Iron in Hydroponic Systems
Have you ever noticed the different presentations of iron when selecting ingredients to make nutrient recipes?
Free Download: Fertilizer Management and Plant Nutrition Guide
Fertilizer management and plant nutrition are key aspects that need to be learned when working with hydroponic systems.
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…
The importance of knowing basics of plant nutrition
By Karla Garcia, Hort Americas Technical Services Plant nutrition is a key factor in growth and yield. But how can we know which nutrient is missing? Or which is the best fertilizer for our crop? In learning about plant nutrition, we first need to know there are nutrients required in greater quantities than others. The…
Considering mixing your own fertilizer solutions?
It’s not that hard to do once you understand some fertilizer basics. By Deidre Hughes Mixing your own fertilizer solutions might seem like a daunting task at first. But once you understand some fertilizer basics you’ll realize it’s not that hard to do. One of the biggest benefits of mixing your own fertilizer solutions is…
Do you want to sell the freshest, most flavorful and fragrant cut basil?
How you grow and process fresh cut basil will impact the flavor and shelf life of the harvested product. Basil is one of the most popular culinary herbs. Whether grown as a potted crop or for fresh cut sales, basil is an herb that’s in demand year-round. Growers looking to add edibles to their product…
Essential Plant Elements
The 17 Essential Plant Elements include nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, boron, chlorine, iron, manganese, zinc, copper, molybdenum, and nickel.
What are the optimum nutrient levels for hydroponic edible crops?
Trials with organic and conventional fertilizers in hydroponic production systems are showing it’s possible to produce edible crops at much lower nutrient levels.
Nutrient guidelines for hydroponic tomato production
By Victor Loaiza, on behalf of Hort Americas It is important to conduct water and nutrient solution analyses on a regular basis to ensure hydroponic tomatoes are receiving the proper level of nutrients.
Nutrient recipe for hydroponic greenhouse bell peppers
Bell peppers grown in greenhouse hydroponic systems follow similar environmental requirements as tomatoes and eggplants. It is a common production practice to leave all the leaves on the pepper plants. This creates very tall walls of foliage that slightly affect the plants’ nutritional requirements.
Organic vs. traditional hydroponic production: the top 3 differences
When it comes to changing from conventional to organic hydroponic production methods, there are three main areas that growers find most challenging.
Pre-Empt FAQ
We have been receiving a lot of questions about Pre-Empt. He are some responses to the common questions: When is Pre-Empt appropriate?
Fertilizer trials look at leafy greens, herb growth in hydroponic production systems
Early results from fertilizer trials in Hort Americas’ research greenhouse show knowing the levels of nutrients in fertilizer solutions can go a long way in avoiding problems with deficiencies and toxicities. Hort Americas has retrofitted a 12,000-square-foot greenhouse in Dallas, Texas, for the purpose of studying edible crop production in a variety of hydroponic production…
Pre-Empt Organic Hydroponic Nutrients
Proudly brought to the commercial hydroponic and organic grower by Hort Americas and specifically developed for recirculating nutrient film technique (NFT), the Pre-Empt Hydroponic Nutrient is packed with the essential micro- and macro-nutrients, amino acids and vitamins plants hunger for! Pre-Empt goes through a five stage fermentation process which is above and beyond other products…
Webinar on “Managing Nutrient Solutions for Hydroponic Leafy Greens and Herbs”
If you missed the e-GRO webinar “Managing Nutrient Solutions for Hydroponic Leafy Greens and Herbs” on Jan. 22, 2016, which was sponsored by Hort Americas, you can still view the webinar on YouTube. Hydroponic greens and herbs are produced in systems with recirculating nutrient solutions. In order to maintain productive and quality crops, it is important to know…
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