# The Evolution of Cannabis Growing – From HID Rooms to Living Soil & The Future of Cultivation | Grow Guides Ep. 83

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Podcast: [High on Home Grown, The Cannabis Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/high-on-home-grown-the-cannabis-podcast-303639)
Published: 2026-03-20T17:33:26+00:00
Episode link: https://highonhomegrown.podbean.com/e/the-evolution-of-growing-cannabis/
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Duration seconds: 4190

## Resource

In this week’s Grow Guides, episode 83, we take a step back and look at how cannabis growing has evolved over the years. From the early days of hot, noisy setups to the more refined and efficient methods we see today. We start with old-school HID grow rooms, where high heat and high power bills were just part of the game, before moving into the rise of early hydroponic systems that pushed growth rates and yields to new levels. From there, we explore the LED revolution, and how modern lighting has completely changed the way growers approach efficiency, control, and plant health. We also dive into the growing popularity of living soil systems, where the focus has shifted toward biology, sustainability, and letting nature do more of the work. To wrap things up, we look ahead to the future of cannabis cultivation. Where things might be heading, what trends are emerging, and how technology and natural methods could continue to blend. A laid-back but insightful episode that gives context to where we’ve been, where we are now, and where growing might go next. 🌐 Website: https://highonhomegrown.com💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/sqYGkF4xyQ📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/highonhomegrown

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