Category: Production

Annuals: Preparing ahead of the growing season

Here are some tips from Geoffrey Njue, Extension educator at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, to help growers prepare for the start of the annual growing season. 

When it comes to controlling ornamental plant growth, growers have options

Growers have options when trying to control ornamental plant growth. These include the cultural practices of watering, fertilization and environmental control, as well as the application of plant growth regulators (PGRs). 

Profile Growing Solutions has new global head of hydroponics

Ferdi van Elswijk joins Profile Growing Solutions (PGS) as its global head of hydroponics.

Sollum Technologies joins Cannabis Research Coalition

Sollum Technologies is contributing to a significant expansion of the Cannabis Research Coalition’s (CRC) research capabilities through a new partnership.

Mitigating shrink in the production greenhouse

One of the questions growers are most commonly asked is: “How do you decide what to grow?”

Blossoming innovations in cut flower production

Cut flowers have experienced an increased interest over the last few years and breeders are looking at creating new and improving varieties to work better in cut flower production. 

Profile Products has implemented key promotions, new hires

Profile Products has announced promotions and new hires within its Profile Growing Solutions (PGS) business to support growth and better serve customers.

Plant breeding and pest management considerations for growers

Plant breeding programs primarily focus on developing plants that are marketable with distinct selling qualities associated with flowers, leaf variegation and other plant traits, such as curled or wrinkled leaves and compact growth.

Grower Success Stories: Growing to a higher standard at James Greenhouses

Culture Report: Rex begonia

Rex begonias bring bold foliage color and strong retail appeal for foliage programs. Get production tips and explore Rex begonia series options.

Now is the time for LED lighting

As more controlled environment growers install LED grow lights, those who haven’t may question whether they are missing out on the benefits of adding these lights to their operations. It depends a lot on the crops they’re growing. 

Technically Speaking: Extended photosynthetically active radiation (ePAR) can increase plant growth

In controlled environments, light is often the limiting factor for photosynthesis and thus crop growth. When quantifying light, usually the first thing we consider is its intensity.