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Pre-Empt: An organic hydroponic fertilizer

Organic hydroponics is possible! We can implement organic practices for hydroponic systems by using nutrient solutions derived from organic plant and animal material or naturally mined compounds. In order to certify the organic origin for a product you must look for OMRI-listed products. The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) is a private, nonprofit organization that determines whether or not a product qualifies as organic under the USDA’s National Organic Program.

Looking to up your controlled environment light intensity?

The majority of the Arize Factor LED grow lights being manufactured at Current’s North Carolina plant are expected to be used for vertical farming. Photos courtesy of GE Current, a Daintree company

The Advantages of CEA in Strawberry Production

By Karla García

Strawberries (Fragaria × ananassaDuch.) are an important crop grown in the U.S. with a market value of more than $2.2 billion dollars, producing 1.12 million tons of strawberries in 2019. Most production of strawberries in the U.S. is done in open fields. In the U.S., year-round production is achieved by shifting production between regions across California and Florida. Recently U.S. growers are confronting challenges in open field production. In California, where more than 90% of the total strawberry production is done, annual acreage for strawberries is getting lower due to prolonged drought periods in the field; also, dry weather is increasing pests, making it challenging to manage and control diseases (Green, 2014). Another challenge of U.S. production is the emergence of strong competitors in the strawberry market, Mexico and China.

Looking for LED grow lights made in the United States?

GE Current, a Daintree company, has begun manufacturing its new line of horticultural LED grow lights in its state-of-the-art facility in Hendersonville, N.C.

GE Current new webinar – Introducing the Arize® Factor: Everything You Need to Know About the Next Generation Indoor Grow Light

Current is proud to introduce the Arize® Factor, a revolutionary grow light family engineered specifically for high-density indoor cultivators. In demanding indoor environments where density is high and crop quality is of paramount importance, growers need to know their lighting system can deliver the light their crops need.

How controlled environment agriculture can help improve crop performance

When asking: “How can a system with a controlled environment help improve crop performance?”, the answer is easy… The more you analyze data and control CEA variables inside of your system, the better your crop will perform.

How to calculate the light a crop is receiving in the greenhouse

Light Conversions in the Greenhouse

When working inside a growing system such as a greenhouse or a plant factory system we must have enough knowledge about light management. When we understand light we can make smart decisions to promote the best environmental conditions to promote growth, development and yield in our crops.

Moleaer’s nanobubble technology is transforming Minnesota’s agriculture industry

Improving the Quality and Yields of Leafy Greens and Herbs with Nanobubbles

Revol Greens

Revol Greens, a state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse located in Medford, Minnesota, is committed to growing premium quality leafy greens all year-round. Efficiency and optimization of the greenhouse environment are critical to overcome the challenges of the extreme temperature shifts between summer and winter.

Free Download: The Guide for Growing Tomatoes

Greenhouse production of hydroponic tomatoes is increasing worldwide every year. The reason? All the advantages provided by these growing systems! The principal advantages of hydroponic controlled environment agriculture (CEA) include high-density maximum crop yield, year-round production, more efficient use of water and fertilizers, consistent crop quality, minimal use of land area, and suitability for mechanization, disease and pest control.

Free Download: The Guide for Growing Leafy Greens

Commercial production of leafy greens is getting more and more competitive every year. Therefore, it is important to seek the best options in order to compete in this market. Production of leafy greens inside greenhouses and plant factory systems are great options to produce high marketable products. Why? There is one specific reason why customers will choose your product… Quality!

Wageningen University publishes energy usage research

We invite you to read the following study conducted by Wageningen University, one of the most complete we have seen over the years for energy usage.

The Role of Silicon as a Nutrient in Hydroponic Recipes

By Karla Garcia

Silicon (also known as silica, Si) is found in high quantities in open field production but is absent in hydroponic nutritional recipes. The lack of knowledge about the role of silicon (Si) in horticultural crops became apparent when using soilless / hydroponic systems.

