Greenhouse Grower - The Future of Floriculture
Greenhouse Grower Top 100 Growers in the ornamentals market shows that many of today's largest ornamentals operations continue to expand, with optimism for the future and cautious over labor costs and the changing economy. A community for greenhouse growers, suppliers, and industry professionals to collaborate on strategies and solutions ...
Control Of Thrips With Systemic Insecticides - Greenhouse Grower
Jun 10, 2013 · Leaf-feeding more easily results in the insects imbibing toxic concentrations of the active ingredient of systemic insecticides. For example, it has been reported that WFT feeding on plant leaves are “suppressed” by thiamethoxam (Flagship) when applied to the soil/growing medium. The water solubility of thiamethoxam is 4.1 g/L or 4100 ppm.
A Fresh Look at Earth-to-Air Heat Transfer - Greenhouse Grower
Feb 15, 2024 · The greenhouse was supplied by Ceres Greenhouse Solutions, headquartered in Boulder, CO. According to Ceres, hundreds of the patented GAHT (Ground-Air-Heat-Transfer) greenhouses have been sold in North and South America and in Europe in the past 10 to 12 years. They range from residential scale to multiple modules measuring 60×100 feet each.
Four Trends Driving Greenhouse Technology and Automation
Jul 2, 2023 · Trend 2: Suppliers Addressing Grower Needs. The most efficient technology solutions for the greenhouse market will ideally start with suppliers identifying what growers truly need. This partnership and communication is critical. Kris Nightengale, Vice President of Sales at AdeptAg, says recent inquiries from growers have run the full gamut of ...
A Comprehensive Cost-Benefit Analysis for New Greenhouse …
Oct 7, 2024 · A well-insulated greenhouse allows people to grow whatever they want year-round with no stopgaps. Additionally, greenhouses outfitted with next-generation environmental control technologies optimize output, leading to high-quality produce all the time. Initial Cost. $2,500 to $25,000, depending on size and materials.
How to Choose the Right Water Management System for Your …
Apr 8, 2022 · An automated greenhouse watering system helps reduce labor requirements, allowing for uniform watering, without requiring growers or workers to tend to their setup daily. With an automated irrigation system, growers can also significantly decrease their utility costs, and the amount of water they waste. Through precise, uniform irrigation ...
Take a Virtual Tour of Quality Greenhouses and Perennial Farm
Earlier this month, Greenhouse Grower told the story of Quality Greenhouses and Perennial Farm in Dillsburg, PA. Greenhouse Grower’s 2023 Operation of the Year is proud of how they have streamlined production practices. The company produces a wide range of plants, including annuals, perennials, foliage plants, succulents, grasses, groundcovers, shrubs, poinsettias, herbs, and vegetables.
Understanding Plant Nutrition: Fertilizers And Macronutrients
Jul 24, 2008 · Fertilizer salts are chemicals containing nutrients that can dissolve into a water-soluble form that are needed for plant uptake. For example, potassium nitrate (KNO3) will dissolve into separate potassium ions and nitrate ions. Blended fertilizers are combinations of two or more fertilizer salts that supply several macronutrients.
Skagit Horticulture Closing in Early April - Greenhouse Grower
Feb 8, 2024 · Skagit Horticulture announced it is ceasing operations this spring. On Feb. 7, the company posted the following announcement on its website: “To Our Customers, Skagit Horticulture LLC will be discontinuing operations April 7th, 2024. This includes our Skagit Gardens and Northwest Horticulture brands. We have weathered many challenges in the past.
The Farmers’ Almanac's 2024-2025 Winter Weather Predictions …
Sep 23, 2024 · The forecast theme from Farmers’ Almanac is “Wet Winter Whirlwind.”. The publication’s winter 2024-2025 forecast predicts “a season of rapid-fire storms that will bring both rain and snow, with little downtime in between.”. The presence of La Niña is playing a big factor in the forecast. The climate phase is expected to be dominant ...