He didn’t start out as a fugitive. He started as a kid moving from base to base, learning early how to adapt, disappear, and start over. By his mid-teens, cannabis became both curiosity and currency. What began as smoking turned quickly into distribution, then scale, then momentum. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, there were no strain names, no legal protections, and no margin for error—just brick weed, word-of-mouth connections, and cash moving hand to hand.As the operation grew, so did the stakes. Pounds became boxes. Boxes became routes. Trust became leverage. Then it collapsed. Friends cooperated. Federal agencies stepped in. Property was seized. With a young family and charges looming, Jay Larkins made a decision that would define the next decade of his life—he ran. What followed was nearly ten years of living under assumed identities, crossing borders, surviving raids, and continuing to operate large-scale cannabis grows while constantly one step ahead of arrest. Every day carried the same risk: one traffic stop, one wrong name, one knock at the door.During that time, something unexpected took shape. Not a business—an idea. Harvest after harvest exposed the same problem: drying cannabis was inefficient, dangerous, and physically punishing. Sagging wires. Cramped rooms. Labor wasted. What started as a workaround in an attic—using sticks to avoid crawling under hanging lines—became a system. The designs were born from necessity, refined through repetition, and tested under pressure most growers never experience.Eventually, the running stopped. Jay turned himself in. He served time. The case closed. And for the first time in years, life slowed down. Teaching yoga replaced hiding. Legal cultivation replaced underground operations. From there, the drying system that had been shaped quietly over years of harvests became what is now known as Dry Flower—tools built by someone who understood exactly what failure looked like because he had lived it.This episode documents the full arc: rise, collapse, survival, and reinvention. Not as a cautionary tale. Not as a redemption story. Just the facts of how one life moved through the shadow economy of cannabis—and how the systems used across the industry today were forged there.EP 16 - Jay Larkins, CEO Founder of DriflowerHosted by Alex Villegas, Miami Mango, CEO Founder of Miami Mango Cannabiswww.trolmaster.comwww.mangotech.com
In this episode of Mango After Hours, our host Alex Villegas sits down with Sergio Picazo — cultivator, entrepreneur, community builder, and founder of The Connect Community — for one of the most insightful deep dives into modern cannabis culture. From Sacramento’s iconic District 6 to the emerging science of smokeability, Sergio explains how genetics, data analytics, water activity, and community collaboration are reshaping the future of the industry.Sergio shares his roots as a first-generation Mexican-American raised on discipline, hard work, and family unity — values that eventually guided him into cultivation, entrepreneurship, and leadership within Sacramento’s unique grower ecosystem. He breaks down why Sacramento stands alone: a city where fierce competition exists right alongside camaraderie, information sharing, and collective progress.The conversation jumps into the science of smokeability, championed by Dr. Allison Justice — from measuring puff PSI and vapor output to understanding harshness, moisture content, and water activity. Sergio highlights why THC percentages are misleading, why flavor and terpene transfer matter more, and why consumers have been conditioned away from sensory buying since the deli-style days before COVID.Sergio also opens up about building Cultivated from the ground up, learning deep water culture, discovering the power of tissue culture, flipping homes to fund his grow, and watching his parents become part of the journey. It’s a raw and inspiring story of risk, resilience, culture, and passion for the plant.If you're into cultivation, genetics, nursery operations, pheno hunting, or the culture behind cannabis, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.Sergio Picazo Instagram Handles-@Sergio_thecustodian @theconnectcommunity @powrhouseMango After Hours Instagram - @mangoafterhoursBuy MangoTech Gear- www.mangotech.storeTrolmaster- www.trolmaster.com Thinkgrow- www.thinkgrow.com
