Vertical Farming Blog
As a hydroponic grower, it’s important to consider what crops will be popular for your customers. Hydroponic jalapeño peppers are one of these crops, experiencing a constant growth in demand …
A common problem that growers of all experience levels experience is nutrient lockout. While some plant problems can be solved relatively easily, nutrient lockout can be tricky. Nutrient lockout is …
In traditional agriculture, fertilizer works alongside the soil environment in creating ideal growing conditions for plant development. While you can grow crops without fertilizer, they may take longer to grow. …
Is there anything better than a fresh strawberry? For the average American that consumes around eight pounds of strawberries per year, there’s not much that beats these sweet fruits. For …
Emerging agricultural markets have driven much of the global market developments over the last 20 years and are expected to continue that growth over the next ten years. A lot …
Organic hydroponics’ bona fides have been questioned since the passage of the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) in 1990. For both producers and consumers, this has caused confusion and has …
As a hydroponic grower, plant health monitoring is a crucial aspect of ensuring your plants thrive and produce high yields. In this blog, we’ll discuss the key factors to monitor …
Crop management is a critical aspect of agriculture, encompassing various practices and techniques with the goal of ensuring healthy plant growth and optimal yields. Two prominent methods of crop management …
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a comprehensive approach to pest control that emphasizes the use of multiple strategies to manage pest populations in an environmentally and economically sustainable manner. By …
Agflation is a relatively recent term, but the consequences of what it describes can be felt around the world, especially in the wake of the supply chain shortages that occurred …
The hydroponic grow system is a promising, ingenious development for the future of agriculture. Unlike most other methods of farming, hydroponics grows crops in a soil-less environment, supporting developing plants …
LECA balls are expanded pieces of clay that have been heated in a kiln at high temperatures. While they were initially invented as a construction material, hydroponic growers have found …