Production

Roots, Shoots & Environmentals — Part 2

Last month, we looked at optimizing the root structure to maximize the effectiveness of your greenhouse. Because the “shoots” section is so divers... more »

How a boiler from 1984 handles the load of 2021

{Sponsored} Not many growers can say they’ve been running the same boilers for their entire greenhouse career, but Mike Gooder can make that claim. ... more »

Root health

Roots, Shoots & Environmentals

As an experienced greenhouse grower in New Jersey once told me, “Optimizing your greenhouse potential is all about understanding your root zone to y... more »

Vertical farming

Challenges of Growing Vertically in Greenhouses

The vast majority of greenhouse crops are grown on a horizontal plane, either on benches or floors. There are exceptions, though, for both ornamentals... more »

“Hidden” Benefits of Supplemental Lighting

Greenhouse growers in temperate climates do not take light for granted. Sunlight is among the most limiting factors in the production of greenhouse cr... more »