Christopher J. Currey
How Increasing Light Improves Radish Yields
Research shows that the diameter of hydroponic radishes grows with the daily light integral.
How Mineral Nutrition Impacts Indoor-Grown Radishes
Research at Iowa State University reveals the best nutrition levels for controlled-environment radish production.
Cultivar Selection Is Key to Radish Production
When growing hydroponic radishes, choosing the right variety can make a big difference in production efficiency and yield.
Fertilizing North American Native Prairie Plants
Research shows that tissue nutrient concentrations in native prairie plants increase as fertilizer concentration rises.
Greenhouse Lighting for Long Days
Learn more about long-day lighting practices that optimize the photoperiodic flowering response in your crops.
Why Appearance and Durability Matter in the Range of Biocontainers
When growers select a biocontainer, they must consider aesthetics, durability, and whether or not the pot can safely be planted in the soil with the plant.
Ideal Fertilizer Use for Culinary Organic Herb Production
When used in the right quantity, turkey litter is an ideal fertilizer for organic culinary herbs in finished containers.
Ways Organic Fertilizer Improves Culinary Herb Production
Researchers at Iowa State University and Cornell University found that turkey litter fertilizer is successful in organic culinary herb production.
Bright Ideas To Control Flowering In Begonias
Flowering requirements can differ among begonia types, as well as the containers in which they’re grown.
A Non-Chemical Approach To Controlling Plant Growth
Whether it’s nutrient management or choosing the right cultivars, there are several tools growers have to manage plant growth without relying on chemicals.
Everything You Need to Know About Hydroponic Cucumber Production
Cucumbers are well-suited for controlled-environment agriculture. Here’s the basics you need to have down to produce a healthy, high-yielding crop.
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.
How You Can Embrace Greenhouse Food Production With Confidence
Maintaining balance, learning continuously, and seeking support will help make your transition into producing greenhouse food crops a smooth one.
Producing Hydroponic Culinary Herbs
Switching over to tomato, cucumber or pepper production can be a big change for any greenhouse. These crops have long production cycles and may not fit as easily into windows of opportunity between ornamental production cycles. However, culinary herbs are a relatively quick and can easily be grown in simple hydroponic systems.
Successfully Propagating Yellow Petunias
Finicky yellow petunias require ample nutrition through aggressive fertilizer use during propagation.
Reduce Flowering Time
This is the second article in a two-part series looking at the effects of light during cutting propagation. […]
Produce High-Quality Rooted Cuttings
Whether you are a propagation specialist or are rooting cuttings for your own in-house production, the goals of […]