Spider mites develop through five life stages. Females lay round eggs that hatch into six-legged larvae. Larvae develop into ...

In our sixth episode, the GIE Media Horticulture Group traveled to Columbus, Ohio, for Cultivate'25, with editors Matt McClellan and Patrick Coleman connecting with several industry leaders in our ...

Akorn Technology recently launched a new edible coating for cucumbers to extend their shelf lives. The coating is a move toward more sustainable packaging. Akorn Technology, a developer of all-natural ...

Patience and persistence are necessary for the CEA industry to get through this year and likely into the next one. Without them, you may be feeling despondent about some of the market challenges — one ...

Fig. 1. These microgreens are being grown in a nutrient film technique (NFT)-type system, but with channels that are wider than would typically be used for producing lettuce or leafy greens. Note that ...

Since light is the driving source for photosynthesis and carbohydrate development in plants, it’s important for cuttings and seedlings to receive the appropriate amount. If not, low light intensities ...

In the last decade, lighting for controlled environment agriculture has evolved rapidly thanks to improved energy efficiency, spectral tuning and fixture design. These improvements helped to drive the ...

BrightFarms opened its first greenhouse in 2013 in Yardley, Pennsylvania, with an idea to serve hyper-local markets with fresh, indoor-grown salad. The dream was big, but the scale was small. There ...

Culinary herbs are a high light crop and this hydroponic basil is no exception. The supplemental light from high-pressure sodium lamps will increase yields and reduce crop production time. Culinary ...

Peckham — a nonprofit vocational rehabilitation organization providing paid job training opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment — has acquired Revolution Farms, a ...

I’ve been thinking a lot about pain — not the kind that shows up after a long day of lifting flats or hustling through the retail rush, but the deeper kind. The pain that lingers when we stay stuck, ...

Produce Grower: What are some ways greenhouse growers can increase operational efficiency without requiring an expansion or costly upgrades? Stefan van de Voort: You ...