Preparing for the Next Growing Season- One of the benefits of the winter or non-growing season is the ability for a grower to focus on the things their operation needs in order to do even better than the last growing season. Improvements to the growing facility, soil amendments, restocking, reorganizing, and equipment upgrades are some of the items of business a grower can focus on in the winter months.
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Crop System Types In the Commercial Horticulture Industry: In the commercial horticulture industry, every facility and company design is different. There are no two facilities alike. With this in mind, a grower needs to select and implement the right cropping system for their needs as well as the plant needs. Each system has their advantages and possible drawbacks. Depending on the type of operation, the crops being grown, budget, market, profit margins, and overall goals, an operation may opt for a certain type of cropping system or a combination of the systems.
Post-Harvest - Prepping for the Next Crop- Benjamin Franklin is quoted saying, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” When considering this quote for the commercial greenhouse operation, it should come as no surprise that preparing for the next growing season is an important task as it sets the tone for the entire season...
After Harvest Care and Handling of Crops: Raking in the Profits: At the end of the season, there is relief in sight and the promise of a reward for the hard work and care given to a crop. If crops are not handled properly all the hard work put into growing the crop will be in vain. Improper storage and handling of horticultural crops can lead to major loss in product and yields. Understanding the science of handling crops will assist in making sure that storage and handling goes as smooth as possible. Overall the post-harvest handling of crops determines the overall quality of the crop regardless of whether the crop is sold fresh or processed...
“A Little Off the Top Please.”- After Harvest Plant Trimming Stations
With the approach of the autumn months, there comes the new excitement for the harvesting of crops. Even if this harvest season is a first or one of many, a grower should review the needed basics of harvest and post harvest methods. There are best practices that should be completed that are best for the crop being grown. If crops are harvested and processed incorrectly, all the hard work put in throughout the season will be for naught as quality will degrade. Some plants require additional processing such as trimming and curing- for example hemp or herbs.