The spring season presents some unique challenges for even the best growers. It can be a time of rapidly […]
Pilon: What are the methods controlled-release fertilizers (CRF) are applied? Passchier: The two most common methods of applying […]
Delivering and managing nutrition is one of the primary tasks associated with producing greenhouse crops. Most growers deliver nutrients […]
In the first installment of this four-part series, we began to introduce several important aspects regarding controlled release fertilizers […]
Pilon: How does temperature affect release? Passchier: As we discussed previously (see the July 2007 issue), controlled release […]
After water management, fertilization is the next most common problem with keeping large containerized plants alive through the […]
There are several types of fertilizers commercially available to growers: water soluble fertilizers (WSFs) and controlled release […]
Growing media pH impacts nutrient uptake and utilization. Pictured is an example of high pH, low micronutrients on […]
It is not often that you see the words “mineral fertilizer” and “sustainability” in the same sentence. Responsible […]
In last month’s article, we stated that cation exchange capacity (CEC) does not play an important role in […]
Nutrient concentration varies dramatically between greenhouse operations (Table 1), and it has a major effect on your choice […]
Understanding nutrient management can help you prevent both crop quality and environmental problems. When nutrient imbalances arise, deficiencies […]
Water quality is a key factor affecting pH and nutritional management in container-grown crops. Understanding a few technical details […]