Daniel from Science in Hydroponics - Clone Coach Podcast ep. 6
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Summary
Dr. Daniel Fernandez shares his journey in hydroponics and the science behind it. He grew up in Colombia where cannabis was illegal, but he became interested in hydroponics while studying chemistry in university. He started experimenting with hydroponics and eventually built a large hydroponic system, but had to abandon it due to legal issues. He then started growing tomatoes and blogging about his experiences. He later began formulating nutrients for cannabis growers and consulting for the industry. Dr. Fernandez also discusses the process of making your own hydroponic solution and the factors to consider. In this part of the conversation, Daniel Fernandez discusses the topic of increasing nutrition in plants and the role of calcium. He explains that increasing nutrition is often seen as an undesirable expense, and instead, it is important to understand the underlying problems. He emphasizes that calcium deficiencies are rare in cannabis plants and that the belief that cannabis plants easily get calcium deficiencies is a misconception. He also discusses the use of hypochlorous acid as a sanitizer and its effectiveness against pathogens. In this conversation, Daniel Fernandez and Paul discuss the use of chlorine sanitizing techniques in agriculture and the potential risks associated with it. They also touch on the topic of silica and its benefits in plant growth and disease resistance. Daniel shares his insights on the future of the cannabis industry, including the focus on quality and niche aspects of the plant. He also mentions the potential for grafting as a means of IP protection in the industry.
Keywords
hydroponics, cannabis, journey, science, formulation, nutrients, consulting, making your own solution, increasing nutrition, calcium deficiencies, cannabis plants, hypochlorous acid, sanitizer, pathogens, chlorine sanitizing techniques, agriculture, risks, silica, plant growth, disease resistance, cannabis industry, quality, niche aspects, grafting, IP protection
Takeaways
Dr. Daniel Fernandez's interest in hydroponics began while studying chemistry in university.
He started growing tomatoes and blogging about his experiences.
Dr. Fernandez began formulating nutrients for cannabis growers and consulting for the industry.
Making your own hydroponic solution allows for more control and customization, but may not be cost-effective for small-scale growers. Increasing nutrition in plants is often seen as an undesirable expense, but it is important to understand the underlying problems.
Calcium deficiencies are rare in cannabis plants, and the belief that cannabis plants easily get calcium deficiencies is a misconception.
Hypochlorous acid is an effective sanitizer against pathogens, but its effectiveness against viroids like Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd) is still unknown.
The concentration of hypochlorous acid in the solution and the organic load in the solution affect its effectiveness. Chlorine sanitizing techniques in agriculture can have potential risks, such as the generation of chlorate in plant tissue and the formation of chloramines in solution.
Silica is not an essential element for all plants, but it has been shown to improve disease resistance and structural integrity in cannabis plants.
The future of the cannabis industry may involve a shift towards quality and niche aspects of the plant, as well as the potential for grafting as a means of IP protection.
Proper use of silicon in nutrient solutions is important, as it is immobile and should be fed through the roots to ensure even distribution throughout the plant.
Daniel Fernandez's website and YouTube channel, 'Science in Hydroponics,' provide valuable resources for learning about plant chemistry, nutrient preparation, and more.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
13:44
Formulating Nutrients for Cannabis Growers
30:48
Making Your Own Hydroponic Solution
33:19
Understanding the Role of Calcium in Cannabis Plants
38:47
Dispelling the Myth of Calcium Deficiencies in Cannabis
55:39
The Effectiveness of Hypochlorous Acid as a Sanitizer
01:00:46
Considerations for Using Hypochlorous Acid in Plant Cultivation
01:03:34
Risks and Benefits of Chlorine Sanitizing Techniques
01:11:19
The Role of Silica in Plant Growth and Disease Resistance
01:19:05
The Future of the Cannabis Industry: Focus on Quality and Niche Aspects
01:25:18
Grafting as a Means of IP Protection in the Cannabis Industry
01:29:00
Proper Use of Silicon in Nutrient Solutions
01:37:05
Resources for Learning About Plant Chemistry and Nutrient Preparation