I am interested to know what could be improved in the growing process. What makes you sore and tired? What do you find to be inefficient, or could be done in a better way? Thoughts and comments welcome, thank you!
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Defoliation for sure.
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Trimming. Oh how I hate trimming.
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What would make the trimming experience more comfortable or enjoyable in your opinion?
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waiting!
Seriously, I am a small hobby grower so all the tasks are manageable and a pleasure really. Trimming gets tiresome but that’s such a 1st world problem! (aka managing our abundance).
So, better trimming tools would be nice.
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Help is coming! Kultiva is developing a new trimming scissor that is much more comfortable and efficient, if you go to www.kultivagrow.com you can sign up for a notification when it’s available this spring/early summer!
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Dumping pots and sanitizing with a backpack sprayer.
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yeah, that’s it! I’m changing my answer… @fist-ninja nailed it. definitely clean up and sanitizing between runs.
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Do you use fabric pots? Which type do you like?
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Heres my list.
- Resanatize and reset
- Trimming
- Defoliating
- Disposal of old media and plant waste stems leaves.
But making seeds and removing the seeds after production is a real bear! Deseeding a bag a weed in the 1990s is one thing but try deseeding many many strains and lbs of seeded flower omg seriously sucks!
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As above. We just been moving loads and loads of soil, what a big waste of energy, while is lifting pot after pot I was thinking, maybe hydroponic systems could be easier and less stress on the old body.
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I like and use fabric pots but recently been looking at air pots a lot. The prices on grow gear are ridiculous though.
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This is the new EZ-Lift fabric pot…it’s a prototype actually. They will be available this Spring from Kultivagrow.com I designed this to ease the back strain endured by lifting double-handled pots, protecting you from a debilitating injury. It also gives you the ability to carry two at a time, not have the plant in your face, etc. What do you think?
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I would have to grow in it to have a proper opinion. Looks very interesting though. 
My biggest problem with fabric pots is too many roots grow into them making cleanup really labor intensive.
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Thank you for the feedback.
This bag has a feature that will help with the root cleanup that you mentioned. On the inside of the bag, a water-resistant layer is sewn in, leaving only the bottom 1/4 as exposed fabric where the roots expose themselves. The material is similar to TYVEK. This is aimed mainly at water retention but also helps with structure and to keep them easily-reusable for many grows. Hope this helps, I look forward to hearing your continued thoughts!
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Trimming, by far!
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