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- Magnesium: The secret to lush green growth · 12 min · Avsnitt 385Magnesium+ = https://eutrema.co.uk/shop/soil-conditioners/magnesium/ Ultimate Cal-Mag = https://eutrema.co.uk/shop/soil-conditioners/ultimate-cal-mag/ Dr. Russell Sharp explains…
- Hand Lens - why every grower needs one · 9 min · Avsnitt 384https://eutrema.co.uk/shop/equipment/hand-lens-uv-led-illuminated/ Dr. Russell Sharp explains why a hand lens is essential for pest identification and monitoring, how to use one…
- Insecticidal soaps explained: control pests without poisons · 10 min · Avsnitt 383In this episode Dr. Russell Sharp explains insecticidal soaps—how they work by physically breaking down insect waxes and spiracles, acting as contact killers without systemic…
- The best new product, why it could be better, why it won't, and it looks like a toilet seat · 10 min · Avsnitt 382Dr. Russell Sharp reviews the Maxi Bright Maxi LED Pro TS 40W horseshoe under-canopy light, calling it the best product he has seen this year and explaining how individual…
- Eutrema Ltd: Grower - First Innovation · 7 min · Avsnitt 381Dr. Russell Sharp, founder of Eutrema Limited, explains the company's grower-first approach, serendipitous innovation, and the development of truly unique plant science products…
- Fertiliser Time Bomb: gas, geopolitics & carbon taxes threatening 2027 Prices · 16 min · Avsnitt 380Dr. Russell Sharp ranks and explains the major threats to fertilizer and pesticide prices in the UK looking toward 2027, covering energy costs, geopolitical risks, supply…
- The Periodic Table of Plant Health — Decode Your Crop's Nutrient Needs · 35 min · Avsnitt 379Dr. Russell Sharp walks through the "Periodic Table of Plant Health," explaining macronutrients, micronutrients, non-mineral and non-essential elements, and common deficiency…
- Inside Our New Patented Root Stimulant: A Phosphite Alternative · 21 min · Avsnitt 378Dr. Russell Sharp discusses recent weather impacts on crops and lawns, a Black Friday humic acid offer (use code HUMIC15), and updates from Utrema on product compatibility tools…
- Are your microbes dead? Free new service from Eutrema · 4 min · Avsnitt 377Dr. Russell Sharp explains why Eutrema no longer sells microbial products — from short shelf life and supply-chain dilution to competition with contaminated products — and why…
- Insider Advice for Hydroponic Product Startups · 15 min · Avsnitt 376Dr. Russell Sharp of Eutrema shares practical advice for anyone launching a hydroponic product, covering market realities, product differentiation, and regulatory pitfalls. Key…
- UK Fertiliser Rules Could Wipe Out Small Hydro Brands — What You Need to Know · 11 min · Avsnitt 375Hello and welcome back to Hydroponics Daily. Dr. Russell Sharp breaks down the new UK fertiliser and biostimulant consultation that could force costly registrations, third‑party…
- Taming Bitterness: How Hydroponics Could Create Milder Veggies · 7 min · Avsnitt 374Dr. Russell Sharp explores how breeders, genetic tools (including CRISPR) and environmental controls in hydroponics can reduce strong or bitter flavours in vegetables. He…
- The Top 10 Most Poisonous Plants You Might Grow (but hey, "they're natural") · 14 min · Avsnitt 373Dr. Russell Sharp closes out Hydroponics Daily’s 2025 run with a compact guide to the most toxic plants. He explains why “natural” or “plant‑derived” doesn’t mean safe and shares…
- Biofortify Your Greens: Iodine, Selenium & Hydroponic Nutrition · 7 min · Avsnitt 372Host Dr. Russell Sharp of Hydroponics Daily explains how hydroponic fertigation and his product Gold Leaf (Liquid Gold in the UK) can be used to biofortify edible crops with…
- Don't Get Ripped Off: How to Choose Microbial Biostimulants · 8 min · Avsnitt 371Dr. Russell Sharp explains how to choose and use microbial biostimulants for hydroponics, focusing on production/expiry dates, manufacturer credibility, and the trade-offs…
- Why Pumpkins Trap Forever Chemicals — and How Hydroponics Helps · 7 min · Avsnitt 370Dr. Russell Sharp explores research showing that squashes, pumpkins and other cucurbits can absorb persistent hydrophobic pollutants (PCBs, dioxin-like compounds, organochlorine…
