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Leveraging AI to unlock the potential of yield forecasting for tomatoes. Accurately forecasting yield is crucial for growers from both a business management and supply perspective, and new technology is available to more precisely predict yield earlier in the cycle.
Understanding the difference between water pH and alkalinity
Mar 7, 2011 · Water with a pH below 7.0 is termed “acidic” and water with a pH above 7.0 is termed “basic”. Water with a pH of 7.0 is neutral. Water alkalinity. Alkalinity is a measure of the water’s ability to neutralize acidity. An alkalinity test measures the level of bicarbonates, carbonates and hydroxides in water.
Dipladenia and mandevilla 101 - Greenhouse Management
Jul 27, 2020 · Mandevilla vs Dipladenia. According to Gibson, dipladenia are bred for more round, controlled habitats, and are more shrub-like than vine-like. Its colors also range from red, pink and white. The traditional mandevilla, however, is more of a vining crop and requires trellising. Colors range from white, pink, red and yellow.
Beneficial fungi - Greenhouse Management
Apr 23, 2018 · These fungi help reduce wilting by maintaining water uptake and maximizing water efficiency throughout the growing cycle. This is helpful during water shortages or gaps in maintenance. Saline soils and/or saline water are harmful to plants, and these beneficial fungi also help balance ion uptake to protect the plants from excess salts. A ...
The internet of greenhouse things - Greenhouse Management
Feb 26, 2020 · The transfer of data between objects — known as the Internet of Things (IoT) — is big business, from cell phones to smart speakers to toys to refrigerators. Now, there are opportunities for its use among cameras, sensors and other equipment in greenhouses that relay data to physical or cloud servers. As early greenhouse models show, it can ...
Choose the right plastic film for your needs
May 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.
Worth its salt - Greenhouse Management
Dec 11, 2012 · Benefits. Freshwater production: The fresh water produced is pure and distilled, with no need for chemical treatment. No fossil-fuel requirements: Unlike traditional greenhouses, Seawater Greenhouse systems use only seawater and sunlight to control the growing environments, with equal effectiveness. Pesticide free: Seawater evaporators have a biocidal …
Culture: Guzmania - Greenhouse Management
Jul 19, 2011 · Greenhouse light levels should be 1,000-2,000 footcandles. If grown under shade cloth, maintain 73-80 percent shade. Optimal temperatures for most bromeliads range from 55°F-85°F. Brief periods down to 45°F usually doesn’t affect growth. Temperatures above 95°F slow or stop growth, as well as increase disease susceptibility.
Overwintering can be easier than you think - Greenhouse …
Nov 30, 2007 · This technique creates a microclimate 8°F to 10°F warmer than the air above the blanket inside the structure. Place the thermoblanket over the plants only during extremely low temperatures to avoid excessive moisture buildup. Maintaining plants above freezing. Heated greenhouse or poly-covered house with roll-up sides.
Building codes and greenhouses - Greenhouse Management
Jul 26, 2010 · NGMA is focused on writing standards specific to greenhouses and assisting the proper authorities to ensure these structures are understood and treated in the correct manner. Craig Humphrey is vice president engineering, Nexus Corp. (800) 228-9639; www.nexuscorp.com. He is chairman of the NGMA Codes and Standards Committee.