Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast
Tad Hussey
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Episode 166: Debunking Cannabis Cultivation Myths with Dr. Deron Caplan
In this conversation, host Tad Hussey (KIS Organics) and Dr. Deron Caplan (CannaCribs Horticulture Consulting) discuss the intersection of agricultural science and commercial cannabis cultivation,…
Episode 165: Boosting Yields 50% with a 13-Hour Photoperiod? Debunking Cannabis Science with Dr. Youbin Zheng
In this episode, we discuss: Bridging the Genetic Gap: Looking critically at how horticultural research transfers between high-THC cultivars and industrial hemp. The 13-Hour Photoperiod: Breaking the…
Episode 164: Mycotoxins & Microclimates: The Science of Cannabis Pathology with Dr. Nicole Gauthier
o keep the audience engaged while highlighting the technical value of the episode, this version focuses on the "why" and the high-level takeaways, leaving the "how" for the audio. Podcast Summary In…
Episode 163: Concrete Botany: Reconnecting with the Living World in the Age of Disturbance with Joey Santore
Key Takeaways & Discussion Highlights The Railroad Roots: Joey’s transition from a Union Pacific engineer to a "vigilante botanist." He discusses the influence of Carl Sagan’s The Demon-Haunted…
Episode 162: Dips, Sprays, & Phytotoxicity: Mastering Oils in Cannabis Cultivation with Julie Graesch
Why can't you just use canola oil from your kitchen to kill spider mites? If you’ve ever wondered about the true science behind oil-based pesticides, this episode is a deep dive into the physics and…
Episode 161: The Secret Lives of Pathogens with Dr. Zamir Punja
Key Takeaways for Cultivators The Week 3 Strategy: Preventive sprays for Botrytis must occur when the flowers are still small and "open." Once the bud swells (Weeks 6+), the pathogen is already…
Foundations Series #5: Reading the Soil: Agronomy, Soil Testing & Crop Health with Lee Briese
Key Topics & Notes • Why experienced crop consultants rely heavily on chemical soil analysis for making management decisions • The limitations of relying solely on biological soil testing • Why…
Foundations Series #4: What's Your Garden Missing? Cracking the Code of Applied Horticulture with Don Marshall
Key Takeaways: Botany vs. Hacks: Moving past "quick fixes" to understand the biological lens of plant science. The Limiting Factor: Learning to identify the specific environmental or nutritional gaps…
Foundations Series #3: The Soil Food Web: Science, Dogma, and Controlled Ecosystems with Tad Hussey
The Underground Economy: Carbon as Currency Biological Gold: Why photosynthesis isn't just about plant growth—it’s about minting the "carbon currency" required to hire a microbial workforce. The…
Foundations Series #2: Lean Farming & Efficient Cultivation Systems with Ben Hartman (Originally Episode 20)
This episode is part of the Foundations of Soil & Plant Science series — a selection of conversations that continue to influence how I approach soil health, plant performance, and cultivation…
Foundations Series #1: Silicon in Plant Health & Stress Resistance with Dr. Wendy Zellner (Originally Episode 98)
My guest for this episode is Dr. Wendy Zellner.Dr. Zellner received her doctorate from the University of Toledo in 2012, where she trained in molecular and cellular biology with a focus on the role…
Episode 155: Entomopathogenic Fungi Explained: Blastospores, Beauveria, and Smarter IPM with Julie Graesch
Guest: Julie GraeschBiological Scientist | IPM SpecialistCurrently with BioWorksFormerly: BASF, Becker Underwood, Iowa State UniversityTopics Covered:What “entomopathogenic fungi” actually meansHow…
Episode 154: Is Seed Based Cultivation the Future of Cannabis? - with Dr. Matthew Indest
n this conversation with plant scientist and commercial cultivation strategist Dr. Matthew Indest, we explore the emerging frontier of seed-based cannabis production and what it would take for the…
Episode 153: Rethinking the Basics: pH, Water, Light & Nutrients with Bryant Mason
This wide-ranging conversation with Bryant Mason covers a series of essential—but frequently misunderstood—topics in organic cultivation. We explore why simple, low-tech data collection strategies…
Episode 152: Light, Spectrum, and Plant Signals — A Practical Guide with Dr. David Hawley part 2
In this conversation, Tad and Dr. David Hawley (Chief Science Officer at Fluence) unpack what really matters when dialing in your lighting strategy for cannabis and other high-value crops. They get…
Episode 151: Light, Spectrum, and Plant Signals — A Practical Guide with Dr. David Hawley part 1
In this conversation, Tad and Dr. David Hawley (Chief Science Officer at Fluence) unpack what really matters when dialing in your lighting strategy for cannabis and other high-value crops. They get…
Episode 150: Plants Under Pressure: How Stress Shapes Secondary Metabolites (w/ Dr. José Leme)
Can stress actually improve flower quality? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. José Leme to dive into the science of plant stimuli and how growers can apply it in practice. We cover:🌿 Mechanical…
Episode 149: Lighting Cannabis Right: 2025 Science & Strategy with MIGRO
This week on the Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast, we're diving deep into lighting and photobiology with MIGRO. With a background in engineering and construction, Shane turned his passion for…
Episode 148: 15,000 Clones a Year — Cannabis Propagation with Connor Ockfen
📝 Episode Highlights:Connor’s journey from greenhouse grower to propagation leaderScaling propagation: key infrastructure and protocolsHormonal treatments and substrate selection for optimal…
Episode 147: The Chemistry of Survival: Plant Stress Responses with Dr. Michael Gutensohn
In this episode of the Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Michael Gutensohn, an expert in plant physiology and secondary metabolism, to explore the intricate relationship…
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