- Hydroponics Wrapped 2025: Triumphs & Tough Lessons · 16 min · Avsnitt 369Dr. Russell Sharp reviews Hydroponics Daily in 2025, highlighting the top podcast episodes, surprising listener interests (pH, nutrient lockup, microgreens), event highlights…
- Coffee, Caffeine & Your Plants: Friend or Foe? · 7 min · Avsnitt 368Dr. Russell Sharp examines the effects of coffee and tea on plants, explaining how caffeine and other compounds (tannins, organic acids, sugars) can act as low-dose biostimulants…
- Cotton Candy Grapes — Naturally Flavoured? · 9 min · Avsnitt 367Dr. Russell Sharp explores the story behind cotton candy grapes, explaining how they were created through patient, traditional plant breeding rather than artificial flavouring or…
- Amazon’s Fake Plants: The Shocking Rise of AI-Generated Seed Scams · 6 min · Avsnitt 366Dr. Russell Sharp exposes a growing problem of fake plant listings and AI-generated seed scams on Amazon and other marketplaces, showing how buyers are being misled by impossible…
- Plant Melatonin: Supercharge Roots and Stress Tolerance in Hydroponics · 5 min · Avsnitt 365Dr. Russell Sharp explains how melatonin — a molecule known for human sleep and stress regulation — is produced by plants and acts as a powerful antioxidant and growth regulator…
- Are Soilless Crops Artificially Flavoured? Hydroponics Myth Busted · 5 min · Avsnitt 364Host Dr. Russell Sharp tackles a Twitter claim that hydroponic crops lack micronutrients and are artificially flavoured, explaining why those assertions are incorrect and how…
- UK Energy Shock: 94% Rise in Standing Charges Threatens Vertical Farms · 7 min · Avsnitt 363Dr. Russell Sharp examines a warning from the UK Urban AgriTech group that a planned 94% increase in electricity network standing charges from April 2026 could dramatically raise…
- Carnivorous Plants & Bonsai - a potential hack for using Coco Grow Media · 4 min · Avsnitt 362In this episode we examine why carnivorous plants and bonsai often struggle in coco grow media — coco (coir) can contain high sodium and is frequently buffered with calcium…
- Alternatives to Dosatrons: Which Fertigation Tool Wins? · 8 min · Avsnitt 361In this episode Dr. Russell Sharp explains how dosatrons work and compares practical alternatives for run‑to‑waste hydroponic systems, including Venturi injectors, electric…
- How to Save Virus-Infected Varieties; Thermotherapy for Crops · 10 min · Avsnitt 360Hello there, and welcome back to Hydroponics Daily, your go-to podcast for everything soilless cultivation. I am your host, Dr. Russell Sharp, the founder of Eutrema Limited, a…
- Perennial Cereals: Are Kernza and Perennial Rice the Future of Food? · 13 min · Avsnitt 359Dr. Russell Sharp explores the growing interest in perennial arable crops like Kernza, perennial rice and sorghum, explaining their environmental benefits, current commercial…
- Dosatron Secrets · 7 min · Avsnitt 358Dr. Russell Sharp explains how Dosatrons (water-powered dosing pumps) mix concentrated fertilizer like Gold Leaf/Liquid Gold into fertigation systems, describing the…
- Cut-and-Come-Again: Hydroponic Hype vs. Reality · 7 min · Avsnitt 357Dr. Russell Sharp of Hydroponics Daily breaks down the truth behind "cut-and-come-again" vegetables and viral social media hacks, explaining which crops genuinely regrow and…
- Glycerin: Flower preservation suitable for hops and legal cannabis displays? · 4 min · Avsnitt 356Dr. Russell Sharp explores advanced preservation methods for flower crops; from freeze-drying and glycerin sap replacement to citric acid treatments used for hops,cand how these…
- Dates for your diary for 2026 in Hydroponics: Must-Attend Events · 9 min · Avsnitt 355Dr. Russell Sharp outlines the key 2026 dates affecting hydroponic growers (equinoxes, longest day) and recommends major trade shows and conferences worldwide — from IPM Essen…
- The Hydrogen Peroxide Clash Rocking European Hydroponics · 7 min · Avsnitt 354Dr. Russell Sharp discusses the struggle of the UK and European hydroponic sector, focusing on recent enforcement in the Netherlands over continuous in-line dosing of hydrogen…
- E‑Commerce Strategies for Hydroponic Growers · 9 min · Avsnitt 353Dr. Russell Sharp discusses e-commerce strategies for hydroponic businesses, advising against competing in commodity leafy greens and recommending niche, high‑value preserved…
