The Grodan GroShow
Step into the world of indoor cannabis cultivation with the Grodan GroShow Podcast, your reliable source of rootzone management. Join host Riley Jones as he explores cutting-edge stone wool growing techniques and industry insights with experts and growing legends from across the globe. Whether you're a seasoned grower or just starting out, the GroShow is your go-to podcast for growing quality cannabis at any scale, batch after batch.
Episodes
32 episodes
Crafted for the Culture: Cannabis Genetics, Crop Steering & Export Markets with Sublime Culture | Ep 32
Producing premium cannabis starts with genetics, but what happens once a cultivar enters the facility is just as important.In Episode 32 of the GroShow Podcast, Brandan Leroux, Head Grower at Sublime ...
The Recipe Behind the Flower: Facility Design, Crop Steering & Post-Harvest with Culture Farms | Ep 31
Cultivation experience is valuable. Turning more than three decades of knowledge into repeatable systems that can support hundreds of lights, multiple rooms, and an entire team is something else entirely.That idea sits at the center of t...
Consistency at Scale: Inside Pro Gro’s Precision Cultivation Strategy | Ep 30
Consistency is one thing. Maintaining it across thousands of plants, multiple facilities, and dozens of cultivars is something else entirely.That idea sits at the center of this episode of the GroShow Podcast, as the conversation explore...
Science-Backed Cannabis Cultivation: Turning Research Into Real-World Results | Ep 29
Science helps growers ask better questions. Production shows which answers actually hold up at scale.That idea sits at the center of this episode of the GroShow Podcast, as the conversation explores how research, data, an...
From Lab to Grow Room: Tissue Culture & the Future of Cannabis Genetics with Max Jones | Ep 28
Max Jones of the University of Guelph joins Grodan Crop Specialist Chad Rigby and host Riley Jones for a focused conversation on how cannabis research translates into commercial cultivation. Drawing from his work in tissue culture, clean plant ...
Making Sense of Cannabis Genetics: Translating Breeding & Precision Growing with Ryan Lee | Ep 27
Ryan Lee of Chimera Genetics joins Grodan Crop Specialist Chad Rigby and host Riley Jones for a deep conversation on how cannabis genetics and cultivation strategy come together in controlled environments. Drawing from decades of breeding and r...
Impressively High Yields: Inside Grodan’s Latest Precision Irrigation Research | Ep 26
In this special episode, we unpack one of Grodan’s most significant cannabis research milestones to date. Crop Specialist Chad Rigby returns to break down the findings behind our new whitepaper, Impressively high yields are reality for cann...
Clean Canopy, Clean Crop: Building Better Foliar and IPM Programs with BioSafe Systems | Ep 25
In Part 2 of our “Start Clean, Stay Clean” series, we shift the focus from the root zone to the canopy — and why what happens above ground often reflects the strength of your entire cultivation system.Zac Ricciardi (BioSafe Systems) retu...
Start Clean, Stay Clean: Root Zone Management, Microbial Balance & Input Timing with BioSafe Systems | Ep 24
It’s a mindset that guides this deep dive into the root zone on Episode 24 of the GroShow Podcast, as Zac Ricciardi (BioSafe Systems) and Jon Jirikovec (Grodan) join host Riley Jones to explore the underlying root zone conditions that ...
Dialing In the Root Zone: Real-Time Irrigation Strategy with the GroSens Suite | Ep 23
In Episode 23 of the GroShow Podcast, host Riley Jones is joined by Kaz Makarewicz (Product Owner, e-Gro) and Chad Rigby (Crop Specialist) to explore how growers are using Grodan’s all-in-one root zone monitoring system — the GroSens Suite — to...
Award-Winning Flower at Scale: East Coast Genetics & Precision Growing with Happy Valley | Ep 22
In Episode 22 of the GroShow Podcast, host Riley Jones heads to the East Coast to sit down with Zach Wise and Tim Larson from Happy Valley — a vertically integrated cannabis company in Massachusetts known for precision, consistency, and award-w...
