Research shows that tissue nutrient concentrations in native prairie plants increase as fertilizer concentration rises.
An American Floral Endowment webinar on April 18 will offer an overview of different fertilizers on the market, as well as best practices and recommendations.
Controlled-release fertilizers can be either incorporated or top-dressed for containerized crop production, and proper application procedures and methods will determine success.
Iron deficiency can be caused by a wide variety of problems ranging from insufficient fertility, high substrate pH, root rot, or overwatering.
Because poinsettia is a longer crop than most grown in the greenhouse, it can come with additional challenges. One of these challenges is fertilization.
By creating cannabis fertilizers from scratch, commercial growers can decrease their operating costs and enjoy the flexibility of customizing their own nutrient recipes.
“Nutrient Management Level 1” is the second course of the Greenhouse Online Training program offered by the University of Florida.
Experts from Griffin highlight why the choice of fertilizer formulation should be made based on water quality, irrigation equipment and growing media, and type of production system.
Proper plant nutrition is vital to growing a healthy crop, so fertilizer selection should be a key consideration for every cannabis business.
Calcium and magnesium, two secondary plant nutrients, play important roles in plant development and productivity.
Knowing which nutrient combination is right for your soilless or hydroponic system can completely influence your crop growth.
The ever-increasing cost of fertilizer inputs is just one reason why greenhouse growers have found it necessary to take a closer look at their application rates and practices.
Hydroponics represents an opportunity to regulate nutrition in a very precise way, providing opportunities to improve crop quality and yield.