Horti Generation

Category - AGRONOMY

Best coco coir medium according to North-American growers

Coco coir or rockwool substrate in the...

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...

poly greenhouse hydroponic leafy greens system

5 mistakes to avoid – Hydroponic...

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!

why coco peat is the best substrate for the greenhouse grower

Advantages of the use of coco peat in...

Coconut fiber is a product resulting from the transformation of the coconut shell. It is communally called "coco peat" in the horticulture industry. What is more, coco fiber is 100% natural, fully recyclable and renewable.

hydroponic strawberry cultivation under greenhouses

Soil-less strawberry production in...

Strawberries are one of the most important fruit crops in the world. In North America, California and Florida are the largest producers. In recent years, soilless hydroponic strawberry cultivation in greenhouses has gained popularity.

Wasabi cultivation under greenhouses

Growing wasabi in a freestanding greenhouse

Wasabi (Wasabia japonica) is a perennial plant of the Brassicaceae family. The wasabi is native to Japan. The stem is grated to make a piquant paste. [...] The cost of 1kg of fresh wasabi, in 2021 the value vary between 180 to 250$ per kg...

voatsiperifery wild black pepper from Madagascar

The Voatsiperifery wild pepper from...

The island of Madagascar is located in Africa on the eastern side of the Indian Ocean. Its biodiversity is of an unparalleled richness. [...] The origin of the pepper is Indian, coming from the equatorial forests of southwest India. Then, the...

young tree cultivation spruce under high tunnel greenhouses

Tree seedlings cultivation in a greenhouse

Tree plantations are a well-known silvicultural tool to ensure a supply of wood that meets the expectations of industry and sustainable forest management. Indeed, plantations have a high wood yield that can exceed the yield of naturally...