Fungus gnats are a common indoor grow room pest, and can be incredibly frustrating. These small, black, mosquito-like flies reproduce rapidly and endlessly. If you do not take swift action at the first sign of an infestation, you are in for a world of trouble. Regardless of whether you are growing indoors or outdoors, you […]
What Is Seed Germination? It’s pretty simple – as you can probably already surmise, this is simply a fancy way to say “start seeds”. When we talk about germinating seeds, we’re talking about getting a seed to pop a taproot and turn into a seedling. From there, the seedling turns into a full-blown plant. There […]
One of the smallest indoor gardening pests, spider mites can also be one of the most devastating to your plants. There are also a variety of spider mite species within the mite family. The rate at which these bugs reproduce is incredibly fast. Female spider mites can lay about 14,000 spider mite eggs during their […]
One morning you step into your grow room to check your plants, and you notice something alarming – powdery mildew. Seemingly overnight, little white splotches have appeared on the leaves of one of your plants. You have found a case of powdery mildew, which is one of the most common fungal infections growers will experience. […]
Looking for hemp growing supplies? If so, you are in the right place. Hydrobuilder.com has been supplying commercial hemp farms with hemp propagation equipment, hemp grow lights, and harvest supplies since 2011. We are proud to be considered an authority figure in this industry, and love working with small and large scale farms. With the […]
Plant nutrient toxicity is one of the common beginner grower mistakes. It comes from one of two things – either feeding too much, or feeding improper ratios which results in a singular nutrient toxicity – such as Nitrogen. There are some serious problems that can arise from overfeeding. From stunted growth to weird irregularities, this […]
As harvest approaches, many growers are wondering what the best trimming machine of 2023 is. There isn’t necessarily a “best” trimmer out there. This is because the answer to this depends on the size of your garden, how you’ll be trimming, and your budget. This may be your first introduction to trimming machines. So let’s […]
If you are preparing for harvest this upcoming fall, you are undoubtedly overwhelmed with the rush of this season. An important step before harvest is finding a powerful, efficient bucking machine to increase your productivity and ROI. Whether you are harvesting, you need an efficient process for removing the stems from your plants. You likely […]
Managing grow tent heat is one of the more difficult, frustrating aspects of indoor growing. Not too hot and not too cold; many of the plants we grow are just like us and prefer similar temperatures – between 65 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. They also hate temperature fluctuations, which means you need to do your […]
There are many different types of grow lights and grow light bulbs on the market. Different factors will affect which grow light bulb is best for you. The two main factors you should consider are wattage and spectrum. Bulb Wattage Figuring out the wattage you need will depend on tent size, plant coverage, and light […]
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