Boosters: stimulating processes in the plant Booster quite literally means a product or substance used to initiate or accelerate a process, to deliver an injection of energy. In plant cultivation boosters are products whose ingredients influence the vital processes of the plant, with positive outcomes for the grower. These substances are often referred to as ‘stimulators’ […]
Spider mites: how to recognise damage? A spider mite infection can cause considerable damage to your plants in a short time. Damage is first visible in the form of white or silvery spots. Next, you’ll see yellow spots that may eventually take over the entire leaf. At the last stage, the plant is covered in […]
Identify symptoms of nitrogen deficiency in plant leaves A nitrogen deficiency can be recognised by yellow leaves. This is because chlorophyll disappears from the leaves. You’ll first see this happen in the older leaves at the bottom of the plant. This happens because plants transport the available nitrogen to their young leaves and growing points. […]
Humidity control for indoor growing Plants only grow successfully if the humidity of your grow room is in order. This means humidity affects the yield of your plants. By regulating the amount of the water vapor in the air, you also make sure that mold and mildew do not stand a chance. What does humidity […]
How does temperature affect plant growth in grow rooms? It will not come as a surprise that your plants need the right temperature to grow. Photosynthesis only takes place optimally at the correct temperature. This makes finding the correct temperature very important. But which temperature is required for what? Photosynthesis If you grow indoors, it […]
How fresh air and carbon dioxide help indoor plants grow Plants need fresh air to grow and dispose of their waste. The quality of the air plays a crucial role in photosynthesis. That makes fresh air important for taking your culture to a higher level. In nature fresh air is obviously readily available. But you […]
How to plant young plants or cuttings Growing outdoors for beginners. You’ve improved your soil or filled your pots. It’s warm and light enough outside and your plants have done some growing. Now it’s time to plant them for real! But how do you plant a plant? Is it simply a matter of making a […]
Do I need additives? Growing outdoors for beginners. Additives are a bonus. A plant has a number of basic requirements: light, water, carbon dioxide, a nice temperature and humidity. If these requirements are fulfilled and you’re also providing basic nutrition, you do not necessarily need additives. However, they can give your plants a good bit […]
Do I need basic nutrition? Growing outdoors for beginners. Plants need certain elements to reach flowering. Three of these elements can be gotten from air and water: carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. But apart from these, a plant needs other essential nutrients. An element is called essential if a plant cannot complete its life cycle without […]
Do I need a substrate? Growing outdoors for beginners. The answer depends on your choice of growing in pots or in open ground. In the last case, you already have the soil and you don’t need a substrate as such. You can however improve the soil with certain products. If you want to grow in […]
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