Welcome to the Needs of a Plant
A Groüürohn Exclusive for The Grow Zone in Association with Original Sensible Seeds
What really makes a plant thrive? It’s not just water and light — it’s a carefully balanced symphony of nine essential needs that define success from seed to harvest. Whether you’re a weekend grower or a commercial connoisseur, this blog series will shift how you think about plant care.

About the Author – Groüürohn
Groüürohn is the horticultural mind behind The Needs of a Plant series. With a lifelong passion for plant life and nearly four decades of cannabis activism, he blends deep scientific knowledge with practical, street-smart experience to empower the next generation of cultivators.
A graduate of the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, Groüürohn holds a Diploma in Practical Horticulture from one of the world’s most respected botanical institutions. He also earned a BA in Business from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland, and a Diploma in Professional Patisserie from the Edinburgh School of Food and Wine—uniting botanical expertise with culinary artistry in the development of gourmet cannabis edibles.
Over the past 20+ years, Groüürohn has cultivated and bred countless cannabis strains while building successful hydroponics ventures and launching Amsterdam-style coffee shops. He has worked with a wide range of growing systems, from traditional soil and greenhouse setups to advanced hydroponic and indoor environments, and has trained many others in the Art and Science of Cannabis Cultivation.
His mission is simple: to help growers unlock the full potential of their plants by understanding not just what to do, but why it matters. Through this series, Groüürohn invites readers to grow with intention, with knowledge, and with confidence.
The series is Live NOW!!! Every day is a school day, so stay curious my friend, and keep contributing, in your own way, to the best, and most peace loving culture the world has ever seen. PEACE that can only be seen by growing and consuming our glorious plant freely.
“Sow your seed, grow in Peace and enjoy the fruits of your labour.”