(EPISODIO 9)Todos hablan de genética. Todos hablan de nutrientes. Pero casi nadie está hablando de la variable que lo cambia todo dentro del cuarto: la sintonización del espectro.En este episodio de MangoTech Podcast, el presentador Alex Villegas se sienta con Josh Barker, una de las mentes de cultivo más agudas del juego, para desglosar lo que realmente significa la sintonización del espectro para cultivadores que se preocupan por la resina, el rendimiento y la consistencia.Esto no es un discurso de ventas. Es conversación cruda y directa de cuarto de cultivo:🌱 Luz blanca – la columna vertebral que impulsa el crecimiento masivo del dosel.🌱 Rojo profundo – el motor detrás del apilamiento floral, la densidad y las fases de engorde.🌱 Rojo lejano – cómo manipular el estiramiento, activar el efecto Emerson y desbloquear ventajas en el tiempo.🌱 UV – por qué este “último canal” es el arma secreta para tricomas, aceites y producción defensiva de resina.Josh y Alex profundizan en las fórmulas que los profesionales están probando ahora mismo:Cómo cambian las proporciones de espectro según el cultivar.Por qué ciertas cepas requieren más rojo lejano o menos UV.El equilibrio entre “rendimiento vs. calidad” al ajustar el espectro.Ejemplos reales de cómo calibrar la luz correctamente aumentó la producción de resina en un 20–30%.Y tampoco se guardan la controversia — señalando cómo la mayoría de cultivadores subutilizan sus luces, cómo las compañías engañan con los números de potencia, y por qué la sintonización del espectro es la diferencia entre gama media y verdadera gama alta.Este es el tipo de conversación que no escucharás en anuncios brillantes ni en reseñas superficiales de cultivo. Es la mirada interna de cómo la sintonización del espectro se está convirtiendo en la Fórmula 1 del cultivo de cannabis.Si hablas en serio sobre cultivar — no solo ver a las plantas sobrevivir, sino verlas rendir — necesitas escuchar este episodio.👉 Conéctate ahora. Toma notas. Empieza a experimentar.Porque una vez que entiendas la sintonización del espectro, nunca volverás a ver la luz de la misma manera.
JP is the founder of GOOD PIZZZA, and THE GOOD PIZZZA PODCAST one of Sacramento’s most respected names in cannabis culture and community. In this episode, he sits down with us to talk about where it all started — growing up in Plainfield, New Jersey, skating the Brooklyn Banks, and learning early what hustle really meant. He opens up about the heavy moments too — losing his best friend Ills and his grandmother in the same season — and how those experiences shaped the mindset behind everything he does today.We get into how JP took those lessons and built GOOD PIZZZA from the ground up — not just as a brand, but as a lifestyle built on good vibes, good food, and good company. He talks about staying authentic in an industry full of noise, the importance of community, and why mentorship and mindset still matter more than money or hype.JP also drops what’s next: a new GOOD PIZZZA collaboration in New Jersey with Cookies Harrison, Gillie Da Kid, and Rohan Marley; his partnership in Grass Valley with Buck Mountain and Higher Vibrations, pushing new mixed-light and rosin projects; and a growing media and podcast platform that’s putting Sacramento on the map. From “pizza parties” to full-scale creative production, he’s building something that’s only getting bigger.🍕 Follow JP: @_GOODPIZZZA_ @GOODPIZZZAPODCAST
Episode 11 mit Josh Barker – Director of Cultivation bei Miami Mango Cannabis
Die meisten Grower setzen noch auf 0–10V-analoges Lichtmanagement, doch die Wahrheit ist: das bremst Anlagen aus. Analoges Dimmen stößt bei etwa 20–30 Leuchten pro Stromkreis an seine Grenzen, zwingt zu mehreren Dongles (LMA14) und birgt das Risiko sporadischer Signalstörungen, die unerwünschtes Flackern oder sogar scheinbare Einschaltvorgänge nachts verursachen können. Für kommerzielle Kulturen ist das nicht nur unpraktisch — es ist teuer und riskant.
In dieser Folge sprechen wir mit Josh Barker, Director of Cultivation bei Miami Mango, und erklären, warum digitale Lichtsteuerung die Zukunft der Horticultur ist. Wir behandeln Themen von Signalintegrität und der Skalierung Hunderter Leuchten über eine einzige Leitung, über die „Last-Command“-Treiberlösung, die Re-Veg-Probleme verhindert, bis hin zum wegweisenden OPA2-digitalen Kontaktor, der versteckten nächtlichen Stromverbrauch reduziert — all das kommt in diesem Gespräch vor.
