How do you stop diseases on controlled environment edible crops?
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How do you stop diseases on controlled environment edible crops?

Controlling the environment is a key component of preventing diseases on edible crops. As an increasing number of growers start growing edible crops in controlled environment structures they may be facing some diseases that they haven’t encountered before. For ornamental plant growers who are adding edible crops, they will not have as many or as…

Maintaining the optimum temperature, oxygen and beneficial microbe levels are integral in hydroponic systems

Maintaining the optimum temperature, oxygen and beneficial microbe levels are integral in hydroponic systems

While providing the proper soluble salts and pH levels are important in hydroponic systems, don’t overlook the significance of maintaining the optimum temperature, oxygen concentration and microbe level in the nutrient solution. Maintaining the proper soluble salts (electrical conductivity) level and pH are critical in hydroponic systems like nutrient film technique and floating rafts. While…

Consider using biological controls if adding edibles to your greenhouse crop mix
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Consider using biological controls if adding edibles to your greenhouse crop mix

Greenhouse ornamental plant growers adding edible crops to their product mix should consider incorporating biological controls into their integrated pest management program. An increasing number of ornamental plant growers are looking to take advantage of the growing demand for locally produced edible crops. Whether it’s for sales in their own garden centers, roadside stands, farmers…

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