<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2032289/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Ryan Lee of Chimera Genetics joins Grodan Crop Specialist Chad Rigby and host Riley Jones for a deep conversation on how cannabis genetics and cultivation strategy come together in controlled environments. Drawing from decades of breeding and research experience, Ryan breaks down how genetic potential is established, classified, and expressed, and where growers have the most influence once plants enter production.The discussion connects genetic selection to real-world cultivation decisions, including climate strategy, root zone management, and crop steering. Chad ties breeding concepts back to precision growing, highlighting how irrigation, substrate choice, and environmental control shape consistency across rooms and runs.Rather than treating genetics and cultivation as separate disciplines, this episode frames them as one integrated system. For growers focused on repeatability, efficiency, and long-term performance, it offers a clearer way to align genetics with how their facilities actually operate.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2032289/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ryan Lee of Chimera Genetics joins Grodan Crop Specialist Chad Rigby and host Riley Jones for a deep conversation on how cannabis genetics and cultivation strategy come together in controlled environments. Drawing from decades of breeding and research experience, Ryan breaks down how genetic potential is established, classified, and expressed, and where growers have the most influence once plants enter production.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The discussion connects genetic selection to real-world cultivation decisions, including climate strategy, root zone management, and crop steering. Chad ties breeding concepts back to precision growing, highlighting how irrigation, substrate choice, and environmental control shape consistency across rooms and runs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rather than treating genetics and cultivation as separate disciplines, this episode frames them as one integrated system. For growers focused on repeatability, efficiency, and long-term performance, it offers a clearer way to align genetics with how their facilities actually operate.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Ryan Lee of Chimera Genetics joins Grodan Crop Specialist Chad Rigby and host Riley Jones for a deep conversation on how cannabis genetics and cultivation strategy come together in controlled environments. Drawing from decades of breeding and research experience, Ryan breaks down how genetic potential is established, classified, and expressed, and where growers have the most influence once plants enter production. The discussion connects genetic selection to real-world cultivat...

Making Sense of Cannabis Genetics: Translating Breeding & Precision Growing with Ryan Lee | Ep 27

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2032289/open_sms">Send us a text</a>In this special episode, we unpack one of Grodan’s most significant cannabis research milestones to date. Crop Specialist Chad Rigby returns to break down the findings behind our new whitepaper, Impressively high yields are reality for cannabis growers, highlighting how precision irrigation, EC management, and autoflower F1 hybrid seeds contributed to annual dry flower yields averaging 9.7 kg/m² — with multiple treatment groups surpassing 10 kg/m².Together, Chad and host Riley Jones walk through the trial design, why lower EC outperformed higher EC, how staged shot sizes shaped generative steering, and what the GroSens Suite revealed about real-time plant behavior. They also explore how this research supports more consistent, repeatable outcomes for commercial growers and what it signals for the future of professional cannabis cultivation.Want to dig deeper? Download the full whitepaper for trial data, methodology, and key insights at Grodan101.com.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2032289/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this special episode, we unpack one of Grodan’s most significant cannabis research milestones to date. Crop Specialist Chad Rigby returns to break down the findings behind our new whitepaper, &lt;em&gt;Impressively high yields are reality for cannabis growers,&lt;/em&gt; highlighting how precision irrigation, EC management, and autoflower F1 hybrid seeds contributed to annual dry flower yields averaging &lt;b&gt;9.7 kg/m²&lt;/b&gt; — with multiple treatment groups surpassing &lt;b&gt;10 kg/m²&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, Chad and host Riley Jones walk through the trial design, why lower EC outperformed higher EC, how staged shot sizes shaped generative steering, and what the GroSens Suite revealed about real-time plant behavior. They also explore how this research supports more consistent, repeatable outcomes for commercial growers and what it signals for the future of professional cannabis cultivation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Want to dig deeper?&lt;/b&gt; Download the full whitepaper for trial data, methodology, and key insights at Grodan101.com. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text In this special episode, we unpack one of Grodan’s most significant cannabis research milestones to date. Crop Specialist Chad Rigby returns to break down the findings behind our new whitepaper, Impressively high yields are reality for cannabis growers, highlighting how precision irrigation, EC management, and autoflower F1 hybrid seeds contributed to annual dry flower yields averaging 9.7 kg/m² — with multiple treatment groups surpassing 10 kg/m². Together, Chad and host Riley...

Impressively High Yields: Inside Grodan’s Latest Precision Irrigation Research | Ep 26

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2032289/open_sms">Send us a text</a>In Part 2 of our “Start Clean, Stay Clean” series, we shift the focus from the root zone to the canopy — and why what happens above ground often reflects the strength of your entire cultivation system.Zac Ricciardi (BioSafe Systems) returns alongside Grodan Crop Specialist Jon Jirikovec to share real-world strategies for dialing in foliar programs, strengthening IPM, and managing environmental conditions to support healthier, more consistent plants. From spray timing and product compatibility to SOPs and the root-to-canopy connection, this episode is packed with insights you can put to work.🎙️ If you haven’t yet, check out Part 1 (Episode 24) for strategies on root zone management, water treatment, and microbial balance.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2032289/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Part 2 of our “Start Clean, Stay Clean” series, we shift the focus from the root zone to the canopy — and why what happens above ground often reflects the strength of your entire cultivation system.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Zac Ricciardi (BioSafe Systems) returns alongside Grodan Crop Specialist Jon Jirikovec to share real-world strategies for dialing in foliar programs, strengthening IPM, and managing environmental conditions to support healthier, more consistent plants. From spray timing and product compatibility to SOPs and the root-to-canopy connection, this episode is packed with insights you can put to work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎙️ If you haven’t yet, check out Part 1 (Episode 24) for strategies on root zone management, water treatment, and microbial balance.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text In Part 2 of our “Start Clean, Stay Clean” series, we shift the focus from the root zone to the canopy — and why what happens above ground often reflects the strength of your entire cultivation system. Zac Ricciardi (BioSafe Systems) returns alongside Grodan Crop Specialist Jon Jirikovec to share real-world strategies for dialing in foliar programs, strengthening IPM, and managing environmental conditions to support healthier, more consistent plants. From spray timing and produ...