Wir teilen außerdem praktische Erfahrungsberichte, einschließlich des berüchtigten „4th of July“-Flackertests, der Hersteller dazu zwang, das Protokollverhalten zu korrigieren. Zudem gewähren wir einen Einblick in die Omega-Facility-Softwareplattform, die Beleuchtung, HLK (Heizung/Lüftung/Klima) und Anbau-Analytik in einem Dashboard vereint.
Egal, ob Sie ein paar Räume oder eine Anlage über mehrere Hektar betreiben — das ist ein Muss, wenn Sie bereit sind:
Phantom-Stromverbrauch in der Nacht zu beseitigen
Beleuchtungssysteme zu skalieren, ohne Dongles und Kabelsalat zu vervielfachen
Sicherheit und Ausfallsicherheit durch digitale Treiber zu verbessern
Ihren Anbau mit integrierter Facility-Software zukunftssicher zu machen
Wenn Sie es ernst meinen mit Kostensenkung, dem Schutz Ihrer Ernte und intelligenter Skalierung, ist digitale Steuerung der einzige Weg nach vorn.
James “Cutty” Cunningham isn’t just a grower — he’s a Santa Cruz original and one of the real innovators who helped shape modern cannabis cultivation.From the early days of running a double-wide up in the mountains to leading Fog City Farms, Cutty’s story is pure California hustle. He’s one of those rare people who built everything with his own hands — learning construction, running rooms, fixing problems, and turning obstacles into opportunities.When vertical grows started creating new challenges — hot air, microclimates, uneven canopy performance — he didn’t wait for someone else to solve it. He went into his garage with a longtime friend, sheet metal, blue tape, and a ton of determination. That’s where Vertical Air Solutions (VAS) was born — a system that now powers grows across the U.S. and was eventually acquired by Pipp Horticulture.In this episode, we dive deep into Cutty’s full journey — how a Santa Cruz kid who loved skating and surfing turned a passion for plants into a career built on innovation, grit, and community. You’ll hear how Fog City Farms became a respected name in indoor cannabis, why environment and airflow are everything, and what it really takes to stay alive in this industry when most don’t make it past the first harvest.This conversation is a blueprint for creators, cultivators, and builders — anyone chasing progress in a space that doesn’t wait for you to catch up.
Episodio 11 con Josh Barker – Director de Cultivo en Miami Mango CannabisLa mayoría de los cultivadores aún dependen del control de iluminación analógico 0–10V, pero la realidad es que ese sistema está frenando a las instalaciones. La atenuación analógica se limita a unas 20–30 luminarias por línea, requiere múltiples adaptadores (LMA14s) y corre el riesgo de fallos aleatorios de señal que pueden causar parpadeos no deseados o incluso encendidos “fantasma” durante la noche. En la escala comercial, eso no solo es incómodo—es costoso y arriesgado.En este episodio, conversamos con Josh Barker, Director de Cultivo en Miami Mango, para analizar por qué el control digital de iluminación es el futuro de la horticultura. Desde la integridad de la señal y la capacidad de escalar cientos de luminarias en una sola línea, hasta la función de “último comando” del driver que evita sustos de re-vegetación, y el revolucionario OPA2 digital contactor que elimina el consumo oculto de energía nocturna—esta charla lo cubre todo.También compartimos experiencias del mundo real, incluyendo la famosa “prueba de parpadeo del 4 de julio”, que obligó a los fabricantes a corregir el comportamiento de sus protocolos. Además, obtén un adelanto exclusivo del software Omega Facility, diseñado para unificar la iluminación, el HVAC y las analíticas de cultivo en un solo panel de control.Ya sea que manejes unas pocas salas o una instalación de varias hectáreas, este episodio es imprescindible si estás listo para:Eliminar el consumo fantasma de energía durante la nocheEscalar tus sistemas de iluminación sin multiplicar adaptadores y enredos de cableadoMejorar la seguridad y la confiabilidad del sistema con drivers digitalesPreparar tu cultivo para el futuro con software integrado de gestión de instalaciones💡 Si realmente quieres reducir costos, proteger tus cultivos y escalar de manera más inteligente, el control digital es el único camino a seguir.MANGOTECH STORE – www.mangotech.storeTROLMASTER – www.trolmaster.comTHINKGROW – www.thinkgrow.com
Episodio 11 con Josh Barker – Director de Cultivo en Miami Mango Cannabis
La mayoría de los cultivadores todavía dependen del control de iluminación analógico 0–10V, pero la verdad es que esta tecnología está frenando a las instalaciones modernas. La atenuación analógica alcanza un máximo de unas 20–30 luminarias por línea, requiere múltiples dongles (LMA14s) y corre el riesgo de fallos de señal aleatorios que pueden causar parpadeos no deseados o incluso encendidos “fantasma” durante la noche. En instalaciones a escala comercial, eso no solo es incómodo, sino también costoso y riesgoso.
