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Greenhouse Sanitation: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

November 21, 2021August 16, 2018 by Growing Magazine

Sanitation is one of the most oft-overlooked management strategies in a greenhouse operation. The warm, humid climate provides an ideal host for pathogens to accumulate and increase over time. Left unchecked, pathogens, which ultimately lead to disease, can significantly limit an operation’s potential for profitability. Greenhouse Sanitation Read about: Spud Detail: Potato Growing Strategy Diseases and pests … Read more

Climate Changing: No-Till for Soil Health?

November 21, 2021August 13, 2018 by Growing Magazine

Like an intricate puzzle, soil health has so many different pieces it can be challenging to see what they are and how they fit together. One piece in rebuilding soil health is no-till farming. Also known as “direct seeding” in some circles, no-till farming involves keeping soil relatively undisturbed and protected with residue leftover from … Read more

Soil Solutions and Cover Crops

June 8, 2022August 13, 2018 by Growing Magazine

Vulnerability, exposure and sensitivity may not be terms you expected to use when you got into farming. Yet, according to author-scientist-farmer Laura Lengnick, these terms are key to the new language of growing produce in our changing climate. There are multiple options available to determine your land’s vulnerabilities, exposures and sensitivities. Perhaps the easiest place … Read more

Think Small When Equipment Shopping

September 27, 2018August 12, 2018 by Growing Magazine

Finding the right equipment makes the job easier, is cost-effective and allows efficient and effective use of time and labor. To solve the equipment puzzle, ask yourself, “What do I need, how large do I need it, and is it a good fit for my farm?” Equipment needs can run from the basic – think … Read more

Greenhouse Crops for the Off-Season

September 27, 2018August 9, 2018 by Growing Magazine

In today’s world, every business must compete for customers’ attention. People are over-stimulated and easily distracted with cluttered advertising on their digital devices on television and in print. Business owners are forced to find unique methods for capturing and maintain a customer’s attention. Greenhouse Crops Read about: Editors Note: The Importance of Cultivating Relationships Greenhouse growers typically … Read more