Miracle Grow Entering Medical Marijuana Field

[engineered_excellence]

Came across this article:

 

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304665904576383832249741032.html?mod=WSJ_hp_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsThird

 

It says they plan on buying up niche dirt companies that already exist, instead of investing in their own line... Could mean cheaper prices on good soil. And when you go to pick up buckets and supplies at Lowes, you could also pick up your dirt.

 

Any current Miracle Grow Users? I've only used it outdoors.

[GanjaWarrior]

if he comes up with a good line, not full of all the nasty bunny muffin he puts in mg it might be worth a try. yes i have used mg soil, several times several strains....as it is now its not ment for marijuana

[The Digital Nomad]

so far people complain MG is too hot, and if it has too much nutes, it will be hard to flush out at harvest time.

 

I think $18.95 to $21.95 is not bad for 2 cu ft bags of premium soil. I tend to mix Fox Farm Ocean Forest with Happy Frog. You get what you pay for.

 

-DN

[Frank R]

If its a quality product at a good price that's fine.

 

I'd be worried they'd buy the small player just for their name "Fox Farm", then just put a cheaper product in a familiar package for the medical growers market.

 

I'm running a super soil, which is just everything at the grow shop mixed up:)

I'd really like to get some Bio-max from Premier, but I can't find it at any of the shops.

 

Just a side thought, anyone ever heard of using Michigan bat guano in a grow?

[+mayorherb]

If its a quality product at a good price that's fine.

 

I'd be worried they'd buy the small player just for their name "Fox Farm", then just put a cheaper product in a familiar package for the medical growers market.

 

I'm running a super soil, which is just everything at the grow shop mixed up:)

I'd really like to get some Bio-max from Premier, but I can't find it at any of the shops.

 

Just a side thought, anyone ever heard of using Michigan bat guano in a grow? I use promix ..You could try www.Dairydoo.com you can buy buy the bag or scoop.they do have a blend for Marijuana..

[Catfinger]

"In the end nitrogen is nitrogen and it doesn't matter how it starts out--it's an element"

 

fyi, nitrogen is nitrogen but it is not as always as readily uptaken by the plant depending on what you are using

[engineered_excellence]

I just find it fascinating that a multi-national, publicly traded corporation, one of the largest players in the home gardening industry is gearing up for Medical Marijuana growers. It seems that they are poised to uphold the "medical status" of the movement. This is a good thing.

[LansingAreaCaregiver]

I just find it fascinating that a multi-national, publicly traded corporation, one of the largest players in the home gardening industry is gearing up for Medical Marijuana growers. It seems that they are poised to uphold the "medical status" of the movement. This is a good thing.

 

Hopefully that is the case, but in my humble (and jaded) opinion, it sounds more like just a ploy to make more money. I can bet at the first sign of pressure from a regulatory agency they'll turn tail and run. Don't count on them to sponsor any rallies any time soon.

[engineered_excellence]

Hopefully that is the case, but in my humble (and jaded) opinion, it sounds more like just a ploy to make more money. I can bet at the first sign of pressure from a regulatory agency they'll turn tail and run. Don't count on them to sponsor any rallies any time soon.

 

Agreed... Although I believe there is potential to get big companies like this behind the movement. The way I see it, is that the caregiver-patient model provides a company like this the best chance at selling more product, and making more money. With individual home growers, instead of larger commercial growers and dispensaries, more product will be coming off of the retail shelves.

[Jonniedee]

Just a side thought, anyone ever heard of using Michigan bat guano in a grow?

 

The ideal type of guano is found in exceptionally dry climates, as rainwater drains the guano of nitrates.

[Hempcheff]

I wouldnt be suprised if the DEA starts raiding them....now that they addmitted they want to help us felons grow pot

 

 

im just sayin

[Croppled1]

For your information ..should medicinal cannabis patients support Scott's products given their smoking policy infringement on individual rights ? Does the issue justify the policy ? What was very upsetting about their tobacco ban was how it effected pare disabled or very ill children who were penalized and lost insurance when parents are fired for a otherwise legal activity .

 

http://www.npr.org/t...storyId=7706155

 

For reference is the Medicinal Cannabis press release from Scott's

 

http://www.inquisitr...s-at-medical-ma