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A bigger & bigger circle - Greenhouse Management
WEBNov 29, 2021 · Founded in 1968 by John van Wingerden, Green Circle Growers has called Oberlin, Ohio, its home for over 50 years. Today, John’s son, CJ van Wingerden, and son-in-law, Scott Giesbrecht, run the business as co-CEOs, and they still consider Oberlin to be their home base, with their facility spanning over …
Subirrigation strategies - Greenhouse Management
WEBOct 21, 2021 · Flood tables are effective for irrigating containerized plants like these potted roses, and can be efficient for moving plants around the greenhouse as well. Subirrigation is also flexible and accommodating for different crop spacing. Whether it is shuttle trays of 4-inch containers placed pot tight or 8-inch poinsettias on 18-inch centers, it ...
Greenhouse maintenance tips - Greenhouse Management
WEBNov 29, 2021 · To keep everything operating smoothly, Neve says the operation’s growers do frequent water testing to make sure quality is up to par for production. Another key is checking every other component – irrigation equipment, substrate measurements, etc. – to make sure they are where they should be. Another key area is the shipping area, where ...
Pythium and Rhizoctonia: A root rot primer - Greenhouse …
WEBApr 7, 2011 · Rhizoctonia fungi typically cause a dull brown to dark brown rot on cuttings or lower plant stems. Pythium on geranium Sanitation is especially important in limiting Pythium root rot. Use a pressure washer with soap and water when cleaning walkways, benches, etc. Then treat cleaned surfaces with a disinfestant to …
Six poinsettia pests and how to overcome them
WEBAug 18, 2021 · Cultural: 1) remove weeds from within and around the greenhouse, 2) avoid over-fertilizing poinsettia plants with water-soluble nitrogen-based fertilizers, and 3) remove leaf debris from production areas. Scouting: 1) use yellow sticky cards to capture whitefly adults, which will help to detect early infestations, and 2) visually inspect the ...
Applying the strategic profit model in the real world
WEBMarch 12, 2010. In the February issue of GMPro (Page 20) we provided an overview of the Strategic Profit Model, as well as selected financial ratios that can serve as a barometer of the financial performance of your greenhouse business. The Strategic Profit Model (also known as the DuPont Model) gives a visual view of a company’s finances and ...
The ABCs of PGRs in vegetables - Greenhouse Management
WEBGM Staff. March 10, 2015. According to our 2014 State of the Industry Report, 43 percent of growers project edibles to be the category with the biggest increase in production this year. Greenhouse Management recently spoke with T. Casey Barickman, Ph.D., about the use of plant growth regulators (PGRs) in vegetable transplant production.
Herbs 101: a production guide - Greenhouse Management
WEBFebruary 27, 2019. Fig. 1. Hydroponic herbs are an excellent crop that are well-suited to production systems similar to those used for other leafy greens. Here, basil and other herbs are grown alongside other greens including spinach and Swiss chard; note the basil being grown in a deep-flow technique system placed underneath a nutrient-film ...
Choose the right plastic film for your needs
WEBMay 27, 2010 · The life of polyethylene film is limited due to degradation processes induced by sunlight and heat. Copolymer poly is a low-cost material that is good for one season. It is a good choice for seasonal greenhouses, overwintering structures and high tunnels. Avoid construction grade material that has less strength.