Jul 18, 2025

Cultivate’25 boasts future-focused solutions for growers

Cultivate’25, AmericanHort’s flagship event, once again delivered a powerhouse experience for greenhouse professionals, with industry-leading exhibitors, innovative product launches and packed education sessions.

From cutting-edge automation solutions to new plant introductions and sustainability-driven systems, this year’s event spotlighted the tools and trends growers need to stay competitive and future-focused. Attendees were energized by the hands-on showcases and fresh ideas shaping the next season of horticulture.

Climate control strategies and equipment

BioTherm continues to work with the individual demands of growers to to bring efficient heating systems to the CEA space. Grower stories from Pleasant View Gardens, Plantpeddler and Local Bonti share the successes experienced from a partnership with BioTherm.

The hydronic bench heat and  under bench fin heat featured at the Stuppy Greenhouse booth provide two options for keeping the heat closer to plants and pots and reducing heat loss, which improves efficiencies and saves money.

Automation and integration

AdeptAg+ is a smart production monitoring system that connects the equipment, teams and decisions all in one place to optimize the operations. This software can work with other brand machines outside of AdeptAg products, making it a big attractor at Cultivate’25.

The Agrinomix drum seeder was on display with the ICW cover watering system attached for top watering, followed by AdeptAg’s sub-irrigator for a finished, planted tray ready for the greenhouse bench.

Tools & tech for CEA success

Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is no longer a niche — it’s a fast-growing sector redefining how fresh produce is grown and delivered. This special quarterly section, Under Control: Tools & Tech for CEA Success, offers exclusive insights, practical guidance and product innovations.

This special section will discuss topics including labor-saving technology, sustainability and efficiency upgrades, water and nutrient management, lighting strategies, plant health and disease prevention, growing media and inputs, climate controls and monitoring, technology integration, and CEA research round-up.

Under Control will be included in the GPN and distributed digitally to subscribers to both GPN and Vegetable Growers News (VGN). The digital edition also will be featured on gpnmag.com and vegetablegrowersnews.com.