Dominique "Dom" van Gruisen is focused on bringing science and third-party validation to the Cannabis cultivation field, something we are sorely lacking. Listen in as Dom explains the process from beginning to end as well as covering some of their findings regarding a no-veg flower cycle.

To kick off 2025 and with the recent launch of new brands we thought it would be worthwhile to update our followers on what we have been up to and look forward to in the coming year.

In this episode, we unveil Yaarn, a revolutionary biostimulant poised to transform Cannabis cultivation. Discover how this innovative product, derived from sheep shearing waste, is repurposing a waste product into a powerful plant booster.Our guest expert, Todd Edgington, will delve into Yaarn's unique profile, which is a concentrated solution of proteins and peptides that supercharge Cannabis growth. Learn about the promising research results and how Yaarn is setting new standards for sustainable and effective Cannabis agriculture. Don't miss this exciting introduction to a game-changing product that's good for your plants and the planet.

In this episode, we review the advantages of each system and walk through the general use cases of each system along with general specifications.Time Codes:00:00 - Introduction02:45 - RDWC08:50 - AERO15:25 - RAIN21:20 - EasyFeed28:19 - GardenTanks

In our work with various commercial cultivation operations, we gain a unique, firsthand view of the challenges and successes involved in starting and managing a commercial grow. In this episode of CultivationCast, we dive into one of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of launching a successful cannabis operation: building a reliable bank of high-quality genetics.

Indoor cultivators deal with cooling and dehumidifying their grows all year, especially in the summer. We invited the president and third-generation HVAC engineer of E3 Service Group to the show to discuss keeping your environment in check even in the summer.

Using LEDs to grow plants is still relatively new so research is critical in understanding how to use this new technology effectively. The latest research on spectrum and how it effects yield and quality is worth reviewing, not only because it shows Black Dog has been on the right path for over 14 years, but also because it is well done and looks at aspects that have not been previously studied at this level.Citation: Holweg MMSF, Kaiser E, Kappers IF, Heuvelink E and Marcelis LFM (2024) The role of red and white light in optimizing growth and accumulation of plant specialized metabolites at two light intensities in medical cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.). Front. Plant Sci. 15:1393803. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1393803https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/plant-science/articles/10.3389/fpls.2024.1393803/full

Noah and Kevin discuss the benefits and drawbacks of intra-canopy lighting- something that is recently seeing a surge of products in the grow light industry. Intracanopy lighting is getting a lot of attention at the moment. Is this a passing trend or is it here to stay?

UV - What it is, what it can do for your plants, and why you should have it in your garden.

Alexandre Gauthier is an aware winning veteran of the Canadian Cannabis industry. Join us as he discusses his process in creating not only a company with great Cannabis products, but also a company known for taking care of it's employees.

Before Black Dog brought Alien Hydroponics to the US, a few dedicated growers took matters into their own hands. Ryan Elvrom, with 20+ years of grow experience, is one of them. Today, he shares his insider perspective on the V-SYSTEM – its challenges, rewards, and what it's like to run it at scale.

Black Dog LED has been working with MethodSeven for over 10 years. Join us as they share some of their in-depth knowledge on optics for use in the grow room and some great background on the company.

Our first episode in a regular series where we have a professional commercial grower ask our grow geek the questions all growers wonder about.

Join us as we reflect on 2023 and discuss trends in the industry, milestones for Black Dog, and talk a bit about what we saw and heard at MJBiz 2023.

If you watch, read, and listen to Black Dog content, then you know our Chief Scientific Officer Kevin Frender. Not only is his plant knowledge encyclopedic, but Kevin is also incredibly passionate about all things growing plants. Bonus discussion Miracle Fruit, one of Kevin's favorite plants.

If you study horticultural lighting, then you have likely heard of Dr. Bugbee. Don't miss the interview of one of our favorite people to talk to about lighting and the latest research.