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Why is supplemental lighting used in greenhouses?
Supplemental lighting is used in greenhouses to promote plant growth, as sunlight throughout the day might not be enough to create an optimal growing environment[...]
Before ordering a greenhouse: know these greenhouse cooling strategies for cold and hot climates
A major difficulty that many greenhouse growers face is to control the heat in the greenhouse. Did you know that it is significantly more[...]
A must read introduction to hydroponics – What Is hydroponics and the principles behind It
What Is hydroponics? - introduction to hydroponics Hydroponics can be defined as a modern agriculture technique to grow plants in a nutrient solution[...]
How hard is hydroponic growing? The risks mapped out
How hard growing crops hydroponically, depends on factors such as the scale of the system, how professional the hydroponic greenhouse is, the complexity of[...]
What are some of the most profitable plants to grow hydroponically in a greenhouse? + reasons
Choosing the right crop to grow in a greenhouse will determine the final profitability of your hydroponic business, short term and long term. The[...]
6 types of hydroponics growing systems
There is not just one fixed type of hydroponic system for greenhouse production, but multiple systems, each differing in mechanism and complexity. If you are[...]
7 insights on how to grow more in a Dutch hydroponics greenhouse
Dutch hydroponic greenhouses are renowned for their high production per ground area, as they are highly efficient. The Netherlands faces a labor shortage, high[...]
Insights on why reverse osmosis commercial systems in greenhouses are used
The usage of a commercial reverse osmosis unit Most greenhouses have one or multiple rainwater collecting basins to gather water for use in the[...]
Did you know about these 4 challenges of using a hydroponic system? + solutions
Besides the advantages of hydroponics, there are also some challenges associated with the usage of a hydroponic system in a greenhouse. Here below, we[...]
