Hi all!
My (grower related) Background:
I'm new to Rollitup, I'm 21 finishing up my associates in science this semester and moving afterwords to pursue a degree in Botany (so hit me with the hard sciences!) I've been growing medical cannabis for about 3 years now, and I also keep an outdoor vegetable and herb garden in the spring and summer that seems to appreciate in size with every season and with my passion for all things botanical. I worked for awhile at a fairly reputable hydroponic supply store for a few months before they decided that eye-candy would reap more sales than knowledgeable staff members, and replaced me. I've read much on how to achieve yields of legendary proportions, but I've lived to know that it's experience that is the wielder of the tool named knowledge, and unfortunatley have had to endure many disappointing yet enlightening failures to reach my goals.
My query:
I'm looking for experienced growers, preferably professionals for the "in's and out's" of the industry as well as qualitative reliable comprehensive sources to use so that I can grow my girls to their absolute potential. When I move, I'm planning on having a majority of my income that will sustain me whilst I continue my studies come from cannabis, the problem is my watt/gram and rate of production is quite pitiful. Sure the quality of the end product is phenomenal, but I can't seem to produce any of these 1Ib plants I've read of. As much as I love doing things the hard way, all these set backs are taking their toll, and it seems evident to me that I need to improve something(s) somewhere.
Can anyone provide me with insight as to better or proper methodology for cultivation on a large scale? I'm looking at moving into a house with a 1k^2 foot basement that I will dedicate to growing, and have some funds set aside for cost of equipment.
Thank you for your time,
irie days.