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Six tips for healthy greenhouse pollinators
In the late 80s, the bumblebee was discovered to be the best pollinator for greenhouse tomatoes. Since then, they have been used in almost all instances of greenhouse tomato production. The secret to...
View ArticleDarwin Perennials launches online training series
Darwin Perennials has launched a comprehensive online training opportunity for perennial production. A breeder of vegetative perennials in North America, the company has pivoted from its annual Darwin...
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Houseplant in the spotlight: Peperomia
Houseplant sales were booming before the COVID pandemic, and they are in even greater demand now. More home offices mean a surging demand for houseplants. Multiple news outlets report that North...
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Flowering perennials on time
To every plant there is a season. For commercial growers delivering perennial ornamentals, timing is critical. Dr. Mohyuddin Mirza, former greenhouse crops specialist with the Alberta government and...
View ArticleStudy highlights day-neutral cannabis density
A new study has revealed optimal canopy density for highest yield, efficiency and profitability in greenhouse growing environments. The trial was announced by Phylos alongside its research and...
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How to prevent premature flowering in garden mums
Garden mum crops usually start with vegetative cuttings from stock plants grown in Florida or California. Because growers receive these cuttings during their busiest time of the year when they are...
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The case for autoflowers
Environmental conditions in Canada follow a gradient of sorts from south to north. Along the southern border there is a pronounced milder, coastal influence where the successful planting and harvesting...
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Hydroponics, aquaponics, aeroponics and other techniques
It was 1980 when I first had to learn about hydroponics, a word that literally means “water works.” During that time, it became impossible to grow greenhouse vegetables in the soils of Alberta. Root...
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In the hot house: How high temperatures impact greenhouse tomato fruit...
In the dog days of summer, temperatures in Ontario vegetable greenhouses can surpass 30 °C for days on end. Understanding how such high temperatures affect the growth and development of greenhouse...
View ArticleNedre Hanasand increases tomato yield by 30% using Philips LED grow lights
The Nedre Hanasand nursery, based in Norway, has increased their quality tomato yield by 30% year-round and improved the farm’s environmental profile thanks to Philips GreenPower LED toplighting....
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When micros become macros
Iron and Manganese deficiencies are the most common in greenhouse crops and did you know that the pH is the major reason for that? When we talk about plant nutrients which are considered “essential”...
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