In episode 137, we bring you something truly special as we kick off "Powr Talk," a new reality mini-series where real commercial cultivators make data-driven, in-the-moment decisions—no scripts, no sets, just the authentic, behind-the-scenes life inside a working grow.
This week, hosts Cian and Jason are joined by Kevin Crouch and Sergio Picazo from Sacramento's legendary Powrhouse team. Together, they pull back the curtain on Powrhouse's innovative approach to commercial cultivation: a collaborative retrofit project centered around boosting plant health, maximizing yields, and scaling quality through a synganic cultivation strategy.
Tune in for a no-holds-barred conversation on community-led innovation, why transparency matters in agriculture, and how integrating tech solutions like AROYA's high-density sensor analytics and irrigation control allows growers to continuously push the boundaries while navigating the realities of commercial farming in one of the industry's most competitive regions.
00:00 "Powerhouse: Synganic Plant Health Focus"
04:21 Connect Catalyst: Kevin Vu Tribute
09:31 Innovative Indoor Cultivation Techniques
12:12 Optimizing Indoor Growing Strategies
15:08 "Collaboration with Matt Caputo"
17:44 Embracing Transparency in Cultivation
21:57 "Trust and Transparency in Cultivation"
25:37 Mastering Diverse Strategic Implementations
27:25 Optimizing Cultivation with Calcium Chloride
31:11 Passion Fuels Client Engagement
35:14 Valve Cleaning with Water Hammer Technique
37:40 Disc Filter Maintenance Insights
41:41 Premium Quality Cannabis Production
47:07 "Connect Community's Power Tour Insight"
50:15 Success in Sacramento's Competitive Market
54:08 Community Support Acknowledgments
55:06 Partnership Excitement and AROYA Demo