benefits. We also talk about how the wrong container can cause major issues resulting in poor growth, root girdling, and even the potential for your container being a source of contamination. We also discuss and exciting organic solution for slugs in your garden. https://www.kisorganics.com/pages/cannabis-cultivation-and-science-podcast-episode-18

Learn the pros and cons of soil testing as well as how to understand and interpret the results. Our guest this week is Kris Borgman. Kris earned a Bachelors of Science in Crop and Soil Science from Washington State University and has 19 years’ experience in agronomy, field management, sustainable programs surrounding agricultural, turf and natural environments. He is the currently the President of Agronomy for UNIBEST International who are the makers of the Soil Savvy Test Kits. The Ion Exchange technology in these kits has been utilized by large agribusiness companies like Wilbur Ellis, McGregor, Crop Production Services, Simplot, and more. Kris also manages a large family drylands and irrigated wheat farming operation in Eastern Washington. https://www.kisorganics.com/pages/cannabis-cultivation-and-science-podcast-episode-17

Our guest this week is Jessi Bloom. Jessi is a Northwest native and comes from a strong background of horticulture and environmental sciences. She is passionate about animals, permaculture and making functional gardens beautiful. She travels nationwide as a speaker and is the best-selling author of Free-Range Chicken Gardens and  Practical Permaculture Design. Jessi’s work has gotten press and been featured in many national and local media outlets from the NY Times, Better Homes & Gardens, Sunset Magazine, DISNEY, Martha Stewart Living, Mother Earth News, UTNE Reader, Fine Gardening Magazine and PBS’s Growing a Greener World TV.  I met Jessi quite a few years ago now and we became good friends. She was instrumental in designing and planning our farm and is a big part of the community. Her book, Practical Permaculture Design is a “must read” in my opinion if for no other reason than to get you thinking about how to best utilize and structure your farm or garden and get a better understanding of how Permaculture might apply in your life. https://www.kisorganics.com/pages/cannabis-cultivation-and-science-podcast-episode-16    

Suzanne Wainwright-Evans is an Ornamental Entomologist specializing in integrated pest management.  Suzanne has been involved in the Green Industry for more than 25 years with a primary focus on biological control and using pesticides properly.  She is a graduate of the University of Florida with degrees in both Entomology and Environmental Horticulture.  She has worked throughout the United States and internationally consulting to greenhouses, nurseries, and landscapers. Learn about biosecurity, biocontrols, and much much more. We discuss fungus gnats, root aphids, broad mites and the dreaded hemp russet mite in this week's podcast.  https://www.kisorganics.com/pages/cannabis-cultivation-and-science-podcast-episode-15

Let's talk biochar. What is biochar and what makes it special? Is all biochar the same? How do we evaluate it? Can I just use charcoal? Learn the answers to these questions and more from Renel Anderson, founder of Black Owl Biochar, one of the leading biochar companies in the nation. https://www.kisorganics.com/pages/cannabis-cultivation-and-science-podcast-episode-14

What is the future of cannabis cultivation? Jaya Palmer and I explore some of the latest advancements in the industry around lighting technology, photo biology, organic certification, genetic drift in cannabis, predatory insects, as well as what is going on with some of the largest cannabis cannabis companies in North America. https://www.kisorganics.com/pages/cannabis-cultivation-and-science-podcast-episode-13

Our guest this week is not only an awesome grower and passionate gardener, but also a good friend. Jaya Palmer is a biological horticulture consultant. His mission is to excite and inspire people to utilize cannabis as a fulcrum to raise consciousness. Jaya brings us some exciting and practical tips for setting up your grow room as well as an introduction to using predatory mites and beneficial bugs. https://www.kisorganics.com/pages/cannabis-cultivation-and-science-podcast-episode-12  

In this episode, we interview Dr. Robert Faust, President of Bioag where we talk about humates, humic and fulvic acid, and much more. Dr. Faust is a leading expert in agroecology providing integrated services throughout the world including the United States, Egypt, Belize, Jamaica and Mexico to assist in reducing dependency on chemical fertilizers and pesticides using new biotechnology and foliar fertilizers to increase crop yields and create sustainable systems. https://www.kisorganics.com/pages/cannabis-cultivation-and-science-podcast-episode-11

This is the second part of my interview with Nelson Lindsley of Poetry of Plants. Nelson has been cultivating cannabis for over a decade and working in the industry for over two decades. Over the last three years he has consulted on cultivation sites in Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Pennsylvania and California. Currently, he is building a research and development facility for the design of cultivar specific study and working with several of the leading LED horticultural lighting companies on implementing technology in controlled environments before the products come to market. https://www.kisorganics.com/pages/cannabis-cultivation-and-science-podcast-episode-10

This is the first part of my interview with Nelson Lindsley of Poetry of Plants. Nelson has been cultivating cannabis for over a decade and working in the industry for over two decades. Over the last three years he has consulted on cultivation sites in Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Pennsylvania and California. Currently, he is building a research and development facility for the design of cultivar specific study and working with several of the leading LED horticultural lighting companies on implementing technology in controlled environments before the products come to market. https://www.kisorganics.com/pages/cannabis-cultivation-and-science-podcast-episode-9