November 2021
Chat Room — November 2021
This month, we asked our readers about automation, supply chain issues, biological pest controls and leucanthemum production. Here’s what they had to say. ... moreCulture Report: Daylength Neutral Leucanthemum
These Shastas require only temperature to induce flowering — and when they do, they’re enchanting!Current and Future Growing Media Supply and Demand Challenges
With logistical challenges occurring at all levels of the supply chain, how are greenhouse growers affected and how can they move forward?Flamboyant 2022 Petunia Introductions
These unique and colorful petunias shined in the 2021 summer trials.From Trial Field to Retail Bench — and Everything in Between
I have been in the horticulture industry since a very young age, and whenever anyone would ask me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I would reply “A grower! Just like my dad.” There was somethin... moreHow Soon Will There Be a Robot in Your Greenhouse?
Harvesting robots for controlled environment food production may soon be the solution for growers hard pressed to find enough workers.Insidious Flower Bug
Question: Could you please provide information on the predatory bug, insidious flower bug? Answer: Insidious flower bug, Orius insidiosus, adults are black, 2 to 5 mm long, and flattened with disti... moreShuffling Beyond the Supply Chain
The past year has had its share of challenges, many that we were probably optimistically hoping would have been resolved by now. While most of the growers I’ve spoken with recently have had another ... moreSoil Microbial Inoculants: Biology and Commercial Use
With the increased recognition of soil health and its role in plant production, the interest in the use of soil microbial inoculants has increased remarkably in the last several years.The Buzz of Secondary Metabolites
The diversity of crops grown in greenhouses and indoor vertical farms continues to expand. One broad segment that is increasing dramatically is the production of consumable crops. This includes a broa... moreWe're happy to provide a sampling of the articles in this issue. To receive full issues of Greenhouse Product News, please subscribe.