Shade nets reduce air and canopy temperatures by blocking solar radiation, including photosynthetic active radiation, around the crops and thus lowering thermal energy exchange.
Vermillion Growers will produce 10 million pounds of tomatoes next year, grown across 10 acres.
Although radishes are known as a cool crop, they have strong potential when grown in a warmer environment.
There are several options of plant growth regulators to consider when planning for the end of the season.
Growers are looking for alternative types of growing media, and scientists are hard at work to find new solutions.
Using the leaf temperature instead of air temperature to determine the saturation water vapor pressure has been used widely as another method to calculate vapor pressure deficit.
Nezapar, commercialized from the Trissolcus basalis, has shown effective results in preventive and light curative control of the Southern green stink bug.
In our recent Plug and Liner survey, young plant growers said early ordering and honest feedback helps them meet customer expectations.
Education sessions will focus on plant production, customer engagement, pest management, and specialty cut flowers.
Autonomous Growing is a development that has proven itself in a short time, giving growers new technology that enables them to take their operation to a higher level.
The document was published by the CEA Alliance and provides guidance in all areas in the production of leafy greens.
Rotating pesticides with the use of biological control will reduce the likelihood of developing pesticide resistance.
We talked to some growers from our Top 100 Growers list about their best management practices and the importance of paying attention to the root zone, as well as crucial areas to look at.