The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers
Epic Gardening
The Beet started its existence as the Epic Gardening Podcast but has grown into a one-stop shop for plant lovers. Each week, we explore topics ranging from beginner gardening tips to in-depth discussions with industry and science experts. Here, we’ll open up new gardening horizons, inspire you to greater heights, share new and exciting discoveries in agriculture, and fill your mind with freshly harvested information you can apply to your own gardening journey.
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Apr 17, 2017 • 8min
What Is Nitrogen Toxicity?
Most growers have problems with too little nutrients, but there is such a thing as too MUCH. Nitrogen toxicity is a common problem as growers transition plants from vegetative to flowering phase. Learn how to identify and troubleshoot it in today's episode. Read the full article: http://www.epicgardening.com/nitrogen-toxicity/ Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 16, 2017 • 6min
How Big A Plot Do You Need To Garden?
Today's question is, "How much space do I need to make it worthwhile to grow veggies?" It's a good question and as with many gardening questions, the answer depends on what you like to grow and how much space you have access to. Find out more in today's episode. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 15, 2017 • 7min
6 Plants To Grow In Window Boxes
Whether you like herbs or ornamentals, these six plant ideas for window boxes will brighten up both your kitchen and your home. Window boxes are an ideal way to squeeze more growing space out of your home, especially if you live in an urban environment. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2017 • 7min
When To Replace Grow Light Bulbs?
When growing indoors, we are paying for our sunlight. So it makes sense to get the most out of our indoor grow lights...but how do we know when to replace them? This episode answers that question for HID, LED, and T5 bulbs. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 13, 2017 • 6min
3 Important Grow Light Concepts
Understanding indoor grow lights is important if you want to achieve maximum yields. Today's episode runs you through PAR spectrum, intensity, and power requirements. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 12, 2017 • 5min
Treating Powdery Mildew With Baking Soda?
How do you prevent plant fungus issues without using fungicide? Well, it's easy: use a mixture that includes baking soda. Today's episode runs you through this simple recipe, as well as how to deal with more serious fungal issues. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11, 2017 • 6min
How to Make Garlic Spray?
Garlic spray is a cheap, effective, and eco-friendly way to prevent pests and diseases. Learn how to make it as well as a few additions you might want to try for extra effectiveness. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 10, 2017 • 7min
How to Keep Your Hydroponic Reservoir Cool?
One of the biggest challenges of growing hydroponically is keeping your reservoir cool. Warm reservoir temps cause all sorts of problems, so today's episode covers a few ways to cool down your nutrient reservoir! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 9, 2017 • 7min
The Best Books for Hydroponic Gardeners
There are a lot of bad books and bad information out there when it comes to hydroponics. Today's episode covers my best recommendations for books if you're looking to learn more about hydroponics. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 8, 2017 • 6min
6 Fast Growing Vegetables For Your Garden
When you are starting to garden, you want to see results! And what better way to get results than to plant veggies that mature quickly? Here are six that you should consider if you want a fast harvest. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
