Control Of Thrips With Systemic Insecticides - Greenhouse Grower
WEBJun 10, 2013 · Leaf-feeding more easily results in the insects imbibing toxic concentrations of the active ingredient of systemic insecticides. For example, it has been reported that WFT feeding on plant leaves are “suppressed” by thiamethoxam (Flagship) when applied to the soil/growing medium. The water solubility of thiamethoxam is 4.1 g/L or 4100 ppm.
Greenhouse Grower - The Future of Floriculture
WEBGreenhouse Grower Top 100 Growers in the ornamentals market shows that many of today's largest ornamentals operations continue to expand, with optimism for the future and cautious over labor costs and the changing economy. A community for greenhouse growers, suppliers, and industry professionals to collaborate on strategies and solutions ...
How to Create the Ideal Ventilation System for Your Greenhouse
WEBAug 9, 2019 · A greenhouse is going to need wind speeds of somewhere between two and three miles per hour to provide the required ventilation. There are many days a year that won’t hit this mark. To combat this, operations will need a well-designed, active cooling system. Active cooling requires mechanical tools, like fans and evaporative coolers, to ...
The Benefits of Greenhouse Polycarbonate Panels
WEBJun 26, 2022 · Along with improved plant growth, the best material will also limit monthly operating costs and help growers increase their bottom line. For these reasons, many greenhouse growers today are opting for polycarbonate panels to cover their structures.. Polycarbonate panels offer growers a superior cladding solution, delivering effective light transmission and diffusion, simplifying maintenance ...
13 New Horticulture Research Projects You Need to Know About
WEBFeb 17, 2022 · Here’s a closer look at the projects receiving 2022 funding. Quantifying Plant Benefits. Measuring the Benefits of Plants: Improved Cardiovascular Health and Well-being from Visual Exposure to Plants (J. Hollander, Tufts University): New research findings and tools in biometrics have advanced this field drastically and offer significant opportunities to better quantify the benefits of plants.
Four Tips for Selecting a Fertigation System - Greenhouse Grower
WEBAug 12, 2021 · To make sure you select a system that’s right for you, consider the following four tips for fertigation success: Let the Salespeople and Engineers Do Their Job. Unless you’ve had a long career designing irrigation systems for commercial greenhouse operations, let an expert handle it. Tell the salesperson or engineer what you need the ...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Efficient Greenhouse Irrigation
WEBJan 21, 2023 · If there are 600 pots on a bench that require 4 liters per hour (lph) each, then make sure the flow rate, pressure, and line sizes can deliver 10.58 gpm at the minimum pressure. Have adequate filtration throughout the facility to prevent emitter clogging, reduce biofilm buildup, and the resulting crop shrinkage.
Best Practices for Growing Garden Mums - Greenhouse Grower
WEBJan 19, 2021 · Fertilizing immediately after planting is very important: Feed NH 4 + P (20-10-20, 20-20-20) during early crop development (weeks 1-4). A rate of 250 to 350 ppm N will usually work well. After loading the plant early, you will want to avoid too much NH 4 + P or stretched plants and soft growth will result.
Innovation Continues to Drive Success at Green Circle Growers
WEBJan 8, 2023 · John van Wingerden founded the business, and his sons, David van Wingerden, CJ van Wingerden, and son-in-law, Scott Giesbrecht, are the current generation of owner operators. Green Circle has been in Oberlin, OH, for more than 50 years and now ranks at No. 8 on Greenhouse Grower ’s Top 100 …
Pacific Plug & Liner Discovers Possibilities in Perennials
WEBSep 30, 2019 · Located in the fertile Pajaro Valley, Watsonville is home to Pacific Plug & Liner’s (PP&L) 250,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art production facility. Technology and equipment such as rolling Dutch tables, brand new Cherry Creek irrigation booms, Argus environmental controls, a high-pressure fog system, hydronic bottom heating, and a …