Improved Daily Light Integrals with Satellite Data

Victoria, Canada – From its introduction forty years ago, the Daily Light Integral (DLI) metric has become an important tool for determining monthly daylight availability for crops and estimating supplemental electric lighting requirements for greenhouses. DLI charts for the continental United States have been available for nearly two decades, but it has only been in the past year or so that DLI information for geographic locations worldwide has been made available through various online DLI calculators.

GE Current, a Daintree company Donates Horticulture Lighting Fixtures to The Ohio State University

272 Arize Element L1000 LED fixtures are being gifted to OSU’s horticulture program to help bring light to a future greenhouse on campus
The greenhouse aims to be operational in 2021

New video on interpreting your irrigation water quality

A new YouTube video (https://youtu.be/lkSiSmDwIqw) by Dr. Paul Fisher from the University of Florida IFAS Extension describes how to sample, interpret, and solve chemical issues for water used to irrigate greenhouses and nurseries. Dr. Fisher introduces the free online WaterQual tool at cleanwater3.org to interpret your water quality analysis.

“A New Yield in Cannabis” webinar series

Last month, Current’s Senior Plant Scientist Hans Spalholz, Ph.D., led the first installment of “A New Yield in Cannabis” webinar series.

Using LED grow lights and less irrigation makes stronger plants

Written and originally published by Hortidaily.com
Author: Rebekka Boekhout

Hort Americas is currently working on a germination and propagation project of leafy greens and culinary herbs. The project is in collaboration with their demonstration greenhouse partners, The State Fair of Texas and the Big Tex Urban Farms. Big Tex Urban farms provide the labor needed to grow and manage plants on-site while Hort Americas provides advice and oversight.

Function and Management of Potassium in Hydroponics

By Karla Garcia

Potassium is recognized as a nutrient required to keep good quality in our plants and fruits. This nutrient has a huge impact on many plant processes due to its function as enzyme activator. Also, potassium has a strong role in stomata opening and closure due to its function as an osmotic regulator.

Function and Management of Nitrogen in Hydroponics

By Karla Garcia

Nitrogen is one of the most important nutrients in plant development. All vital processes in plants are associated with protein, of which nitrogen is an essential constituent. Therefore, Nitrogen management can have a huge impact on crop production.

Combining data and plant science

Combining data and plant science is more relevant than ever. If we apply it in the correct way, we could potentially grow fruits and vegetables more efficiently and sustainably, but how do you combine plant and data science?

Category: Blog

Pre-Empt: An organic hydroponic fertilizer

Looking to up your controlled environment light intensity?

The Advantages of CEA in Strawberry Production

Looking for LED grow lights made in the United States?

GE Current, a Daintree company, has begun manufacturing its new line of horticultural LED grow lights in its state-of-the-art facility in Hendersonville, N.C.

GE Current new webinar – Introducing the Arize® Factor: Everything You Need to Know About the Next Generation Indoor Grow Light

How controlled environment agriculture can help improve crop performance

How to calculate the light a crop is receiving in the greenhouse

Light Conversions in the Greenhouse

Moleaer’s nanobubble technology is transforming Minnesota’s agriculture industry

Improving the Quality and Yields of Leafy Greens and Herbs with Nanobubbles

Revol Greens

Free Download: The Guide for Growing Tomatoes

Free Download: The Guide for Growing Leafy Greens

Wageningen University publishes energy usage research

The Role of Silicon as a Nutrient in Hydroponic Recipes

Improved Daily Light Integrals with Satellite Data

GE Current, a Daintree company Donates Horticulture Lighting Fixtures to The Ohio State University

New video on interpreting your irrigation water quality

“A New Yield in Cannabis” webinar series

Using LED grow lights and less irrigation makes stronger plants

Function and Management of Potassium in Hydroponics

Function and Management of Nitrogen in Hydroponics

Combining data and plant science

Combining data and plant science is more relevant than ever. If we apply it in the correct way, we could potentially grow fruits and vegetables more efficiently and sustainably, but how do you combine plant and data science?

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