Brian A. Krug
Using Data Loggers in the Greenhouse
The fifth article of this five-part series about the tools you need to measure environmental and cultural parameters in your greenhouse, you will learn why you should be using data loggers and how to best put them to use.
Monitoring Carbon Dioxide in the Greenhouse
In addition to temperatures conducive to growth, light (photosynthetically active radiation; PAR, which was covered in part 3 […]
How to Measure Greenhouse Light With Quantum Meters
In part three of this five-part series about the tools you need to keep track of your greenhouse environment, learn how to effectively use quantum sensors to monitor how much light your plants need for optimal growth.
How pH and EC Monitoring Can Help You Manage Nutrition in the Greenhouse
In part two of this five-part series about the tools you need to keep track of your greenhouse environment, learn about the various methods for tracking pH and EC.
Infrared Thermometers for Monitoring Plant and Substrate Temperatures
Growers use many tools to monitor the greenhouse environment. Learn about the best practices for using an infrared thermometer to measuring plant temperature.
Master The Art Of Watering
Watering is elemental to healthy plants, but one of the hardest concepts for new employees to master in the greenhouse. Recommend these tips to start them off right.
Six Ways To Increase Energy Efficiency In The Greenhouse
As the spring season starts to wind down, it is never a bad time to look back at […]
3 Tips For Preventing Root Rot
Properly filled pots, the correct media substrate and efficient watering will help avoid production and disease problems.
Greenhouse Growing Goes Electronic With Online Tools And Education
The world around us is moving faster and faster everyday. Just think of what you can do with […]
DLICALC Online Tool Helps Growers Caculate Daily Light Integral
Managing all the different environmental and cultural aspects of greenhouse crop production can be an intimidating and daunting […]
How To Take A Water Sample
It is important to test your irrigation water on a regular basis, so you know what your water […]
Smart Greenhouse Heating Saves Money
As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, it’s a perfect time to start thinking about how to […]
Bedding Plants and CRFs
While controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) are not a recent addition to a grower’s toolbox, they are not nearly as […]
Potted Plants On CRFs
After seeing how bedding plants are affected by controlled-release fertilizers, three separate studies were conducted to show how […]
Tips For Controlling The Greenhouse Environment
Controlling the environment in a greenhouse can look fairly simple in some cases, and many of us don’t […]
Height Control For Easter Lilies
Flurprimidol drenches have been shown to successfully control height of oriental lilies and Dutch bulbs such as hyacinth, narcissus and tulips, but there is no data that shows how effective flurprimidol drenches are on Easter lilies. Researchers decided to find out.
Revisiting Poinsettia Cold Finishing Up North
As growers, we continue to look for methods to reduce costs while still producing high-quality crops. This is […]
Using The Plant Growth Regulator Calculator
Rounding out the GroCALC software package, PGRCALC is the third and final program that has been updated in […]
A Quick And Useful Fertilizer Tool
If you have tried to use the fertilizer calculator (FertCALC) from North Carolina State University in the last […]