En este episodio, hablamos con Josh Barker, Director de Cultivo en Miami Mango, para analizar por qué el control de iluminación digital es el futuro de la horticultura. Desde la integridad de la señal y la capacidad de escalar cientos de luminarias en una sola línea, hasta la corrección del controlador “Last Command” que evita el estrés de re-vegetación, y el revolucionario contacto digital OPA2, que elimina el consumo eléctrico oculto durante la noche — esta conversación lo cubre todo.
También compartimos experiencias reales, incluido el famoso “test de parpadeo del 4 de julio”, que obligó a los fabricantes a corregir el comportamiento del protocolo. Además, obtén una vista previa exclusiva de la plataforma de software Omega, diseñada para unificar iluminación, HVAC y análisis de cultivo en un solo panel de control.
Ya sea que manejes unas pocas salas o una instalación de varias hectáreas, este episodio es imprescindible si estás listo para:
Eliminar el consumo eléctrico fantasma durante la noche
Escalar tu sistema de iluminación sin multiplicar dongles ni enredos de cables
Mejorar la seguridad y la confiabilidad del sistema con controladores digitales
Preparar tu instalación para el futuro con software de gestión integrado
💡 Si realmente quieres reducir costos, proteger tu cultivo y escalar de manera más inteligente — lo digital es el único camino a seguir.
La plupart des cultivateurs s’appuient encore sur un contrôle d’éclairage analogique 0–10V, mais la vérité, c’est que cette technologie freine les installations modernes. Le gradateur analogique atteint un maximum d’environ 20 à 30 luminaires par ligne, nécessite plusieurs dongles (LMA14s), et présente un risque d’erreurs de signal aléatoires pouvant provoquer un scintillement indésirable ou même des allumages « fantômes » pendant la nuit. Pour une culture à grande échelle, ce n’est pas seulement gênant — c’est coûteux et risqué.
Dans cet épisode, nous discutons avec Josh Barker, Directeur de la culture chez Miami Mango, des raisons pour lesquelles le contrôle d’éclairage numérique représente l’avenir de l’horticulture. De l’intégrité du signal et la possibilité de connecter des centaines de luminaires sur une seule ligne, à la correction « Last Command » qui évite les risques de re-végétation, jusqu’au contacteur numérique OPA2 révolutionnaire qui élimine la consommation cachée de courant nocturne — cette conversation aborde tous les aspects essentiels.
Nous partageons également des expériences réelles, dont le fameux test de scintillement du 4 juillet, qui a poussé les fabricants à corriger le comportement de leurs protocoles. En prime, découvrez un aperçu exclusif de la plateforme logicielle Omega, conçue pour unifier l’éclairage, la climatisation (HVAC) et les analyses de culture sur un seul tableau de bord.
Que vous gériez quelques salles ou une installation de plusieurs hectares, cet épisode est incontournable si vous souhaitez :
Éliminer la consommation fantôme la nuit
Étendre votre système d’éclairage sans multiplier les dongles ni le désordre des câbles
Améliorer la sécurité et la fiabilité grâce aux pilotes numériques
Pérenniser votre installation grâce à un logiciel de gestion intégré
💡 Si vous êtes sérieux à propos de la réduction des coûts, de la protection de vos cultures et d’une expansion plus intelligente — le numérique est la seule voie d’avenir.
