Production

Plant breeding and pest management considerations for growers

The production of horticultural crops through plant breeding is important so that new plant varieties or cultivars are available to consumers who dema... more »

Growing to a higher standard at James Greenhouses

As a young grower at a large perennial container nursery in South Carolina, Ken James realized there was room for more regional choices in vegetative ... more »

Culture report: Rex begonia

The foliage market continues to develop in North America. Retailers have consistently increased allowable space for sales and marketing. And, while we... more »

TrueHarvest Farms grows hydroponic leafy greens in Belton, Texas. Photo by Chris Higgins, Hort Americas.

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 addin... more »

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 thin... more »

FlackTek technology for cannabis production. Photo courtesy of FlackTek.

FlackTek technology aims to enhance terpene reservation in cannabis concentrates

FlackTek has unveiled a cannabis concentrate processing, according to a recent study by Cambium Analytica. The research, titled "Preserving Terpene... more »