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Here’s How One Grower Is Tackling Organic Greenhouse Vegetables
September 15, 2021
Bluehouse Greenhouse has signed a strategic partnership with Longvine Growing, the rebranded Houweling’s Group, to market its California greenhouse-grown tomatoes and cucumbers.
NatureSweet produce is grown, harvested, and packaged by more than 6,000 full-time associates and is sold at several major grocers in North America.
Veggies are more than racks of tomatoes at the box store, and people love to hear about what’s new in veggies just as much as ornamentals.
For consumers, the message is, if you are planning to purchase tulips, daffodils, and other fall-planted bulbs, don’t wait too long or you may miss out.
The COVID-19 pandemic has made edibles a much sought-after category among consumers who have spent hours at home and are looking to not just garden more, but consume what they are growing.
Green Life Farms, a 100,000 square foot state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse in Lake Worth, FL, has acquired Finn Farms, a hydroponic grower located on Florida’s West Coast.
New varieties and garden retail products were the talk of this year’s Farwest Show in Portland, OR, which was back after a year off in 2020.
The latest edition features a “Fresh Picks” section that highlights all newcomers to the company’s lineup, including new perennials, ornamental grasses, and succulents.
After two years of virtual education, growers can once again plan on getting an in-person look at new perennial introductions and trial garden comparisons.
Even the largest growers in the industry are seeking to make improvements, whether it’s through outside investments, acquisitions, or partnerships.
Following trends and consumer preferences is critical to breeding programs so growers can provide new colors, shapes, and sizes of plants and flowers.
Dewey Scientific plans to use the funds from The Hawthorne Collective to acquire new equipment and expand on its cannabis research and development.
The Seal from ACS Laboratory signifies that hemp or cannabis products are backed by verified test results and are free from contaminants and solvents.