(EPISODE12) In this episode, we sit down with Dylan, CEO of Green Rebates, and Ethan “Free Money” to uncover how cannabis cultivators can leverage utility programs to cover the cost of major upgrades. From Humboldt roots to MJBiz hustle, their story blends personal journeys with practical insights on unlocking rebates for grow lights, fans, controllers, and more.We break down how per-fixture vs. per-watt programs impact payouts, why high-efficiency LEDs, EC/VFD fans, and environmental controls qualify for incentives, and how growers are stacking rebates into six- and seven-figure checks. Case studies include greenhouses that secured over $5 million in lighting rebates. The conversation also explores where rebate programs are strongest right now and how timelines vary across states.This isn’t just another cannabis podcast about strains or branding. It’s about real money and real strategy. Dylan shares his evolution from learning to grow in small spaces to building rebate programs for large-scale facilities. “Free Money” adds his unique path from reality TV to cannabis, showing how unexpected backgrounds can lead to powerful industry opportunities.Whether you’re a cultivator, greenhouse operator, or cannabis entrepreneur, this episode reveals how to turn expensive upgrades into cash-positive moves with the help of utility incentives. Don’t leave free money on the table—learn the rebate playbook and make your next investment the smartest one yet.
Episode 11 Featuring Josh Barker - The Director of Cultivation at Miami Mango CannabisMost growers still rely on 0–10V analog lighting control, but the truth is—it’s holding facilities back. Analog dimming maxes out at ~20–30 fixtures per run, forces multiple dongles (LMA14s), and risks random signal failures that can cause unwanted light flicker or even phantom “on” events at night. For commercial-scale cultivation, that’s not just inconvenient—it’s costly and risky.In this episode, we sit down with Josh Barker, Director of Cultivation at Miami Mango, to break down why digital lighting control is the future of horticulture. From signal integrity and scaling hundreds of fixtures on a single line, to the “last-command” driver fix that prevents re-veg scares, to the game-changing OPA2 digital contactor that cuts hidden nighttime amp draw—this conversation covers it all.We also share real-world war stories, including the infamous “4th of July” flicker test that pushed manufacturers to fix protocol behavior. Plus, get a sneak peek into the Omega facility software platform, designed to unify lighting, HVAC, and cultivation analytics under one dashboard.Whether you’re running a few rooms or a multi-acre facility, this is a must-watch if you’re ready to:Eliminate phantom power draw at nightScale lighting systems without multiplying dongles and wiring messImprove safety and failover reliability with digital driversFuture-proof your grow with integrated facility software💡 If you’re serious about cutting costs, protecting your crop, and scaling smarter, digital is the only way forward.
(EPISODE 10) Jeff’s story isn’t just inspiring—it’s a framework anyone can follow.He went from addiction and homelessness to winning awards and leading campaigns for MJ BizCon, Champs, and Craft Farmer. And the playbook that got him there? Simple.Show up. Learn your tools. Ship fast. Document everything. Overdeliver on edits. Build trust by putting people before product.When the Oklahoma market collapsed, Jeff didn’t cling to the past. He pivoted his skills, packed up his family, and rebuilt in California.Thirteen years sober, he’s proof that discipline beats hype, and that purpose builds careers.This isn’t theory. This is battle-tested survival in one of the most volatile industries on earth.Follow Jeff Hooten on Instagram @CasedgodFollow @MangoAfterHours on instagram to keep updatedWWW.MANGOTECH.STORE
(EPISODE 9)Everyone talks genetics. Everyone talks nutrients. But almost nobody is talking about the one variable that changes everything inside the room — spectrum tuning.In this episode of the MangoTech Podcast, host Alex Villegas sits down with Josh Barker, one of the sharpest cultivation minds in the game, to break down what spectrum tuning really means for growers who care about resin, yield, and consistency.This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s raw, straight grow-room talk:🌱 White light – the backbone that drives bulk canopy growth.🌱 Deep Red – the engine behind flower stacking, density, and bulking phases.🌱 Far Red – how to manipulate stretch, trigger the Emerson effect, and unlock timing advantages.🌱 UV – why this “last channel” is the secret weapon for trichomes, oils, and defensive resin production.Josh and Alex dig into the recipes pros are testing right now:How spectrum ratios change depending on cultivar.Why certain strains demand more far red or less UV.The balance between “yield vs quality” when tuning.Real examples of how dialing light correctly added 20–30% resin output.And they don’t hold back on the controversy either — calling out how most growers underuse their lights, how companies mislead people with wattage numbers, and why spectrum tuning is the difference between mid shelf and true top shelf.This is the kind of conversation you don’t hear in glossy ads or shallow grow reviews. It’s the inside look at how spectrum tuning is becoming the Formula 1 of cannabis cultivation.If you’re serious about growing — not just watching plants survive, but watching them perform — you need to hear this episode.👉 Tune in now. Take notes. Start experimenting.Because once you understand spectrum tuning, you’ll never look at light the same again.
