This article is the fourth in a series of case studies designed to help growers Reduce, Remediate, and Recycle irrigation water as part of a multi-state research grant.
Capillary mats allow growers and retailers up to 70% water savings compared to time consuming hand watering.
Water-mold pathogens cause significant crop losses and reduce floriculture crop quality. Take measures in your greenhouse to prevent the spread of diseases like Phytophthora and Pythium.
One challenge with growing English lavender is managing soil moisture. Researchers find out how much drought ‘Hidcote’ and ‘Munstead’ lavenders can tolerate.
From sprinklers to fertigation to mats, these offerings from leading irrigation companies are designed to help growers reduce water use.
Researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences, along with an automation technology company, have developed a web-based irrigation system that saved 21 percent in water use without reducing growth of container-grown landscape plants.
As the horticulture industry becomes more focused and attuned towards Best Management Practices, it has become all the […]
Dramm is now offering a stainless steel nozzle that can be used for all versions of the Autofog chemical applicator.
Octave from Netafim is a technically-advanced ultrasonic water meter that utilizes double-beam sensors to monitor flow. Octave offers […]
Delta T Solutions Flood Floors Delta T Solutions sub-irrigation systems can be customized to fit growers’ needs. Water […]
Automating greenhouse irrigation can be a huge labor saver, which is imperative for a modern greenhouse to be […]
Compared to other variable costs, fertilizers are not the largest part of the budget in conventional greenhouse production. […]
How Plants Take Up WaterFind out exactly how plants take up water from substrates and which factors affect […]