By Ben Horner
Who is the Leaf Doctor? Well, if you are a longtime reader of the MM Report then you may have heard about this award-winning Detroit cannabis grower. Do you aspire to be one of the best growers in the world like he is? In this feature article we will unpack the legacy of Marcel Sanders, aka the Leaf Doctor, and reveal one of his new secrets to his success, Gold Leaf, a one-part nutrient solution that he has used to crank out four more trophies at the MM Report 420 Growers competition last month.
It all began many years ago. As a kid, before becoming the Leaf Doctor, Marcel spent much of his youth being raised in his maternal grandmother’s home. From the south, Marcel’s grandma came from a region where farming and gardening was a way of life and a big source of the families’ income.
Nostalgically, the Leaf Doctor explains, “While living at my grandmother’s house she had a garden in the backyard. If I misbehaved one of grandma’s punishments was to do chores in the garden. A section was blocked off that I was not allowed to go in and at the time I really didn’t care. One day, while I was over at her house, she had a phone call and I was told by my uncle to go get her. She was in the garden working and when I went to tell her she had a call. I walked into the part of the garden she told me to stay out of. I saw it for the first time. The marijuana plant was about three feet tall, a big bush that was dark purple and covered in sugar leaves. It was love at first sight, and I became obsessed with the plant instantly.”
The Leaf Doctor boasts 88 total awards, starting in 2012 with MM Report Caregivers Cup where Marcel won 2 awards, 1st place for Raw Man Diesel and 3rd for the Grape Stomper. In every year that followed Marcel entered and won many trophies for his amazing strains. Whether it was one of this magazines’ events, High Times Cannabis Cups or one of the many other local cups, the leaf Doctor has been recognized as one of the very best. Always committed to perfecting his craft, the Leaf Doctor continues to test various strain genetics, growing techniques and different nutrient formulations for feeding his plants.
part, I was skeptical. So, me being who I am I gave it a try and ran it below the recommended dose, and made sure it did what it said. I use it in a grow with tap water and a few additives and shit everything came out fire winning 4 cups from the first run with it and hitting 28.4% THC, according to PSI labs in Ann Arbor!”
Father and son team, Will and Brad Greiner, from Ohio are responsible for giving the Leaf Doctor this product which he used to win the four cups at the 420 growers competition.
“When I founded this company, I recruited some very good, hardworking and dedicated people. My son, Brad, who recently turned 43, has always had a very strong work ethic. I watched as he developed excellent sales, marketing, communications and logistical skills throughout his career. I wasn’t sure he would want to join this new company, but I needed someone with his experience. I was delighted when he accepted my offer to bring him in as a partner.”
“Gold Leaf is a highly concentrated single-step liquid fertilizer that is used from seed to harvest in all growing mediums of soil, coco coir and hydroponics (except aquaponics). No other nutrients are required but may be added as it is compatible with all amendments.
Gold Leaf is pH optimized and maintained throughout the growing process; therefore, it does not require any pH adjustments. It also INSTANTLY removes chlorine and chloramines from water so that tap water may be used.
Gold Leaf is extremely low in sodium and will not clog feed lines and pumps. It is also extremely low in heavy metal content producing medical grade products.
Gold Leaf is chelated with organic acids and may be used with organic amendments and growing mediums as it feeds good microbes. As a single-step product, it ELIMINATES the need for two-part products such as ‘Grow Part-A,’ ‘Grow Part-B,‘ ‘Bloom Part-A,’ ‘Bloom Part-B.’ The process is very simplified. Just shake well, mix and apply. It does not get any easier than this!
We receive a lot of great comments from customers that are very heart-lifting. Many are skeptical at first, thinking that Gold Leaf sounds too good to be true, but after using it, they call us up and talk as if we’ve been friends for years. We’re forming hundreds of great relationships (and new friends) across the country.”
Gold Leaf is the most unique new product on the market. High quality plants of all types can be grown with a single bottle that provides every nutrient a plant needs, and very importantly, when it needs it. There’s no need to mix up multiple solutions for each stage of growth. No need to dechlorinate tap water. No need to pH the water throughout the growing cycles. It has the complexities of multiple nutrients and multiple processes combined in one solution. You simply shake, mix, and apply.
When you call our office, you will not go into an automated system. You will speak with one of our staff, oftentimes Brad or me. And, we encourage our customers to call us directly anytime they need assistance. We also have a short response time for inquiries and orders. Most orders are shipped within one day. Brad makes sure of that.”
Gold Leaf is starting to hit the shelves at the best grow stores around Michigan, but can easily be ordered online at www.GoldLeafFertilizer.com or call (513) 608-3005
His best advice, “Love your plants and they will reward you later.” Leaf Doctor loves to share his knowledge, sources and great genetics. Remember genetics is half the battle. You can reach him through Instagram @leafdoctor1.