Think your favorite cannabis brand just magically produces fire? Think again. Behind every great grow room is a designer who understands environmental control, HVAC systems, power management, and real cultivation needs. Nic Bucholz is that guy. He’s led the design and build-out of over 14 million square feet of cannabis grow space across the U.S. — including 80% of the Atalanta 420 property builds. In this exclusive Mango After Hours episode, he breaks down the mechanics of scaling, what brands overlook, and why architectural control is as critical as genetics. If you're a grower, builder, or brand owner, this is required listening.@mangoafterhours@drm.design.incwww.mangotech.store
What happens when a legacy grower, engineer, and madman builder walks away from a 32,000 sq ft greenhouse to fix what’s broken in cannabis cultivation? You get TriCleanAir.In this no-holds-barred episode of Miami Mango After Hours, we sit down with Michael, the founder of TriCleanAir—the only guy brave enough to say what everyone’s thinking: “Your HVAC system isn’t built for weed, and it’s costing you big.”We dive deep into:🔥 Why DX and off-the-shelf AC systems fail under real grow room loads🔧 Hydronics vs. Hot Gas vs. Electric Reheat—what actually works🌱 How Michael reverse-engineered his own nutrient mixers and dehums📉 Why growers are wasting 6-figures trying to fix moisture with the wrong tech🇪🇸 His journey from the U.S. to Spain and back, learning industrial seed production💡 How legacy knowledge + true engineering is shaping the future of cultivationIf you're a cultivator, operator, builder, or even just HVAC-curious, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about grow room design. This isn’t theory. This is straight experience, dialed-in systems, and hard truths from a man who's built it all.
What does it take to write the most talked-about cultivation manual in the game?Jack Whipple sat down with us to share how the CCI Black Book was born — not in a boardroom, but in the middle of burnout, bank shutdowns, and a relentless drive to document real-world grow systems.This isn’t just another grow guide.It’s three and a half years of failures, fixes, and 1,400-light reality — written by someone who’s lived every part of it.📘 The story behind the book💡 Lessons from managing multi-site ops🔧 Solving real problems with real data🎙️ Hosted at the MangoTech StoreHit play. This one’s not theory. It’s the blueprint.
Was, wenn das Geheimnis für bis zu 35 % mehr Ertrag bereits in deinem Blätterdach steckt – und du es nur falsch ausgeleuchtet hast?
In dieser Folge werfen wir einen präzisen Blick auf die harten Fakten hinter der inneren Kronenbeleuchtung mit den ICL-300 von ThinkGrow. Keine Theorie – sondern datengestützte Praxis direkt von Josh Barker, Director of Cultivation bei Miami Mango, einer der renommiertesten Indoor-Cannabisanlagen in Sacramento.
Josh hat hunderte Lampen gemanagt, Spektren feinabgestimmt, DLI optimiert und groß angelegte Vergleichstests durchgeführt. Er hat sogar Nächte damit verbracht, ICLs einzeln auszubauen, um ihre Zuverlässigkeit zu prüfen. Wenn er sagt, dass diese Leuchten konservativ 15–35 % mehr Ertrag bringen können – ohne Änderungen am Oberdach – dann ist das fundiertes Wissen, kein Marketing.
