lettuce production Articles
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Härkälän puutarha - Case Study
Härkälä nursery is locally a strong brand. In addition to company image of “locally grown”, the very high quality of Härkälä products keeps the customers happy. “We have long term focus in developing our production. We have been the first to introduce new technologies in climate control and other areas of cultivation. We operate the logistics ...
By Netled Oy
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Successful Lettuce Growing in Deep Water Culture With Pure Oxygen
The Future has Begun The company B-Four Agro grows lettuce using the hydroponic method. The heads of lettuce, which grow in covered deep water cultures, find the ideal conditions here for quick and healthy growth. The efficient use of space, combined with a low consumption of resources, protects not only the environment but also enables the growing of lettuce at very low cost. An important ...
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CO2 GRO Guelph Lettuce Trials Case Study
Lettuce Growth Trials were carried out at the Controlled Environment Systems Research Facility at the University of Guelph as a part of a larger trial utilizing CO2 GRO Inc.’s licensed gas infusion technology for the growth of all plants using CO2. This report deals only with the lettuce growth trial aspects. Two lettuce crops produced during the trial produced 33% and 100% increases in ...
By CO2 GRO Inc.
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Summer cover crop and management system affect lettuce and cantaloupe production system
Cover crops are widely used in both conventional and organic systems to protect and improve the soil. This study evaluated the effect of summer cover crop and management system on the production of fall romaine lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) and spring cantaloupe (Cucumis melo L.) from 1999 to 2003. Cover crop treatments included cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] incorporated (CPI), cowpea used ...
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Increasing Lettuce Coloration with LEDs
Using LED grow lights in plant production is a relatively new branch of science. In vertical farming where artificial light sources are used in closed environment it is important to collect data about the individual plant species to be able to produce the right spectrum and light intensity for vegetative and generative growth. Light spectrums can also be used to manipulate the plants growth cycle ...
By Valoya Oy
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Enhancing Foliage Color of Ornamental Cabbage and Kale with LEDs
Enhancing Foliage Color of Ornamental Cabbage and Kale with Prior-to-Shipping Light and Temperature Treatments in Coolers Introduction Ornamental flowering cabbage and kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) is a bedding plant that is typically produced outdoors in the late summer and early fall. It is popular due to its vibrant and intense purple, white, and pink foliage colors that are ...
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