Maximum Yield USA 2012 September | Page 164

MAXIMUM YIELD tips And tricks distributors k a e r F t a e N or ps f Ti Retail Stores listed alphabetically by city in each state. at min ta Con ss Cro g ucin Red Having a tidy growroom can lead to greater and healthier yields. However, this is not always as simple as it sounds. Here, Karen Wilkinson shares a few tricks to help you keep things clean. 162 Maximum Yield USA | September 2012 ion op r Crkinson ou il ng Yy Karen W b ki Wor en Wh A growroom or greenhouse can be seen as a reflection of its owner’s diligence and the crop’s growth potential. An unkempt, dirty and neglected growing space is less conducive to propagating healthy, hearty plants; whereas a clean, tidy, well-maintained area is more likely to result in a bountiful harvest that is free of afflictions. It sounds simple enough in theory, but the realities can be much more demanding. It’s just like maintaining your car’s engine: the best way to ensure a successful crop is to continually perform preventative maintenance and to develop a cleaning routine that works within your schedule. Unlike a car mechanic, however, you want to keep your tools and yourself as clean as possible when working with plants.