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Dipladenia and mandevilla 101 - Greenhouse Management
WEBJul 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.
Bioluminescent petunias now available in the U.S.
WEBFeb 1, 2024 · The improvements were not limited to glowing plants. The scientists showed that the genetic modifications also elevated luminescence in yeast and mammalian cells. But the luminescence in plants was entirely self sustaining owing to the metabolic synergy. This enables perpetual illumination without any external aid. Petunias provided the brightest bioluminescence, especially in the flower buds.
Greenhouse automation: cultivating a better future
WEBFeb 22, 2024 · Greenhouse automation: cultivating a better future. February 22, 2024. Automation and advanced controls are cornerstones for building toward a more sustainable future. Photos: ©tia kropko. From precision irrigation and intelligent climate management to conveyance systems, automation and advanced controls technologies aim to …
Equipment: Potting machines - Greenhouse Management
WEBJun 2, 2014 · The EZ Potter, developed by Sean Ellis of Mitchell Ellis Products, is a simple conveyor with a v-guide that is used to feed pots below the soil flow. It has one guide rail on each side that slides in or out to fit pot sizes. The pots can be placed on the infeed belt; spacing of the pots can vary. The pots are filled with soil and a sensor ...
In favor of fans - Greenhouse Management
WEBOct 18, 2023 · Low energy use. To keep the air mass moving requires only enough energy to overcome turbulence and friction losses. A rule of thumb based on greenhouse trials and smoke bomb tests is 2 cubic feet/minute (cfm) of fan capacity for each square foot of floor area. It may need to be increased slightly in houses with tall crops or hanging baskets.
Preparing for primula - Greenhouse Management
WEBSep 27, 2023 · Primula are lighter feeders and should be fertilized to maintain a rootzone electrical conductivity (EC) of 1.0 to 2.5 mS/cm. Although primula grow best with a more acidic substrate pH, they are best fertilized with products that have a higher proportion of nitrate. Using fertilizers with higher proportions of ammonium could lead to ammonium ...
Understanding IGRs - Greenhouse Management
WEBAugust 12, 2013. Sweetpotato whiteflies on poinsettia. The tiny pale spots are numerous young nymphs, an ideal target for IGRs. Insect growth regulators, or IGRs, are materials that act on the hormonal systems of immature insects. Insects pass through several stages on their way to adulthood. Each step in the process in controlled by chemicals ...
Controlled-release fertilizers 101 - Greenhouse Management
WEBMar 22, 2021 · Water-soluble fertilizer (WSF) is ubiquitous in greenhouse crop production, and for good reasons. Yet controlled-release fertilizer (CRF) can be a great option, either as an alternative to WSF or as a complement in production. This month’s Production Pointers will cover some of the important considerations for anyone considering CRFs for ...