From Racks to Roots: Vertical Facility Design, Irrigation & Substrate Synergy with PIPP Horticulture | Ep 21
In Episode 21 of the GroShow Podcast, host Riley Jones is joined by Grodan Crop Specialist Jon Jirikovec and Anders Peterson and Michael Williamson from PIPP Horticulture for part two of a special mini-series with the Cultivation Elevated
The Foundation of a Healthy Crop: Getting Substrate Saturation and Rooting-In Right with Jon Jirikovec | Ep 20
In Episode 20 of the GroShow Podcast, host Riley Jones welcomes Grodan Crop Specialist Jon Jirikovec for a deep dive into one of the most important (and often underestimated) parts of a successful grow: initial substrate saturation and rooting ...
Optimizing Cannabis Cultivation: Pheno-Hunting, Irrigation & Lighting with Plant Nerd | Ep 19
In episode 19 of the GroShow Podcast, host Riley Jones sits down with Jared Toogood of Plant Nerd to break down the techniques helping growers fine-tune their operations. From advanced lighting strategies to <...
From Challenges to Champions: Blue Goose Flower’s Journey to Success | Ep 18
Chris Carlino and Scott Judd from Blue Goose Flower share how they’ve perfected indoor cannabis cultivation in a competitive market on this episode of the Grodan GroShow ...
Future of Cannabis Cultivation: Grodan & F1 SeedTech Share Groundbreaking Research Results | Ep 17
In episode 17 of the GroShow Podcast, host Riley Jones is joined by Frank Janssen and Chad Rigby of Grodan, F1 SeedTech's Maikel de Bresser, and Simon Charette from CRIC Labs to unpack the game-changing...
Exploring Innovative R&D and Crop Steering Techniques with Endless Biotech | Ep 16
In episode 16 of the GroShow Podcast, host Riley Jones is joined by Grodan Crop Specialist Jon Jirikovec, along with Courtney Bridges, Travis Dahm, and Gary Hol...
Maximizing Yields with Advanced LED Technology with Taylor Kirk of Fluence | Ep 15
In episode 15 of the GroShow Podcast, host Riley Jones sits down with Taylor Kirk, a Horticulture Service Specialist at F...
Mastering the Art and Science of Indoor Cannabis Cultivation with Victoria Cannabis Co. | Ep 14
In episode 14 of the GroShow Podcast, host Riley Jones is joined once again by Shaye Donald, Account Manager at Grodan, as well as first-time guest Taylor King, Cultivation Manager at
Biological Crop Protection and Implementing IPM Plans in Cannabis Cultivation with Koppert | Ep 13
In episode 13 of the Grodan GroShow Podcast, host Riley Jones sits down with Shaye Donald, Account Manager at Grodan, and industry expert Kevin Cullum, Commercial Manager at Koppert, to discuss what an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan is a...
Craft Cannabis at Scale: Data-Driven Methods, Ideal Growing Media, and Knowledge Sharing with Medical Saints | Ep 12
Join host Riley Jones, along with special guests Cole Williams, Master Grower at Medical Saints, and
Perfecting Cannabis Propagation: Mother Plant Care, Cutting Clones, and Proper Saturation with Chad Rigby | Ep 11
Are you looking to master propagation and prevent common problems cannabis growers often experience during this pivotal phase of growth? Then tune in to episode 11 of the GroShow Podcast, featuring host
The Importance of Understanding and Controlling Water Channelling with Crop Consultant, Ben Feldman | Ep 10
By controlling how and when a substrate opens up irrigation channels, cultivators can become more efficient in their craft, leading to more significant profits and healthier crops for future generations. In episode 10 of the GroShow Podcast, ho...
Harnessing the Power of Microbes to Maximize Plant Productivity with MIIM Horticulture | Ep 9
Ready to unlock the secrets of maximizing plant health and yield? If so, we have the perfect episode of The GroShow Podcast for you. In our latest installment, "Harnessing the Power of Microbes to Maximize Plant Productivity," we delve into the...
From Retail to Large-Scale Distributors: Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence with Sparetime Supply | Ep 8
Have you ever wondered how industry leaders navigate the often unpredictable and ever-changing landscape of the nursery and hydroponics industry? In episode 8 of the GroShow Podcast, host Riley Jones chats with