Water, Nutrient, And Fertilizer Holding Tanks: In the commercial horticulture industry, there are essential items needed to be successful regardless of the grow operation type. From ventilation, temperature monitoring and control, irrigation, lighting, and nutrient management, the operation must control and maintain these to the highest of abilities.
Regenerative AG and Regenerative Farming: indoor, greenhouse, CEA, and in-field farming operations. Regenerative Agriculture: Restoring the Land While Producing Yields...
Traditional VS Hydro: Growing Media in the Commercial Horticulture Industry- Regardless of the type of commercial grow operation, a greenhouse or indoor farm must use some form of media to grow in. Any application, whether it is traditional or hydroponic, requires plants to grow in something. Although not every shoe fits for each operation, growers should be aware of which growing media is best suited to the operation in terms of plant needs and goals. Choosing the best option is essential for a productive growing season.
What is coconut coir? There's a new growing medium taking the hydroponics industry by storm: coconut coir, also referred to as ​coco coir​, is a fibrous material extracted from coconuts, a 100% renewable and organic source. The fibers of coconut husks are commonly harvested and refined to be woven into various consumer goods, and coconut coir is made from the excess material cast off by this refinement process. When collected and washed, this material makes for an ideal hydroponic substrate medium for horticulturists and growers.
Have you ever noticed a faint white coating on your peat moss plugs? That subtle bloom is actually Trichoderma?a naturally beneficial fungus?making its presence known. Rather than being a flaw, it's a byproduct of the all-natural, high-quality materials used for the IHORT plugs.
Propagation tools are an important part of the process when it comes to a large grow operation. From seed trays to rooting hormones, these propagation tools support the crucial early stages of plant growth. In this article, we’ll highlight the different propagation tray options, and what they contribute to the full process.
Stocking Up for the 2022 Growing Season of the Commercial Greenhouse Operation- Over the past two years, the way of the world has been ever changing thanks to the global pandemic from Covid-19. Everyone needed to make changes to their everyday lives to stay safe, and this included most of the businesses and industries across the globe. Commercial and Industrial AG and horticulture was not an exception.
Bulking Up on Coco Coir: MORR has many solutions for coco coir products ranging from plugs, blocks, and bags. One of the featured coco coir manufacturers is Riococo. Riococo was established in 2002 and is one of the number one Coconut coir growing media located in Sri Lanka. Using both nature and state of the art techniques with equipment that produces high quality OMRI certified coco coir grow media.
Making the Cut in Harvest Preparations- When a growing season is ending, there is a sense of relief and excitement for the final harvest. For a proper crop harvest, regardless of the operation and crop type, a grower needs to be prepared and ready to tackle the challenge of an efficient harvest. Care must be given to the plants to avoid stress, damage, and overall quality damage. Any of these three will ultimately lead to lower profits and a product that will not last. The best way to have a great harvest is through the proper preparations and planning.
Greenhouse Success: Taking the Wheel in Understanding Crop Steering- One of the greatest achievements for the commercial greenhouse industry was the development of highly sophisticated indoor spaces perfect for growing crops anywhere in the world and at any time. Growers can control the climate, irrigation, protect from disease and pests, and other key survival points plants need to flourish.