Change is Going to Come: A Conversation about Nursery Substrates with Manuel Morales

In this episode, Dr. Alexa Lamm hosts Manuel Morales from Los Arroyos Nursery in Watsonville, California. Manuel shares his insights on a constantly evolving industry, including how he works closely with scientists to push industry standards, his view on the future need for alternative soilless substrates, and how he has enjoyed growing plants for over 35 years with no plans to stop, despite the necessity for change and innovation. He talks about his substrate mixes, explaining why he still uses peat in some and not in others.