[AUDIO only] Office Hours LIVE Ep 122: Taming VPD and pH for Optimal Growth

AROYA Office Hours LIVE

Welcome to episode 122 of Office Hours LIVE, brought to you by AROYA.

Hosts Jason, Cian, and Kaisha explore plant cultivation with expert insights. We cover vital aspects of plant growth and environmental control, focusing on nutrient balance, pH levels, and the critical role of Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD) during flowering stages.

Jason shares his experience from various growing facilities, offers practical tips on managing low pH, and introduces valuable tools like the VPD calculator and the updated dryback tool for optimizing plant health.

We also touch on the holistic approach to growing, including engaging with plants through music and spending quality time with them.

Plus, exciting updates on AROYA's nomination for Cultivation Software of the Year and their upcoming presence at MJBizCon.

00:00 Optimize temperature and VPD for flowering stages.

03:32 Adjust air temperature and humidity for optimal VPD.

07:21 Stomates exchange gases; optimize for faster growth.

11:29 Ideal VPD ranges optimize plant growth conditions.

15:27 Lower humidity prevents mold, affects plant performance.

18:01 Brix measures sugar content; implications vary in cannabis.

22:17 Dynamic Y-axis may mislead dry back data.

24:38 Manual dryback tool moved under plus icon.

29:55 50/50 cocoa-perlite: lower water, more oxygen.

33:02 From Ferrari precision to bus troubleshooting adaptability.

36:30 Nutrient availability varies with pH levels.

39:31 Low pH during flowering due to salt buildup.

43:53 Passionate organic gardener loves working with plants.

45:30 Automated tasks, documented problems, studied plant growth.

48:22 Join Aurora for updates and vote Aroya!

Links:
https://vpd.aroya.io

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📲Jason van Leuven, https://www.instagram.com/_van_lovin_/
📲Seth Baumgartner, https://www.instagram.com/seth_baumgartner/
📲Kaisha McMillan, https://www.instagram.com/ahsiak/
📲Christian Hertel, https://www.instagram.com/christian_aroya/

‘Office Hours’ is an AROYA by Addium Inc. Podcast //
Produced by Chris Ripley, https://www.instagram.com/_mrripleyc_

About the Show
Seth, AROYA’s Manager, Client Success, and Jason AROYA’s Director of Applied Science, lead you down the rabbit hole of cultivation insights and demystifying bro-science. We dive into the world of cultivation with live, unfiltered discussions. Each episode features seasoned experts addressing your most pressing cultivation questions, offering insights gleaned from decades of hands-on experience. Whether you're a seasoned grower or just starting out, tune in to elevate your cultivation knowledge and skills, straight from the source. Engage with us live and get the answers you need to succeed in the ever-evolving industry.