S1E6: The Plant & The People (Featuring Dr. Pepper Hernandez and Luna Stower!)

Hold onto your gardening gloves! In this episode, Alexandria Irons dishes out the dirt on minerals and why they're the real MVPs for both plants and humans. From the basics like hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen, to the rockstars nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, she covers all 18 essential minerals plants need to thrive.

But that's not all – she'll also clue you in on the crucial roles of calcium, magnesium, sulfur, and micronutrients, and how they're the unsung heroes of plant growth.

Then, get ready for a fertilizer face-off between organic and synthetic, as she weighs in on sustainability and finding that perfect balance for a healthy planet.

And if you thought that was it, hold onto your pot plants! Alex shares her own journey with cannabis as medicine and drops some wisdom on the miracles she's seen firsthand.

Don't miss updates on the Blaze Botanical Latitude Grow Along and a sneak peek at our next episode – where we'll be delving into the high-flying world of the cannabis economy!

Takeaways:

**Plants are like high-maintenance divas, needing a whopping 18 essential nutrients for their big show – think of them as the rock stars of the garden!

**It's all about the microbial magic show when it comes to plant nutrition – those little critters are like the chefs in the plant's kitchen, whipping up nutrients for a gourmet meal.

**Organic nutrients cozy up with fulvic acid and kelp like they're on a tropical vacation, while synthetic ones strut in like they own the place, already pre-chelated and ready to party.

**Microbes aren't just the plant's wingmen – they're the bouncers too, keeping out the riff-raff like pests and pathogens from crashing the party.

**Think of minerals like plant Tinder matches – it's all about compatibility and chemistry for a swipe-right kind of relationship.

**Balancing plant nutrients is like being a DJ at a plant party – you gotta mix it up just right for those plants to dance their way to optimal growth and yield.

**When it comes to fertilizer, it's a battle between eco-warriors and chemical cowboys – who will win the green showdown?

**Taking a holistic approach to plant health is like giving them a spa day – pamper those leaves for nutrient-packed bliss!

**A balanced fertilizer is like the perfect smoothie – packed with all the good stuff to keep those plants healthy and happy.

**Cannabis isn't just for chilling out – it's like the Swiss Army knife of medicine, tackling everything from pain relief to boosting mood.

***Last day to sign up for BLAZE is 4/20/20 – it's like a virtual cannabis garden party where green thumbs swap tips and tricks!

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Host:

**Alexandria Irons [https://www.queenofthesungrown.com/]

Featured Guests

**Dr. Pepper Hernandez - [drpepperhernandez.com]

**Luna Stower - [http://www.lunastower.com/]

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