Friday 420 Podcast: Home Cannabis Cultivation

Michel Navedo
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Homegrowers International is proud to present the Friday 420 Podcast, where professional cultivators come and share their experience and knowledge. www.hellohi.org

  1. JAN 16

    Why Your LED Grow Might Be Falling Short (And How Rubisco Could Save It)

    On this week’s Friday 420, I sat down with Damian Michalski, Chief Cultivation Officer and Co-founder of Evergreen Medica to discuss why the transition to LED lighting has been secretly killing grower yields. Damian reveals that he’s seen up to a 40% increase just by following this one metric. Find out what rubisco is and how you can control your environment to grow your biggest crops yet. Get full access to Homegrowers International at www.hellohi.org/subscribe

    47 min
  2. Buttheadz is Breaking the Stigma

    12/12/2025

    Buttheadz is Breaking the Stigma

    When he started Buttheadz Grow Shop in 2021, Erick Engelhart had a hard time finding someone who’d rent to him because the stigma against cannabis in Missouri was so strong. Today, their nonprofit Buttheadz Growers Club has donated thousands of pounds of vegetables to local food banks through their “Cans for Clones” program and community gardens. The club even hosts classes for the local Boy Scouts, teaching them gardening skills so they can earn merit badges. Erick and I chatted about his soil company Buttheadz Living Soil which uses cotton burr compost and rice hulls from local farms. The upcycled waste is aged for three years and turned into high quality compost, giving it new purpose and keeping it out of local landfills. Eric Englehart and the Buttheadz Growers Club are creating a brighter future for their community and inspiring us all to make a positive impact on others. This holiday season, please consider making a donation to your local food bank to help keep a family from going hungry. *Food banks feed over 46 million people in the US annually. Get full access to Homegrowers International at www.hellohi.org/subscribe

    26 min
  3. All About Autoflowers

    12/05/2025

    All About Autoflowers

    On the latest episode of “Friday 420,” I sat down with Canadian cannabis genetics advisor and researcher Dwight Diotte for an illuminating discussion on the origins and evolution of autoflowering cannabis. Dwight has been breeding ruderalis plants for the last 40 years, and we covered everything from their geographical origins and unique growth patterns to the flavor profile and effect of a pure ruderalis plant. Dwight talked about the essential role his late friend, the renowned cannabis breeder Nevil Schoenmakers, played in cross-breeding ruderalis with modern varieties, and shared advice for cultivators on how to properly grow and breed autoflowers. Check out the full conversation! Get full access to Homegrowers International at www.hellohi.org/subscribe

    42 min
  4. Growing 16 ft Plants, Learning Cannabis Farming as a Kid, and Why Craft Matters

    11/28/2025

    Growing 16 ft Plants, Learning Cannabis Farming as a Kid, and Why Craft Matters

    For this special Friday 420 Christmas Edition, I had the pleasure of talking to three Emerald Triangle farmers to hear about their unique and festive 12 Jays of Christmas collaboration. This beautifully designed box is filled with 12 joints from 12 small-batch, craft cannabis farms that are part of the Humboldt County Growers Alliance - an organization that aims to spotlight the quality and heritage of the cannabis grown in this region. Patricia broke down Sun Roots Farm’s amazing closed-loop system, which runs on DEM Pure certification standards and even earned them a Certified Wildlife Habitat designation. We heard about the Mendo Mystic legacy from Matt, who is now farming the land his dad started growing cannabis on back in 1983. Matt is keeping the family legacy alive, ensuring their flower meets organic certification standards under California’s strict OCAL program. And Craig discussed the sustainability efforts he’s implemented for Talking Trees Farms, including the innovative home-compostable packaging he’s designed for his prerolls. Learn how to get your 12 Jays of Christmas box and support Emerald Triangle craft cannabis! Happy Holidays! Get full access to Homegrowers International at www.hellohi.org/subscribe

