Greenhouse Grower - The Future of Floriculture
2 days ago · Greenhouse Grower Top 100 Growers in the ornamentals market shows that many of today's largest ornamentals operations continue to expand, with optimism for the future and cautious over labor costs and the changing economy.
Explore the Benefits of Dynamic Lighting Controls
Oct 20, 2024 · To influence plant growth and vitality, growers can manipulate temperature, air speed, relative humidity, and CO 2 concentration in their greenhouses. Dynamic lighting systems complement dynamic climate control systems by offering infinitely customizable light recipes for photoperiod, light intensity, and spectral quality.
Explore More Than 200 Varieties at the 2024 Poinsettia Trial and …
Oct 29, 2024 · Millstadt Young Plants and N.G. Heimos Greenhouses will host their 2024 Poinsettia Trial Open House on Thursday, Nov. 21st, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prior to the open house, Heimos will host a special day for brokers to meet with the breeders, including:
Control Of Thrips With Systemic Insecticides - Greenhouse Grower
Jun 10, 2013 · Here’s one example of how water solubility influences the uptake and efficacy of systemic insecticides. Imidacloprid (Marathon), which has a water solubility of 0.51 g/L or 500 ppm, tends to be less effective against flower- and pollen-feeding insect pests including WFT.
The Benefits of Greenhouse Polycarbonate Panels
Jun 26, 2022 · Along with improved plant growth, the best material will also limit monthly operating costs and help growers increase their bottom line. For these reasons, many greenhouse growers today are opting for polycarbonate panels to cover their structures.. Polycarbonate panels offer growers a superior cladding solution, delivering effective light transmission and diffusion, simplifying maintenance ...
The Best Christmas and Winter Flowers for Holiday Celebrations
Nov 26, 2024 · Christmas and Winter Season Flower Options Amaryllis. Representing love and beauty, Amaryllis are popular Christmas gifts and holiday decorations that come in almost any color, including red, white, yellow, orange, purple, pink, and more! Christmas Rose. Hellebore niger, more commonly known as the Christmas Rose or Black Hellebore, is a winter-blooming evergreen perennial that is often tied to ...
Maintaining a Microclimate: The Delicate Art of Temperature Control
Mar 9, 2024 · Greenhouse growers have an intricate ecosystem to maintain. The walls surrounding an indoor microclimate must resist the temptation to abide by conditions of the outside world.
Four Trends Driving Greenhouse Technology and Automation
In the July 2023 cover story for Greenhouse Grower ® magazine, we asked growers, suppliers, and others from across the controlled-environment industry about the key factors affecting innovation in greenhouse production today. Here’s what they had to say. Trend 1: Keep Looking Overseas. As has been the case for many years, much of the automation technology developed for U.S. horticulture ...
There Are Endless Careers in Horticulture, And They're Not All …
Feb 17, 2024 · “No matter what your passion is, you’re very likely to find something in this industry,” Albarran says. Careers Without Plants. The career opportunities that do not involve plants are endless.
Hurricanes Leave Florida with Limited Poinsettia Stock for the …
Nov 1, 2024 · The lingering effects of Hurricane Helene and Milton on greenhouses and nurseries in Florida are likely to affect seasonal-centric plants over the upcoming holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even New Year’s. Customers and companies in the market for such plants, particularly the holiday favorite of poinsettias, are likely to be faced with the challenges of short supply and rising costs.