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How to Measure Greenhouse Light With Quantum Meters
February 3, 2018
Because many growers have a limited season for sticking cuttings, ISO Group wanted to develop a machine that can also transplant liners.
Working with a $2.45 million USDA grant, a team of University of Colorado Boulder researchers are developing a scalable, cost-effective new greenhouse material.
The new SM150T soil moisture sensor from Dynamax was developed to measure soil moisture and temperature with research-grade accuracy.
Kube-Pak recently designed its own trimmer to improve efficiency in hanging basket production. The early returns have been very promising.
Dramm recently updated its MistTime10 misting controller to include a manual cycle that can be run anytime a grower feels an extra shot of mist is required.
Heavy snow loads can cause greenhouse structures to collapse if proper snow removal techniques are not practiced or extra support is not provided.
The new team members each bring diverse backgrounds and offer lighting expertise from across different segments of the market.
An innovative system developed by Chinese researchers uses rapid imagery to indicate plant health, enabling growers to respond quickly and automatically to plant stress.
There are several factors that might affect your decision to invest in transplant robots, based on initial observations and reported information about available equipment.
A Finland-based company has developed two new automatic growing systems for lettuce heads and baby leaf lettuce. Learn how one grower is making it work for them.
Growers use many tools to monitor the greenhouse environment. Learn about the best practices for using an infrared thermometer to measuring plant temperature.
Knowing the amount of water in your soil can help you better manage irrigation, leading to water savings and a stronger bottom line.
New advancements in water management and irrigation are making it easier for you to manage your water use. Here’s a look at some of the latest offerings from leading suppliers, and how you can best incorporate them into your greenhouse.