‘Photons = Flavor, the case study of basil’ by Dr. Roberto Lopez and Kellie Walters (Michigan State University) Roberto and Kellie work on lighting technologies for basil production and shared their most updated research on light intensities during young seedling stage of basil, affecting flavor profile and consumer liking in addition to yield and quality. […]
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Published by e-Gro Downy mildew continues to be the most important disease of basilthroughout most of the USA, affecting plants grown outdoors at farmsand in gardens as well as in greenhouses every year. Widespreadregular occurrence of this devastating disease has clearlydocumented that management is needed to ensure a marketablecrop. Below are some tips for management, […]
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e-gro Nutritional Monitoring Series: Basil Researchers from top universities have come together to create this series designed to assist growers of floriculture crops with nutritional monitoring. Below, we wanted to share the factsheet for basil! e-Gro Nutritional Monitoring Factsheet for Basil PDF For more, visit fertdirtandsquirt.com
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by Neil Mattson for eGro (https://e-gro.org/pdf/E301.pdf) Waterborne diseases that infect roots are a common production issue in hydroponic production. Several species of the water mold, Pythium, attack greenhouse crops. Basil and spinach are susceptible to economically devastating levels of Pythium root infection in hydroponics. In this article we will present symptoms of Pythium infection and management strategies. […]
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University researchers, some of whom previously focused on ornamental crops, are turning their attention to food crops as more growers look to replace or supplement flower crop production. University of Arkansas horticulture professor Mike Evans said that he has seen a shift in interest by growers and students from greenhouse floral crops to food crops. […]
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Originally published in Issue 3 Randy Butts spent 10 years working as an engineer before he made the decision to do what he really wanted to do—become a grower. Randy Butts started Eden Farms Inc. in Lebanon, Ind., in August 2006. Before starting his hydroponic greenhouse operation he got sidetracked for 10 years working as […]
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There is almost nothing more appealing than the smell of freshly picked basil. The aroma of a freshly cut small bunch can fill a room. Some of the great eating experiences of summer include the taste of fresh basil. It can be combined with fresh mozzarella on a sliced tomato just picked from the garden. […]
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Urban Ag News Issue 3 | July 2013 Includes: Greenhouse Lighting Options Aquaponics: Surf and Turf Striving to Achieve Success in the Greenhouse Industry, Bryan Hart Love of Agriculture Realized in Hydroponic Greenhouse Operation
Continue ReadingI’ll admit it: I judge a book by its cover. I can’t help it. I’m simply visually stimulated. I suspect most women are — at least I know several who were oohhhing….and…..ahhhing….over this UK campaign to plant more flowers. If you’ve got a moment, press start. The site is beautifully designed, complete with soothing […]
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