Control Of Thrips With Systemic Insecticides - Greenhouse Grower
Jun 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.
Cannabis Top 20: North America’s Largest Commercial Grows …
Oct 22, 2020 · According to the data, the largest North American grower producing cannabis exclusively in a greenhouse is Arizona’s Copperstate Farms at nearly 2 million square feet, while February’s cover story subject, Glass House Farms in Santa Barbara, CA, is reportedly the largest cannabis greenhouse in the Golden State currently with two structures coming in at a combined 500,000 square feet.
How Mastronardi Produce Became Pioneers of High-Tech …
Jun 4, 2020 · Mastronardi Produce is one of the true pioneers in the greenhouse produce industry. Since building the first commercial greenhouse in North America in the 1940s, the company has continued as an innovator and leader in the greenhouse industry for more than 70 years, with four generations leading the charge over time. With a formative vision to provide fresh, premium greenhouse vegetables year ...
The Benefits of Greenhouse Polycarbonate Panels
Jun 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 ...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Efficient Greenhouse Irrigation
Jan 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.
BFG Supply Acquires Greenhouse Megastore
Jan 7, 2022 · BFG Supply, a leading technology-enabled distributor to the green industry, has acquired International Greenhouse Company, also known as Greenhouse Megastore (GMS), a leading distributor of hobby and commercial greenhouse structures and related products. The acquisition of GMS significantly expands BFG’s greenhouse capabilities and product selection that will further improve service levels ...
BFG Supply Acquires Greenhouse Cloth and Film Supplier Green-tek
May 5, 2022 · BFG Supply, a leading technology-enabled distributor to the green industry, has acquired Green-tek, a leading provider and manufacturer of greenhouse components. The acquisition of Green-tek significantly expands BFG’s greenhouse offerings and product selection that will further improve service levels to customers in the horticulture market.
How to Create the Ideal Ventilation System for Your Greenhouse
Aug 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 ...
13 New Horticulture Research Projects You Need to Know About
Feb 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.
Understanding Plant Nutrition: Fertilizers And Macronutrients
Jul 24, 2008 · Fertilizer salts are chemicals containing nutrients that can dissolve into a water-soluble form that are needed for plant uptake. For example, potassium nitrate (KNO3) will dissolve into separate potassium ions and nitrate ions. Blended fertilizers are combinations of two or more fertilizer salts that supply several macronutrients.