- Bootstrap to Success: Ditch credit for your customers · 9 min · Avsnitt 352Dr. Russell Sharp explains why bootstrapping is the best route for many hydroponic ventures, emphasizing unique products, testing market demand, and protecting cash flow. He…
- Solenoids & Drippers: Master Hydroponic Water Flow · 6 min · Avsnitt 351Dr. Russell Sharp breaks down how water is controlled in hydroponic systems: pressure‑regulated drippers set the flow rate, spikes only deliver the water, and solenoid valves…
- Egypt’s Greenhouse Push: Army-Driven Hydroponics vs Morocco’s Desalination Boom · 7 min · Avsnitt 350Dr. Russell Sharp explores Egypt’s push into large-scale greenhouse and hydroponic production, driven in part by the military, and compares it to Morocco’s desalination-led…
- Don't Feed Dormant Plants: The Hidden Nitrite Danger · 6 min · Avsnitt 349Dr. Russell Sharp explains why you should drastically reduce or stop fertilizing perennial crops during winter dormancy or cold storage. Plants take up little or no nutrients in…
- Lease to Grow: The Rise of Rental Hydroponic Systems · 5 min · Avsnitt 348In this episode Dr. Russell Sharp explores leasing and rental business models for hydroponic systems—ranging from small kitchen towers to commercial vertical farms—covering…
- Rats in the NFT: Rodents, Risks and Hydroponic Safety · 10 min · Avsnitt 347Dr. Russell Sharp of Utrema discusses a striking Facebook post—an AI image of rat droppings on an NFT lettuce system—and asks whether rodents are a real threat in hydroponics…
- Hidden Hydroponics: How Cosmetics Brands Quietly Grow Ingredients · 4 min · Avsnitt 346Host Dr Russell-Sharp of Hydroponics Daily explores how hydroponics and vertical farming are widely used by non-food companies; especially cosmetics and fragrance brands, to grow…
- Growing the Impossible: Hydroponic Crops the UK Can't Grow Outdoors · 7 min · Avsnitt 345Dr. Russell Sharp explores crops that struggle outdoors in the UK due to short, cool seasons and shows how hydroponics or protected cultivation can make them viable. He discusses…
- Hydroponics on Display: 8 Botanical Gardens to Visit · 8 min · Avsnitt 344Dr. Russell Sharp tours botanical gardens around the world that feature hydroponic and aquaponic displays, from Pittsburgh and Dallas to Bethlehem, Malaysia, Dresden, Baghdad…
- Cardoon: The High‑Value Hydroponic Crop Michelin Chefs Crave · 7 min · Avsnitt 343Dr Russell Sharp of Hydroponics Daily explores cardoon, a giant thistle related to globe artichoke, as a lucrative hydroponic crop ideal for small to medium grow rooms and a…
- HACK! Grow Your Own Predatory Mites: Slash Your Pest Control Costs · 13 min · Avsnitt 342Dr. Russell Sharp shares a practical hack to dramatically reduce pesticide and biocontrol costs by culturing predatory mites on bran or pollen. This method lets growers seed a…
- The science behind pH perfect hydroponic solutions · 9 min · Avsnitt 341Dr. Russell Sharp explains how to keep hydroponic solutions pH-stable, the role of balanced nitrates and ammonium, and how chemical buffers prevent pH swings. The episode also…
- Light vs Heavy Hydroponics: Why System Weight Matters · 7 min · Avsnitt 340Dr. Russell Sharp explores how the weight of hydroponic systems affects portability, stability, thermal buffering and practical uses—from classrooms and balconies to cruise ships…
- How McDonald's and Fast Food Drive Hydroponics · 8 min · Avsnitt 339Dr. Russell Sharp of Hydroponics Daily explores how fast food chains, from McDonald’s to Subway and Taco Bell, consume enormous volumes of fresh produce and the opportunities…
- Bootstrapping Your Hydroponic Start Up: Keep Control, Innovation, Motivation and Fun · 22 min · Avsnitt 338Dr. Russell Sharp makes the case for bootstrapping hydroponic businesses instead of taking big external investment, arguing that self-funding preserves control, motivation…
- Does Big Money Matter? The New Economics of CEA Investing · 10 min · Avsnitt 337Dr. Russell Sharp breaks down a candid interview with Equilibrium Capital's Dave Chen on the challenges of financing and scaling controlled environment agriculture (CEA). He…
- More Grocery Store Hacks: Growing Exotic Rhizomes for Less · 13 min · Avsnitt 336Dr. Russell Sharp explains how to use store-bought seeds, rhizomes and tubers—like spelt, mung beans, turmeric, ginger, galangal, sweet potatoes and more—as propagation material…