Clean Canopy, Clean Crop: Building Better Foliar and IPM Programs with BioSafe Systems | Ep 25

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2032289/open_sms">Send us a text</a>It’s a mindset that guides this deep dive into the root zone on Episode 24 of the GroShow Podcast, as Zac Ricciardi (BioSafe Systems) and Jon Jirikovec (Grodan) join host Riley Jones to explore the underlying root zone conditions that can affect crop uniformity — and how dialing them in unlocks better data, healthier crops, and precision growing at scale.From algae control and water testing to microbial timing and fertigation compatibility, this episode offers practical insight into what it really means to “start clean, stay clean” — and how Grodan stone wool enables growers to turn that clean foundation into more consistent crops, better irrigation control, and precision cultivation at scale.Curious how to put these practices into action? BioSafe also offers a quick-reference guide on algae prevention and root zone protocols in stone wool — a helpful companion to what you’ll hear in the episode.The conversation also explores how BioSafe inputs like Zerotol can be integrated without disrupting beneficial microbes or nutrient delivery. With real-world examples, clear timing strategies, and advice on what to track before and after system cleanup, it’s a must-listen for any grower looking to level up their root zone game.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2032289/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s a mindset that guides this deep dive into the root zone on Episode 24 of the &lt;em&gt;GroShow Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, as Zac Ricciardi (BioSafe Systems) and Jon Jirikovec (Grodan) join host Riley Jones to explore the underlying root zone conditions that can affect crop uniformity — and how dialing them in unlocks better data, healthier crops, and precision growing at scale.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From algae control and water testing to microbial timing and fertigation compatibility, this episode offers practical insight into what it really means to &lt;em&gt;“start clean, stay clean”&lt;/em&gt; — and how Grodan stone wool enables growers to turn that clean foundation into more consistent crops, better irrigation control, and precision cultivation at scale.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Curious how to put these practices into action? BioSafe also offers a quick-reference guide on algae prevention and root zone protocols in stone wool — a helpful companion to what you’ll hear in the episode.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation also explores how BioSafe inputs like Zerotol can be integrated without disrupting beneficial microbes or nutrient delivery. With real-world examples, clear timing strategies, and advice on what to track before and after system cleanup, it’s a must-listen for any grower looking to level up their root zone game.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text It’s a mindset that guides this deep dive into the root zone on Episode 24 of the GroShow Podcast, as Zac Ricciardi (BioSafe Systems) and Jon Jirikovec (Grodan) join host Riley Jones to explore the underlying root zone conditions that can affect crop uniformity — and how dialing them in unlocks better data, healthier crops, and precision growing at scale. From algae control and water testing to microbial timing and fertigation compatibility, this episode offers practical insigh...

Start Clean, Stay Clean: Root Zone Management, Microbial Balance & Input Timing with BioSafe Systems | Ep 24

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2032289/open_sms">Send us a text</a>In Episode 23 of the GroShow Podcast, host Riley Jones is joined by Kaz Makarewicz (Product Owner, e-Gro) and Chad Rigby (Crop Specialist) to explore how growers are using Grodan’s all-in-one root zone monitoring system — the GroSens Suite — to improve irrigation strategy and crop steering.From setting up sensors and configuring rooms in e-Gro to interpreting drybacks, EC trends, and real-time alerts, this episode walks through the full system and how it helps growers stay consistent across zones, reduce risk, and dial in better decisions every day.Whether you’re just getting started or refining your process, this conversation is packed with practical insights on using real-time data to grow with more control.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2032289/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Episode 23 of the GroShow Podcast, host Riley Jones is joined by Kaz Makarewicz (Product Owner, e-Gro) and Chad Rigby (Crop Specialist) to explore how growers are using Grodan’s all-in-one root zone monitoring system — the GroSens Suite — to improve irrigation strategy and crop steering.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From setting up sensors and configuring rooms in e-Gro to interpreting drybacks, EC trends, and real-time alerts, this episode walks through the full system and how it helps growers stay consistent across zones, reduce risk, and dial in better decisions every day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re just getting started or refining your process, this conversation is packed with practical insights on using real-time data to grow with more control.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text In Episode 23 of the GroShow Podcast, host Riley Jones is joined by Kaz Makarewicz (Product Owner, e-Gro) and Chad Rigby (Crop Specialist) to explore how growers are using Grodan’s all-in-one root zone monitoring system — the GroSens Suite — to improve irrigation strategy and crop steering. From setting up sensors and configuring rooms in e-Gro to interpreting drybacks, EC trends, and real-time alerts, this episode walks through the full system and how it helps growers stay con...

Dialing In the Root Zone: Real-Time Irrigation Strategy with the GroSens Suite | Ep 23

Step into the world of indoor cannabis cultivation with the Grodan GroShow Podcast, your reliable source of rootzone management. Join host Riley Jones as he explores cutting-edge stone wool growing techniques and industry insights with experts and growing legends from across the globe. Whether you're a seasoned grower or just starting out, the GroShow is your go-to podcast for growing quality cannabis at any scale, batch after batch.

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