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4 Simple Ways to Upgrade Your Hoop Houses this Summer
If you're growing in a greenhouse, you might be upgrading or expanding your operation this summer. Many farmers start with a simple greenhouse and add features over time. This can be a great option for farmers who want to start on a low budget and scale up, or who are...
The Best Crops for Raft Systems (DWC)
Choosing the best crops for raft systems So you're starting a farm. You've got a basic business plan, a mentor to help you, and a growing facility. You're not entirely sure what crops to plant in your raft system (deep water culture system), but you've got some ideas....
How to Give Seedlings Enough Light to Be Healthy
Why your seedlings aren't getting enough light Light is the number one underestimated factor of growing, even at the seedling stage. If seedlings don't have enough light, they grow more slowly and can become leggy. Overall, growers who do not give seedlings enough...
How To Choose a Hydroponic Pump Sized in Horsepower
When GPH just isn't enough, HP steps in So you’re building a hydroponic or aquaponic system, and have done the calculations to size a pump. Let's imagine that you've calculated your flow rates and decided that you need a pump capable of moving 2000 gallons per hour...
How to Choose Lighting: ID Your Problems
With grow lights, there is no “one size fits all” solution. Before you choose lighting, make sure that you think through your situation very carefully, understanding the problem you’re trying to solve. Start off by looking carefully at your problems. Your problems...
What Can Reverse Osmosis Systems Do For Farmers?
Reverse osmosis systems can be a great investment for farmers. Reverse osmosis (RO) filters separate water molecules from other dissolved solids in the water (like carbonates). Since carbonates act as a buffer, they can make pH management difficult. The reverse...
HID vs LED: How to Choose the Right Lights for Your Farm
Choosing lights is one of the most important decisions that farmers make when planning and setting up farms. After all, lighting is responsible for a large percentage of both CapEx (capital expenses, or "upfront" costs) and OpEx (operating expense, the cost of running...
How to Increase Produce Value With a DIY Walk-In Cooler
DIY walk-in coolers give small farmers a quality advantage Walk-in coolers benefit small farmers by extending produce shelf life and maintaining quality for consumers. For example, Haydn Christensen at Colorado Fresh Farms grows cherry tomatoes during the summer and...
How to Build a Profitable Fertigation System in a Hoophouse
Balance income from season to season with fertigation Seasonal demand, changing inputs, and availability of space are just a few factors that can change the growing and selling opportunities for farmers. Farmers ready to take advantage of those opportunities with...
All You Need to Know to Choose a Hydroponic Design
You want to grow hydroponically. Whether you’re totally new or just adding on to an existing system, you need an overview of all your choices before you start on the hydroponic design.In this article, we’re going to review the parts of a hydroponic system, the 5 main...
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