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Plastic is all around us. In our homes, workplaces, local supermarkets, food, and natural environments. The US annual output of plastic waste ranges in tens of millions of tons. According to data from 2018, the US generated around 35.7 million tons of plastic waste. Only a fraction was recycled – around 8.7%. The rest mostly […]
Confined to growing indoors for the summer? Looking to set yourself up a winter garden? Or looking for a great gift idea for the indoor grower? No worries, we’ve got your back! Because at ChilLed we’ve selected our top 5 favorite indoor gardening items — we made sure to include in a bonus for you […]
Is cannabis the saver of a destructive and struggling agriculture industry, or is it another weed in the machine doing more harm than good? Will it help us solve climate change, or is it creating a brave new world that helps us ignore our impending doom that it’s accelerating us to? While there is little […]
Worried your LED fixture is burning your crops? Or perhaps, you’re wondering if your grow light is even strong enough? It’s time to stop stressing out about light stress! No matter what kind of crop you’re growing here is how to easily ensure your plants are getting the correct amount of light. What is Light […]
Much to the joy of many marijuana enthusiasts, cannabis and many of the compounds within it have a number of therapeutic uses — with real hopes they can help replace certain drugs with harsh side effects and treat in places where other medications fail. However, before they celebrate too much, cannabis has a big problem […]
During Earth’s history, CO2 levels in the atmosphere varied highly, as did the concentrations of other greenhouse gases and the average global temperature. These fluctuations affected life greatly, but life also affected them. During the Cambrian era, some 530 million years ago, plants first emerged on our planet. The Cambrian Earth was a lot different […]
In a fascinating and fun turn of events, more outdoor cannabis cultivators are using supplemental lighting to alter the photoperiod their crops are receiving, with many saying it’s essential. In particular, it’s outdoor cultivators below the 30th parallel who are finding the photoperiod of the variety of cannabis crops cultivated in northern regions aren’t matching […]
Life is full of adversity and challenges that test our abilities to survive and overcome. If the hardships become too great, we can succumb to their ill effects or find a way to resist and become stronger, ready to move on to the next challenge. All living organisms go through this cycle, but each […]
Wispy, poor potency and unsellable as top-shelf, larf cannabis buds are a bane for many cannabis cultivators. But those larfy buds may not be the demons many growers make them out to be. In fact, for some, they can be a blessing, providing a little extra treat that would be gone if removed. Here is […]
Two giants enter the ring, and while the fight is ugly and the crowd even more unruly, a truce that amplifies our gardens can be found. The debate between synthetic and organic fertilizers has been roaring longer than most of us have been alive. But with climate change concerns, advancing agricultural technology, and growing awareness […]
Gardening and working with plants are long known for their relaxing and calming effects. But is there more to it than the simple joy of light physical work and putting your mind where your hands are? Researchers say there is. The vast microbiome of soil includes certain species of bacteria that are able to boost […]
There is no hiding behind the fact that commercial fruits and veggies aren’t cultivated and sold with the goal of maximizing their flavor. In the case of the now notoriously bland grocery store tomato, this is largely contributed to poor genetics. But while genetics do seemingly play the largest role in influencing flavor, it’s far […]
During our time as hunter-gatherers, the biggest threats to our food supply and safety were the elements and other animals. Trading this lifestyle for a life in organized units like villages increased food security and toned down the effect of environmental conditions on our food supply. By developing organized plant cultivation and sophisticated irrigation systems, […]
With rising energy prices seemly stuck on the tick-up, many indoor cultivators and those who use supplemental lighting are worried about how their next grow will affect their utility bill. Between the invasion of Ukraine to the pandemic’s relentless grip, electricity prices are soaring and having real effects on grow operations, both big and small. […]
In 2016, we released a video showing you how you can start Making Your Own Hydroponic Nutrients. One of the most popular videos we’ve ever created; six years later, this video is still surprising us with how many views it gets! But it honestly makes sense. Who doesn’t love a guide that shows you how […]
Potassium (K) is the 19th element of the Periodic table and the 8th most abundant element in Earth’s crust. Chemically, it belongs to the alkaline metal group. Elemental potassium is a soft, silvery metallic solid that vigorously reacts in contact with water, and burns with a light purplish flame. Due to its immense reactivity, elemental […]
Phosphorus (P) is the 15th element of the Periodic table and the 12th most abundant element in Earth’s crust. Chemically, it is classified as a non-metal. It has two major elemental forms – white and red phosphorus, and neither of the two occurs naturally due to their immense reactivity. At room temperature, this element is […]
The internet is flooded with how-to and gardening tip videos and articles promising to make your growing easy. Among the videos that have gathered millions of views are ones showing the uses of raw kitchen waste in the garden. Sounds like a win-win situation, where you reduce the output of waste in your home while […]
When a new gardener asks me what they can do to take their skills to the next level, I always tell them they need to learn how to read their plants. Now, I know how vexing that advice can be. I was on the receiving end of that advice for one too many years. Between […]
Propagating indoor plants is a great little trick in the gardening world. You can often take a well-loved plant and turn it into two, three, or a dozen identical plants! Talk about a win/win situation! You might be thinking, what is this dark magic? Well, it’s a fascinating process, and once you learn the basics, […]