Food Grade Ethanol – Part 2 Tinctures and Extracts
In part 1 we looked at what food grade ethanol is all about. Now let’s look at what we can do with it. We look at tinctures and extracts. What is…
Read More »Food Grade Ethanol – Part 1
Previously we discussed why food grade ethanol is the better choice in South Africa. This article looks at food grade ethanol in more detail and…
Read More »Full Spectrum LED Grow Lights
The types of LED grow lights range from blurple spectrum to adjustable spectrum to what’s referred to as full spectrum. They range in size and in…
Read More »Use CO2 to increase yields
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a gas that fills our atmosphere and in the air we breathe. It’s essential for plants to complete the process of photosynt…
Read More »EC, pH and water uptake in hydroponics
Monitoring the interaction of EC, pH and water uptake in hydroponics can prevent most issues and this post explores the interaction with guidelin…
Read More »Grow weed indoors – What you need to know
Your cannabis plants will grow as long as you give them the right amount of the tings that they need. In order to thrive and grow, your weed need…
Read More »Lecithin to increase edible potency
Adding lecithin will increase the potency of your edibles. It is also safe and nutritionally beneficial. This article explores why it is the best…
Read More »Mars-Hydro LED Grow Light Quick Guide
The following is a quick guide to get the most out of your Mars-Hydro LED grow light.
Read More »The benefits of infrared for plant growth
Infrared light is part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Technically, it is outside the range of light visible to the unaided human eye. However,…
Read More »Residual solvents in cannabis oil
Many cannabis producers have moved beyond using solvent extractions to isolate cannabinoids and other desirable compounds from cannabis plants. H…
Read More »Alcohol Solvents FAQ
Alcohol is a general term which refers to many organic compounds used in industry and science as reagents, solvents, and fuels. This article disc…
Read More »GroLab Grow Automation South Africa FAQ
GroLab is a versatile and powerful grow controller, providing the tools to fully monitor, control, analyse and automate all the aspects of any ag…
Read More »The perfect growing environment
It’s possible to create the perfect growing environment to maximise yields. This article looks at the different variables and how they can be con…
Read More »Potency Testing with tCheck
Wondering how tCheck makes it possible to test the potency of your infusions or flower? This post explains the ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy i…
Read More »Drying Cannabis
Growing cannabis is really only half the journey. After harvest, drying cannabis before curing are crucial for a usable, smokable, great-tasting…
Read More »MagicalButter Machine FAQ
What exactly is a MagicalButter® machine? The MagicalButter machine is the world’s first countertop botanical extractor, designed for creating fa…
Read More »True Wattage or Actual Watts
LED grow lights are sometimes compared by looking at what has been called, true wattage, actual watts or even draw from the wall. This post looks…
Read More »Quantum Board and Chip On Board
The rapid pace with which technology moves have not left any industry untouched. The same holds true for grow lights. Grow lights have evolved fr…
Read More »Cannabis extracts in detail
Cannabis concentrates – and cannabis extracts – come in a range of product types, forms, and consistencies. The source material from which the fi…
Read More »Cannabis concentrates, oils, and extracts
Cannabis concentrates, oils, and extracts offer many unique benefits that you won’t find from smoking flower. From easy, precise dosing to clean…
Read More »Grow light efficiency
The topic of a previous post was Photosynthetic Active Radiation (PAR) and Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density (PPFD). PAR is the band of waveleng…
Read More »tCheck vs Competitors Cost Analysis
We did a cost analysis for doing cannabis potency testing with different products and services available in South Africa. tCheck easily offers th…
Read More »The right amount of light for indoor growing
The previous post offered an introduction to PAR and PPFD. The question is how much is enough light and when is it too much. Supplying your plant…
Read More »LUX, Lumens, PAR and PPFD
Continuing from our previous post on why red and blue features so prominently with LED grow lights, this post looks at measuring the effectivenes…
Read More »Why so many LED grow lights are red and blue
Blue and red spectrum LEDs are the foundation of most LED grow lights and the resultant hue is sometimes referred to as blurple. There are good r…
Read More »tCheck CBD vs THC Testing
A frequently asked question is how to test CBD and THC on the tCheck when there is no setting to choose beforehand. Below is the current status a…
Read More »tCheck 2 and Flower and Concentrate Kit Features
tCheck 2 and flower and concentrate kit features chart. tCheck 2 and flower and concentrate kits come with a 6 month warranty.
Read More »Is Mars-Hydro.com cheaper?
We often get asked why Mars-Hydro.com is cheaper. This post will explain the details of why it looks cheaper, but in reality that is not the trut…
Read More »LED Grow Light Comparison Chart
Mars-Hydro has become an industry leader and trusted brand for LED grow lights and grow tents. Mars-Hydro LED grow lights offer a 5 year warranty…
Read More »Mars-Hydro LED Grow Light Repairs
Aeradix and Mars-Hydro offers even greater peace of mind by providing you with the option of having your Mars-Hydro LED grow light repaired out o…
Read More »LED Grow Light Selection Guide
Don’t know which LED grow light is right for you? Use our handy guide to get the right light for your setup.
Read More »The advantages of a Mars-Hydro grow tent
What is a grow tent? A grow tent is comprised of a lightweight, six-sided fabric exterior installed over a rigid frame and includes a main openin…
Read More »Mars-Hydro Grow Light Warranty
The Mars-Hydro Grow Light Warranty means you get a 5 year extensive warranty on every grow light that’s fulfilled right here in South Africa. Any…
Read More »The benefits of LED grow lights over HPS and other light sources
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs), when used in LED grow lights, have a variety of advantages over traditional forms of horticultural lighting. The ad…
Read More »Why Mars Hydro? Value for money!
Mars Hydro is value for money. Mars Hydro offers value for money, here is the proof. It’s hard to fairly compare the cost of LED grow lights beca…
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