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How to Grow Arugula Microgreens in 10 Days
Why arugula microgreens?Last time we talked, I gave an overview of why microgreens are an attractive type of crop to test in your farm. With their quick turnaround time, relatively easy care, and high sale price per pound, it’s no surprise that farms across the...
How to Grow Hydroponic Cabbage: The Beginner’s Guide
Cabbage's long-standing history with the world Originating from Asia, cabbage was brought early to Europe, where it flourished in the cool climates and was bred into the dense heads that we’re familiar with today. Cabbage continued its round-the-world journey later in...
How to Control Aphids Now and Forever
The aphid problem Aphids are common in almost any growing system, traditional soil, greenhouse, or indoor farm. It’s very hard to keep them out. One way or another, they get into your greenhouse, and when they do, they spread quickly, damaging crops and spreading...
Sizing a Pump for Hydroponics or Aquaponics
Sizing a pump? First, decide what type of pump you need. So you're building a system. You're ordering materials, and all that's left for you to do is to order a pump. You open the web browser, search for hydroponic pumps, and there are: sump pumps air pumps...
How to Grow Hydroponic Cherry Tomatoes in Bags
Why grow hydroponic cherry tomatoes in bags? Sometimes a market and a technique line up so well that it represents unusually small costs and high profits on your farm. This could happen if you find equipment that functions remarkably well in your climate, a market...
Growing Oregano in Hydroponics? Read This First!
Oregano: Origanum spp. and others Oregano is a small, bushy herb with a strong unique flavor that’s especially pungent when the herb is fresh. The leaves are used fresh and dried in most types of cuisine, but especially Italian and French. There are three main kinds...
5 Grant Writing Tips to Improve Your Chances of Success
Grants a top option for new small farmers So you’re starting a farm. You have a business plan, market research, and a couple of grant possibilities. But your plans have screeched to a halt. The obstacle? Grant writing. Grants can be a fantastic way to accomplish a...
The True Costs of Greenhouse Humidity Control
Humidity can cost you in disease control & crop lossMany growing environments have high humidity—but a goal of greenhouse managers is to keep greenhouses as dry as possible. Why? Wet surfaces and moisture encourage diseases, especially: downy mildewpowdery...
How to Grow Microgreens: The Beginner’s Guide
Should I grow microgreens? Unless you’ve been living inside the greenhouse for years, you’ve probably heard of microgreens and the insane growth that this tiny little type of crop has had over the past 4–5 years. Chefs are using them in dishes across the country and...
Pros and Cons of Hydroton (Clay Pebbles) in Hydroponics
Why Clay Pebbles are One of Our Top picks for Small Growers Clay pebbles or hydroton (sometimes referred to as LECA—light expanded clay aggregate) are a hydroponic substrate with units about the size of marbles or peanuts. Because they're so lightweight, easy for...
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