PhD thesis: "To Bloom or Not to Bloom: The Effect of Photoperiod is Spectrum Dependent" – Malleshaiah SharathKumar

What is the impact of the light spectrum on flowering and yield of short-day plants?

The greenhouse and ornamental industries are increasingly embracing LED lighting. But what is the impact of the light spectrum on flowering, and how…

Germany: Unfavorable spring weather results in mixed lavender season in 2023

The 2023 lavender season has been rather mixed so far at Landgard in Germany. When looking at the Landgard sales, the season was particularly slow and…

"All neat and tidy with third ground cover floor sweeper"

Vreugdenhil Bulbs & Plants grows various bulbs and plants in a greenhouse area of around 12.5 hectares in the Netherlands. The company was founded in…

Helix Australia's annual tour to waxflower growers in South Africa

Helix Australia has conducted its annual tour of its licensed waxflower growers in South Africa this week. Hosted by Adrian Parsons, Managing Director…

New premises and new product for Holland Heater

Holland Heater is moving to new premises in Rotterdam in October. "The larger new building location gives us the opportunity to achieve further…

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US (CT): UConn study finds squeeze from labor shortage tightens on Connecticut farmers

A collaborative effort by researchers at the UConn College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, Farm Credit East, and the Connecticut Farm…

India Florist Association held its 5th annual conference in New Delhi

"A collective effort to get the Indian flower industry out of the recession"

IFA held its fifth two-day annual conference at Radfison Blue Hotel, Paschim Vihar, in New Delhi on July 31 and August 1, 2023. This annual meet is…

Study by OGVG expects annual growth of 5% for 10 years

Ontario greenhouse industry in numbers

The Ontario greenhouse sector is positioned to grow annually at a rate of 5% for the next 10 years with proper partnerships with all levels of…

US (CT): A blooming summer in the UConn greenhouses

Robert “Robbie” Eselby ’25 (CAHNR) has spent his summer doing one of his favorite things: working with plants. Eselby is a sustainable plant and soil…

DeltaTrak’s FlashTrak® global supply chain management system ready for Sweden

Sweden can now rely on the patented FlashTrak® Global Chain of Custody (CoC) information management system from DeltaTrak, a Silicon Valley-based technology of…

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US (FL): Local florists present an immersive flower exhibit

In what is sure to be a breath of fresh, air-conditioned air, the lush flora of the outside will be displayed inside Heiress Gallery at The Factory St.…

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How one woman built a flower farm across eight yards

Rachel Nafis, waist-deep in corncockles, cut the blush-colored flowers growing in her neighbor’s yard as her eyes wandered to the front door.

Allotment concept under glass grows: organic tomato farm converted

Allotments for private individuals in a professional greenhouse. That concept is catching on in the Netherlands, resulting in ONZE Volkstuinen opening…