8 Economic Benefits of Commercial Hydroponics
When it comes to any kind of agricultural endeavor, everything is economics. It may not appear that way to some people, but if you look at the entirety of the…
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Is rockwool expensive? Balancing cost with effectiveness and yield
Some growers might be hesitant to use rockwool as a substrate in hydroponic productions because of its cost compared to other substrates. I wanted to touch upon why rockwool will…
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Hemp Felt: An excellent choice for micro-greens, salad greens and wheatgrass production
hemp-felt is made from 100% hemp fiber. A renewable resource, it can be grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides or synthetic fertilizers. Hemp felt is designed to transport water…
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What is the Best Media choices for Hydroponic Greens Production? A visual guide to substrate trials at 14 and 21 days
First off, big thanks to Michael Evans, Department of Horticulture at The University of Arkansas for conducting the trial and providing the included pictures. For this trial, Johnny’s seeds were…
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The many benefits of Rockwool as a Growing Substrate for Hydroponic Systems
In my last post, I gave a brief overview of how rockwool is made; This post will focus on the benefits of using rockwool as a substrate in hydroponic systems….
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Aquaponics: The Lessons I’ve Learned
I was fortunate enough to begin my journey in the CEA industry with a job at an aquaponics facility in New York, and I wouldn’t change that experience for the…
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Tips for time management at hydroponic commercial operations (NFT)
Time management is such a large component to any agriculture operation. Although automation is becoming more and more popular, you may need to get it all done without the help…
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2017 AVF Summit in Washington, D.C
Friday, September 22nd 2017 – University of the District of Columbia The AVF Summit in Washington D.C was a great event to get a very eclectic group of people together that all…
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