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The Grodan GroShowClean Canopy, Clean Crop: Building Better Foliar and IPM Programs with BioSafe Systems | Ep 25Send us a textIn 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.🎙️ I...2025-07-251h 07The Grodan GroShowStart Clean, Stay Clean: Root Zone Management, Microbial Balance & Input Timing with BioSafe Systems | Ep 24Send us a textIt’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 gr...2025-07-1959 minThe Grodan GroShowDialing In the Root Zone: Real-Time Irrigation Strategy with the GroSens Suite | Ep 23Send us a textIn 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...2025-07-0246 minThe Grodan GroShowAward-Winning Flower at Scale: East Coast Genetics & Precision Growing with Happy Valley | Ep 22Send us a textIn Episode 22 of the GroShow Podcast, host Riley Jones heads to the East Coast to sit down with Zach Wise and Tim Larson from Happy Valley — a vertically integrated cannabis company in Massachusetts known for precision, consistency, and award-winning flower.Together, they explore how Happy Valley built a high-performance cultivation system from the ground up. From selecting standout genetics and pheno-hunting in-house to dialing-in environmental control, irrigation, and facility design, Zach and Tim share what it takes to scale premium flower without sacrificing craft quality.You’ll also hear how...2025-06-201h 05The Grodan GroShowFrom Racks to Roots: Vertical Facility Design, Irrigation & Substrate Synergy with PIPP Horticulture | Ep 21Send us a textIn Episode 21 of the GroShow Podcast, host Riley Jones is joined by Grodan Crop Specialist Jon Jirikovec and Anders Peterson and Michael Williamson from PIPP Horticulture for part two of a special mini-series with the Cultivation Elevated podcast.If you caught part one on Cultivation Elevated, you’ll recognize today’s guests — and the ongoing collaboration between Grodan and PIPP Horticulture behind this mini-series. In this episode, we take a deeper dive into vertical cultivation: how smart facility design, irrigation planning, and substrate strategy all work together to support crop success at sca...2025-05-301h 03The Grodan GroShowThe Foundation of a Healthy Crop: Getting Substrate Saturation and Rooting-In Right with Jon Jirikovec | Ep 20Send us a textIn Episode 20 of the GroShow Podcast, host Riley Jones welcomes Grodan Crop Specialist Jon Jirikovec for a deep dive into one of the most important (and often underestimated) parts of a successful grow: initial substrate saturation and rooting strategy. From troubleshooting dry-back issues to dialing in daily irrigations, Jon shares the foundational practices that help cultivators get the most from their Grodan blocks and slabs. What if inconsistent rooting or poor substrate hydration are limiting your yields without you even realizing it? Jon breaks down proper saturation techniques that create uniform w...2025-04-0254 minThe Grodan GroShowOptimizing Cannabis Cultivation: Pheno-Hunting, Irrigation & Lighting with Plant Nerd | Ep 19Send us a textIn episode 19 of the GroShow Podcast, host Riley Jones sits down with Jared Toogood of Plant Nerd to break down the techniques helping growers fine-tune their operations. From advanced lighting strategies to precision irrigation and pheno-hunting for elite genetics, this episode is packed with actionable insights.Jared shares how real-time data collection and a single-stage nutrient approach help streamline workflows and improve plant health. We also discuss how undercanopy lighting boosts...2025-03-0356 minThe Grodan GroShowFrom Challenges to Champions: Blue Goose Flower’s Journey to Success | Ep 18Send us a textChris Carlino and Scott Judd from Blue Goose Flower share how they’ve perfected indoor cannabis cultivation in a competitive market on this episode of the Grodan GroShow Podcast. Based in Sacramento, California, Blue Goose Flower has overcome challenges to achieve success by transitioning to Grodan stone wool, leveraging the GroSen Suite, and addressing biofilm irrigation issues while optimizing sustainable practices. Discover how adaptability, sustainability, and top-tier product quality have helped them thrive without relying on flashy marketing.Learn how they ba...2025-01-2955 min