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The light that drives our crops’ photosynthetic process is dynamic, with the ability to fluctuate over and through their canopy of leaves at any given moment. Everything from wind to intermittent clouds to the sun rising and setting can change the amount of light a plant receives every second and in any given area. And […]
Sulfur (S) is the 16th element of the periodic table, the 5th most common element on Earth, and the 10th most abundant element in the universe by mass. It is widely found in nature as a constituent of both organic and inorganic compounds. It is a reactive non-metal with a strong odor and very peculiar […]
Magnesium (Mg) is the ninth most abundant element in the universe and the fourth on our lovely blue planet (after iron, silicon, and oxygen). Chemically, it is an alkaline earth metal and occupies 12th place in the periodic table. This shiny gray substance makes up a significant chunk of Earth – about 13%. Aside […]
Calcium (Ca) is many things. It is the 20th element of the periodic table, the fifth most abundant element on Earth, making up about 3.6% of its lithosphere. Chemists classify it as an alkaline earth metal, and it is the third most abundant metal found on our planet. Calcium can be widely found in nature […]
The growing world population, climate change, and depletion of agricultural land have put tremendous pressure on researchers and growers to find new ways to produce more nutritious food while using fewer input materials. Soil and water pollution caused by the excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides in traditional, open-field agriculture threaten freshwater supplies and ecosystems. […]
Hello growers, It’s been quite the year for most of us and as we venture on into 2022 I wanted to provide you with an update on what’s been happening around here at ChilLED. First and foremost, The Guardian. If you’ve been following along since April you know that we are super stoked to get […]
See how commercial cannabis grower Chris Craig and his farm, Arlington Home Grown, found success in growing his crops under the Commercial Growcraft X6-600W. If you’re a commercial grower looking to make the switch to LED in your facility contact us for more information, including volume pricing.
Compared to growing plants outdoors, indoor plant cultivation circumvents many dangers that can occur under the open sky. Aside from being sheltered from the elements, indoor plants are also less exposed to pests and diseases. However, this doesn’t mean that indoor plant cultivation is impervious to these problems. Although the enemies are less numerous, some […]
Many people think houseplants purely accent a home’s decor. They add a pop of color in a dreary corner or some texture to visually soften a space. The truth is, though, houseplants have many benefits beyond their looks, from improving air quality to soothing sunburns. I’ll admit, I’m a little biased when it comes […]
A quick look around and all your plants look great…every one appears healthy and green, with no apparent signs of a problem like yellowing leaves or brown spots. You exhale, thinking you’re on the right track and all your hard work will pay off shortly when you’re rewarded with a bountiful harvest. But then […]
Onto the great outdoors and the dinner table. I have had my Growcraft garden up for about 4 months now, and I can say, without a doubt, it’s been a great experience. This will be my last entry for this little 2-part series, but I have some fun interactive things in store for the Growcraft […]
In part 1 of my series “Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Growing Cannabis“, I covered how cannabis is an easy plant to grow, that many growers are giving their plants too many nutrients, the importance of learning multiple plant training techniques, and why it’s great to grow multiple plants. In part 2, […]
If you are looking for how to transfer your cannabis growing skills to growing other plants, becoming the ultimate green thumb I know you can be, you are in the right place. As a sole cannabis grower turned general gardener, two of the most frequent questions I get are, “What do I need to […]
One of the most important aspects of growing up is becoming comfortable making mistakes. Mistakes will always happen, but if you approach them from the right mindset and capitalize on them, they truly are happy little accidents. For example, I made a lot of mistakes with my first few grows. From freaking out over nothing […]
Led by Professor Bruce Bugbee in the United States, Utah State University (USU) has been at the forefront in cannabis research, specifically in the cultivation and sale of medical hemp. Known for his work with NASA and the cultivation of crops beyond Earth, Bugbee is a self-proclaimed cannabis myth-buster who prides himself on his research […]
From CFL to HID to LED. If you’re debating if you should upgrade your grow lights, you’re probably feeling pretty stressed right now. I remember putting together my first LED fixture a few years back when upgrading my lights for the second time. It was a bar build using the new Samsung LED strips. I […]
I’ve had the Growcraft X1 up and running for about a month now. Despite some bumps, not due to the light, I’m finally seeing some results and wanted to share them with the Chilled readers. Backstory For some reason, the day the Growcraft X1 came, I was ready. I heard the knock on the door […]
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) just stepped up the gardening game, and it’s big news. In mid-April, Michael Hopkins, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 mission commander and Expedition 64 crew member, wrapped up the longest plant growth experiment to date on the ISS. With the help of two NASA scientists, Hopkins grew ‘Amara’ […]
Global trade in recent times (2020-2021) has proven to be a difficult storm to navigate through for many companies in a variety of industries. Whether you are looking for a new LED grow light, computer, or even automobile you will quickly learn of shortages and price hikes across the board. What have the Shortages meant […]
Gardening is incredible for many reasons. But one of the main reasons I love gardening is its flexibility. I can plant exactly what I want — even if my kids refuse to eat a number of my chosen vegetables — and I can plant precisely where I want. To take the “what I want” one […]