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Mango trees cultivation under greenhouse conditions

The origin center of the mango is located in Southeast Asia. Today, the mango is cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions...

why coco peat is the best substrate for the greenhouse grower

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Advantages of the use of coco peat in soilless agriculture

Coconut fiber is a product resulting from the transformation of the coconut shell. It is communally called "coco peat" in the...

Système de culture hydroponique pour salade et plantes aromatiques NFT

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Hydroponic introduction : leafy greens cultivation in a greenhouse

The Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) is becoming more and more popular around the world to grow green leafy such as lettuce, herbs...

greenhouse growers should pay attention to vapor-pressure deficit and not relative humidity

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Why the Vapor-Pressure Deficit (VPD) is an essential indicator to...

The Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD) is one of the main forces driving evapotranspiration in plants. The VPD is the difference...

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Vanilla production in a plastic greenhouse

Vanilla is the fruit of some orchids of Mesoamerican origin of which the best-known species is Vanilla planifolia. It is a...

Successful greenhouse system operations for hydroponic leafy greens and herbs operation in Central-America

Photo report: Mid-tech leafy-greens &...

3 weeks ago

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A new example of successful greenhouse system operations for hydroponic leafy greens and herbs operation no matter you are located in the world. This time in Guatemala (Central America).

Improving reforestation tree nurseries greenhouse efficiency

White Paper: High-tech greenhouse system for...

3 weeks ago

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You will find in this new post a new White Paper discussing about how can we improve tree nurseries efficiency using high-technology 4.0 greenhouse system with equipment, automation and robots.

Best coco coir medium according to North-American growers

Coco coir or rockwool substrate in the...

26 February 2023

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An efficient substrate must meet the needs of the producer. For example, the aeration % of the material, its water retention capacity, the control of its pH, its durability and also its biodegradability… are important parameters to consider and...

Corenthin Chassouant, agronomist visiting climate battery greenhouse in Canada

Photo report: Climate battery greenhouse for...

18 February 2023

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Climate battery geothermal greenhouse are great system for schools and remote communities to produce fresh food all year round with a minimum energy inputs.

climate battery greenhouse system to produce food without energy cost

Climate-battery energy savings low tech...

11 February 2023

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The first objective of a climate battery greenhouse system is to heat the growing area without using expensive fossil fuels (or electricity). Indeed, more than ever the dependence on fossil fuels and their increasing cost pose problems for...

Things to know before building your...

29 December 2022

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Buying a greenhouse is one step but building and covering the structure are also very important parts of your future project. You will see in this post how to be ready before assembling your future freestanding greenhouse.

hydroponic intensive trellised melons cultivation in a greenhouse

Photo report: hydroponic trellised melons...

18 November 2022

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In this short photo report, we will see an example of modern mid-tech greenhouse dedicated to grow trellised hydroponic melons in coco peat soilless substrate.

poly greenhouse hydroponic leafy greens system

5 mistakes to avoid – Hydroponic...

12 November 2022

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A properly sized polyethylene greenhouse with an efficient hydroponic system can become very profitable and be replicated all over the world. However, many new investors and growers often make the same mistakes when they start!

Retail greenhouse aesthetic to earn money attracting more customers

Retail greenhouse challenges in the United...

9 November 2022

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The addition of a new modern greenhouse can be a real “game changer” for a business to attract new clients [...] Indeed, a bright and aesthetic structure maximizing the passive ventilation to get a perfect climate under the roof will encourage...

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8 November 2022

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