Inhalt dieser Folge:
🧪 Die Wissenschaft hinter der photosynthetischen Tiefe
🌈 Effektive Spektrum-Strategien
📈 Echte Ergebnisse aus kontrolliertem Crop Steering
💡 Und die exakte ICL-Konfiguration für maximale Effizienz
Dazu gibt’s ein komplettes Video-Tutorial, das dir die Umsetzung Schritt für Schritt zeigt.
📺 Hier geht’s zum Tutorial:
• ICL-300 Tutorial mit Tyler Villegas
Wenn du auf Qualität und Effizienz setzt, ist das keine Option – das ist Pflicht.
🎧 Anschauen. Lernen. Nächstes Level erreichen.
¿Y si el secreto para desbloquear hasta un 35% más de rendimiento ya estuviera en tu dosel... pero simplemente no lo estabas iluminando correctamente?
En el episodio de esta semana, nos sumergimos en los verdaderos números detrás de la iluminación del dosel interno usando los ICL-300s de ThinkGrow. No hablamos solo de teoría — esto es experiencia respaldada por datos directamente de Josh Barker, Director de Cultivo en Miami Mango, una de las instalaciones de cannabis indoor más respetadas de Sacramento.
Josh ha supervisado cientos de luces, ajustado espectros, calibrado DLI y realizado comparaciones lado a lado a gran escala. Ha pasado noches retirando ICLs uno por uno solo para probar su confiabilidad. Así que cuando dice que estas luces pueden añadir, de forma conservadora, entre un 15% y un 35% más de rendimiento sin modificar tu configuración del dosel superior, lo dice en serio.
Lo desglosamos todo —
🧪 La ciencia de la profundidad fotosintética
🌈 Estrategias de ajuste espectral
📈 Resultados reales del crop steering
💡 Y la forma exacta de configurar tus ICLs para aumentar el rendimiento de manera inteligente.
Ah, y también lanzamos un video tutorial completo que te guía paso a paso en la implementación.
HAZ CLIC AQUÍ PARA VER EL TUTORIAL
• Tutorial de ICL-300 con Tyler Villegas
Si estás en el juego por calidad y eficiencia, esto no es opcional — es esencial.
🎧 Mira. Aprende. Súbele el nivel.
What if the secret to unlocking up to 35% more yield was already in your canopy — you just weren’t lighting it right?This week’s episode dives into the real numbers behind inner canopy lighting using ThinkGrow’s ICL-300s. We’re not just talking theory — this is data-backed experience straight from Josh Barker, Director of Cultivation at Miami Mango, one of Sacramento’s most respected indoor cannabis facilities.Josh has overseen hundreds of lights, tuned spectrums, dialed in DLI, and run side-by-sides at scale. He’s spent nights pulling ICLs one by one just to test reliability. So when he says these lights can conservatively add 15–35% to your yield without changing your top canopy setup, he means it.We break it all down —🧪 The science of photosynthetic depth🌈 Spectrum tuning strategies📈 Real-world crop steering results💡 And the exact way to set up your ICLs to boost yield the smart way.Oh, and we’re dropping a full tutorial video to walk you through implementation step-by-step.If you’re in the game for quality and efficiency, this isn’t optional — it’s essential.🎧 Watch. Learn. Level up.
You’ve heard the numbers. Now here’s how to actually set it up.In this hands-on tutorial, Tyler Villegas, Manager of The Mangotech Store, walks you through everything you need to know to get your ThinkGrow ICL-300s up and running — the right way.🔗 Common cords and splitter setups🧠 How to group control your lights⚡ Proper wiring for safety and efficiency🌊 Full integration with the Hydro-X systemIf you’ve been wondering how to actually implement ICLs in your grow room — from unboxing to group control — this video covers it all.Here is the DAISY CHAIN CONFIGURATION GUIDEhttps://trolmasterfilese.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ThinkGrow/Model+One/Tech+Sheet/Daisy+Chain+Power+Cord/TDC-1-2-3-4_Tech+Sheet_20231114.pdf🎧 Pair this with the podcast episode for the why.📹 Watch this tutorial for the how.