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WEBNutrition solutions. EC and pH affect mineral nutrient dynamics in culinary herb production. Hurricane Helene has devastated the horticulture industry. Here's how you can help. Green industry businesses throughout western North Carolina sustained heavy damage from Hurricane Helene, and many will be closed until further notice.
Herbs 101: a production guide - Produce Grower
WEBJul 17, 2018 · Temperature: Herbs vary in their response to air temperature, with respect to growth and development, and can be classified as cool, moderate or warm-growing species. The majority of herbs, including favorites like dill, parsley and cilantro, grow well at moderate greenhouse temperatures with average days up to 72 to 75° F.
Tomatoes 101, Part I: a production guide - Produce Grower
WEBOct 15, 2018 · Fig. 2. Stone wool or coconut coir slabs are the most common system used for producing hydroponic tomatoes. These plants are being grown in stone wool. Photo: Christopher J. Currey. Temperature: Recommended temperatures for producing tomatoes are a 75° F during the day and 65° F at night.
Lettuce and leafy greens 101: a production guide - Produce Grower
WEBMar 1, 2018 · Genetics: Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is one of the most popular food crops grown hydroponically in greenhouses and controlled environments (Fig. 1).Though iceberg is the most widely grown type of lettuce produced in fields, this is not what hydroponic growers are producing. Rather, butterhead and loose leaf are the most widely grown types of lettuce in greenhouses and controlled environments ...
The year of herbs - Produce Grower
WEBJan 18, 2024 · By Christopher J. Currey. January 18, 2024. Listen to article. Herbs are one of the most popular crops for greenhouse operations to grow, as consumers are eager to purchase them and they offer relatively quick growing times on the bench. Photo: alicja neumiler | adobestock. It is hard to believe it is 2024! But, as they say, “time flies when ...
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WEBSep 13, 2024 · Federal judge rules in favor of states in H-2A farmworker labor protection rule case. A federal judge said the U.S. Department of Labor rule is invalid because Congress explicitly excluded farmworkers from such protections when it granted them to other private-sector workers in the National Labor Relations Act. August 29, 2024.
Eggplant 101: A production guide - Produce Grower
WEBMay 19, 2022 · Genetics: There are a large variety of eggplant (Solanum melongia) or aubergine cultivars available. However, for hydroponic production in greenhouses, the most common cultivars are the purple or black Italian types. There are some cultivars developed for field production that are suitable for hydroponic greenhouse production, but there are also several cultivars developed specifically for ...
Cucumbers 101: a production guide - Produce Grower
WEBMay 29, 2018 · Temperature: Cucumbers are warm-growing compared to other greenhouse and hydroponically grown crops. Daytime air temperatures should be maintained between 75 and 80° F, but should not exceed 85 to 90° F. Temperatures during the night should not drop below 65° F. Light: Cucumbers are, generally speaking, a high-light crop.
Peppers 101: a production guide - Produce Grower
WEBFeb 2, 2018 · Propagation and young plant production: Peppers are propagated by seed. They should be sown in small propagation cells or cubes for germination. Air temperature and substrate temperature should be maintained in the upper 70s (°F) for seedling germination. During propagation, a nutrient solution with a …
Produce Grower's Special Reports - Produce Grower
WEBEach year Produce Grower magazine produces special reports to aid our readers and the industry. Click the links below to view or download each report. The 2020 State of the Industry Report —. This year, we analyze the impacts of COVID-19 on the market, especially when it comes to e-commerce and staffing issues. There’s good …