    33 min
  5. How Jorge Cervantes is Writing the Future of Cannabis Cultivation

    11/14/2025

    How Jorge Cervantes is Writing the Future of Cannabis Cultivation

    This week, I sat down with the legendary Jorge Cervantes (George Van Patten), a man whose books have influenced generations of growers over the last 40 years. Jorge shared the challenges of self-publishing his first book, Indoor Marijuana Horticulture, in 1983, and the dangerous process of writing books on cannabis cultivation in the 80s and 90s, when government raids and customs officials banning his books were common. Now, after decades of pioneering, Jorge is turning his focus to the future of cannabis cultivation. His new educational platform is meant to be a guiding light in cannabis cultivation research, a place where experience and science collaborate to help evolve our understanding of the plant. Check out the full interview to learn about Jorge’s incredible journey educating millions on the joys of growing cannabis and his plans for the next chapter in cultivation research and education. * You can help Jorge name his new website! Submit your idea and be entered for a chance to win a signed copy of The Cannabis Encyclopedia. Get full access to Homegrowers International at www.hellohi.org/subscribe

    54 min
  6. Seed Fingerprinting, the 'No Veg' Technique, and Inter Canopy Lighting

    11/07/2025

    Seed Fingerprinting, the 'No Veg' Technique, and Inter Canopy Lighting

    I recently had the chance to sit down with Dominique van Gruisen, founder of Innexo, a research organization based in the Netherlands dedicated to deepening our understanding of cannabis cultivation. Dominique shared how they facilitate an exchange of knowledge through their regular “Acceleration Days,” where researchers, innovators, and industry professionals connect at their facility to share and discuss their latest findings. Our conversation covered Innexo’s important work on inter canopy lighting and the “no veg” method, techniques that can accelerate growth cycles and increase efficiency and output. We also talked about their work on seed fingerprinting, which uses spectral analysis to determine both the sex and the phenotype of cannabis seeds. Learn more about the ground-breaking work Innexo is doing in cannabis cultivation research. Get full access to Homegrowers International at www.hellohi.org/subscribe

    42 min
  7. Why the Vibe You Bring to Your Cannabis Matters

    10/31/2025

    Why the Vibe You Bring to Your Cannabis Matters

    This week’s guest, John Bayes, AKA Green Bodhi, is a renowned cannabis breeder with over 2 decades as founder and owner of Green Bodhi Genetics in Eugene, Oregon. John has built a reputation for creating some of the highest quality strains in the industry based on a massive library of old-school genetics, with an emphasis on West Coast classic strains. John’s a world-class grower and brings a high level of conscious, intentional care to his plants. His work is heavily influenced by the Buddhist principles that guide his “Intentional Horticulture” philosophy. He’s now taking this commitment to mindfulness and quality to new international projects, including a series of upcoming wellness retreats in Malta and an EU launch of his Green Bodhi seed line. Check out the full video and bring some mindfulness into your garden! Get full access to Homegrowers International at www.hellohi.org/subscribe

    40 min
  8. Scott Blakey, AKA Shantibaba on Cannabis's Golden Era and the Second Wave

    10/24/2025

    Scott Blakey, AKA Shantibaba on Cannabis's Golden Era and the Second Wave

    This week on Friday 420 we are honored to welcome to the show a legend in cannabis genetics, Scott Blakey, a.k.a. Shantibaba. Scott is one of the architects of the modern cannabis seed industry, founding operations like Greenhouse Seed Company, and Mr. Nice Seed Bank in the 90s in Holland. He applied his rigorous breeding methods to develop some of the first high-CBD, low-THC strains, effectively pioneering the multi-billion dollar CBD industry. Today, Scott is embracing what he calls the industry’s “second wave.” He now holds medical cannabis licenses in Switzerland and is happily back in the “white jacket,” focused on genetics and quality control at his own family run farm. We’ll journey back to Amsterdam in the 90s, hear Scott’s advice for modern cannabis geneticists and his vision for where the cannabis industry is heading. Don’t miss this masterclass on the roots of modern cannabis genetics, watch the full interview! Get full access to Homegrowers International at www.hellohi.org/subscribe

    42 min
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