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Zone

What does Zone mean? A zone is a region used to classify plant hardiness by various climates. An appropriate climate for specific plants is essential for optimum plant growth and yield. The zones depicted on a zone map help provide accurate information to determine a plant’s suitability for a given location. The United States Department of Agriculture […]

Closed-Loop Extraction

What does Closed-Loop Extraction mean? A closed-loop extraction system is similar to an open-butane run. However, unlike butane extraction, the solvent is sealed off from any air. The closed-loop extraction process is not new and has been used for decades to extract essential oils for things like perfume and food additives. It has only been in recent […]

Abiotic

What does Abiotic mean? Abiotic is a term used to categorize anything that is not derived directly from living organisms. Abiotic is usually used to describe the physical, rather than biological things. Of interest to horticulturists are abiotic diseases and disorders, which can damage or kill plants. Abiotic disorders include moisture and temperature extremes, chemical toxicity, nutrient […]

Cloning Collar

What does Cloning Collar mean? Cloning collars are small discs that are usually made from neoprene or a similar closed cell sponge material. They are used to support plant cuttings that are being grown hydroponically. The cloning collar makes the use of growing medium unnecessary because the collar offers the same support that soil or some other […]

Dexanabinol

What does Dexanabinol mean? Dexanabinol is a synthetic cannabinoid designed to work differently from cannabis. It is used primarily in scientific research, but there are investigations for its use in humans as an anticonvulsant, as well as for use with brain tumors and advanced solid tumors. Dexanabinol also shows promise for treating head injuries and stroke. However, […]

Abscisic Acid (ABA)

What does Abscisic Acid (ABA) mean? Abscisic acid (ABA) is an inhibitory hormone in plants that helps a plant adapt to stress. It also plays a key role in the closure of the plant’s stomata, bud development, and seed dormancy. The hormone not only allows the plant to survive during times of adversity but also assists the […]

Closed System

What does Closed System mean? In gardening, a closed system refers to a hydroponic system whereby the same nutrients or nutrient solutions are repeatedly recycled. This differs from other types of systems whereby fresh solution has to be re-applied often. A closed system is a cost-effective system that is ideal for larger crops. However, the concentration of […]

Cloner

What does Cloner mean? In hydroponics, a cloner is a device or piece of equipment that allows you to house and grow new plants (clones) more easily from the cuttings of an existing plant. Cloners are often semi-sealed small domes that allow the young cuttings to grow in a humid environment. More Info There are many different […]

Cloning

What does Cloning mean? In biology, cloning is the process of creating a genetically identical duplicate of a life form. In horticulture, cloning is a common occurrence. With asexual plant reproduction, it is a primary way of producing genetically identical offspring. Simple plant life such as fungi clone themselves naturally through the production of spores. More Info […]

Dormancy

What does Dormancy mean? Dormancy refers to a period in a plant’s life cycle when the plant enters a period of rest. Most plants enter dormancy during the cold winter months. The plant must have a period of rest in order to regrow the following year. Some plant species also enter a state of dormancy during excessive […]

Acapulco Gold

What does Acapulco Gold mean? Acapulco Gold is a strain of cannabis that originated in Mexico. While predominantly a sativa, it is a hybrid of about one-fifth indica. Acapulco Gold was named for the region where it originated, which is near the Pacific coast of the Mexican state, Guererro, near the city of Acapulco de Juarez. It […]

Clone

What does Clone mean? In gardening, a clone is a plant that is an exact reproduction of the original parent (mother) plant. Commonly used in propagation, cloning is applicable to different types of ornamentals, herbs, fruits, and vegetables. The major advantage of cloning is that it is a budget-friendly method of propagation, which is ideal for nurseries […]

Deep Water Culture (DWC)

What does Deep Water Culture (DWC) mean? Deep water culture is a type of hydroponic system in which the plant’s roots are submerged in a growth-inducing mixture containing essential nutrients and minerals. In this system the plants are aerated via an air pump. In early aquaponics, the deep water culture system included an air pump, air stone, […]

Cold Composting

What does Cold Composting mean? Cold composting is perhaps the simplest method of composting, but it takes a considerable amount of time and does not kill weed seeds. Using the cold composting method, the gardener simply continues to add layers to the top of the compost pile without turning it. Cold composting is in contrast to hot […]

Dissolved Oxygen

What does Dissolved Oxygen mean? Dissolved oxygen is the oxygen (O2) that is in a liquid (e.g., water) as measured in milligrams per liter. Aquatic life, such as fish or amphibians, require a certain minimum level of dissolved oxygen to survive. Stagnant water with too much fresh organic matter might have an insufficient amount of dissolved oxygen and […]

Domed Nail

What does Domed Nail mean? In cannabis culture, a dome is a key component of a dab rig or oil rig. It is normally made of blown glass, titanium, ceramic, or quartz. It fits over the nail and captures the vapor of the cannabis concentrate. On some dab rigs, the dome is a built-in part of the […]

Aerated Steam Pasteurization

<div class=”definitionOrSaysContent”> <h2>What does <span class=”it”>Aerated Steam Pasteurization</span> mean?</h2> <div class=”floatingSponsor”> <div> <div> Before diving into the details of aerated steam pasteurization, it is important to understand soil pasteurization in general. Soil pasteurization is a method used to mitigate soil-borne diseases, pest infestations, and weed growth that affect crop yield. In line with this thought, aerated steam […]

Deadheading

What does Deadheading mean? Deadheading is the removal of dead blooms from a flower or shrub to promote new growth. Although not a necessity, deadheading keeps the garden looking tidy by removing dead blooms. Most often deadheading is done with scissors, but some plants with a very dense bloom cycle are best deadheaded using a shear. More […]

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