berry plant Articles
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Blueberry Farm Bird Protection Tips
It’s everyone’s favorite time of year! The leaves are turning green, the sun is staying out later and the birds have migrated north for the summer. Well, if you’re a blueberry farmer, you know that the latter may cause some headaches for your prosperous berries. Birds, like humans, love the taste of these berries and will go to great lengths to get their fair share of the tasty ...
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How to Grow Berries in the Backyard
Buying fruit from the grocery store can be expensive! Berries can be especially expensive because they have a quick expiration date and require extra care so they do not get damaged. Growing your own berries is easier than you think and can save you money in the long run. These tips for how to grow berries can help you make the most of your own personal berry garden. Growing Tips for Strawberry ...
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Fruitful results from a true IPM approach
Paul Roberts, co-founder and partner of Ashdown Nursery, established nearly 30 years ago, grows approximately 160,000 strawberry plants for co-operative, Berry Gardens, in greenhouses covering 1.6 hectares. “This year, we’ve had to deal with a significant increase in the number of spidermite, thrips and whitefly,” explains Mr Roberts. “Over the years, I have used a ...
By Certis UK
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Spacers: How they have evolved and their role in efficient Drainage Systems for Hydroponic Agriculture (soil level and elevated gutter systems)
In 2014, Hydroponic Systems launched its first patented Spacer onto the market. Its main advantages include excellent aeration and elimination of the moisture accumulated between the substrates and the surfaces they rest on. Due to that, the Spacer quickly found expert grower’s approval. They appreciated that, when used, the Spacer avoided a number of issues and diseases across the ...
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