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GREENHOUSE GROWING MEDIUM

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Growing media consist of mixtures of components that provide water, air, nutrients and support to plants. The media provide plant support, while the nutrients are provided by added fertilizers. Water and air are provided in the pore spaces in the media. Four main factors affect air and water Continue Reading

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HOW TO MANAGE RODENT TO PREVENT DAMAGE IN GREENHOUSE

Nigerian Farming Online Magazine May 31, 2019 369 0

Small animals may occasionally invade a greenhouse and are commonly a problem in overwintering structures. They cause damage by girdling stems, and burrowing into pots if given the chance. The most likely critter to cause havoc is the meadow vole. Meadow voles construct many tunnels and surface Continue Reading

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WATER MANAGEMENT IN GREENHOUSE FARMING

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Water is a major factor in successful production of greenhouse plants. An adequate water supply is needed for irrigation, pesticide application, evaporative cooling (if applicable), growing media preparation and clean-up. Plants require an adequate supply of moisture for optimum growth which is Continue Reading

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GREENHOUSE DISEASE MANAGEMENT

Nigerian Farming Online Magazine May 30, 2019 371 0

It is important to know what disease you are trying to prevent or control. When diseases are not successfully controlled or become recurring problems, it is often because the cause was not accurately identified. Considering that many fungicides have a narrow spectrum of activity, an accurate Continue Reading

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TRACTOR SAFETY

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The vast majority of serious tractor accidents are caused because of inexperienced operators, speed, lack of concentration, gradient, unguarded parts and the poor mechanical condition of the tractor. The first steps in trying to prevent accidents are to make sure that the machine is in a sound Continue Reading

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GREENHOUSE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

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Greenhouse crops are irrigated by means of applying water to the media surface through drip tubes or tapes, by hand using a hose, overhead sprinklers and booms or by applying water through the bottom of the container through sub-irrigation, or by using a combination of these delivery systems. Continue Reading

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ABOUT HYDROPONICS: 9 BENEFITS OF GROWING WITHOUT SOIL

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Let’s start with the basics: Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil. Instead, a nutrient rich water solution is used to feed the plants, and there are many ways that this nutrient solution can be supplied to the plant roots. Here’s the breakdown of the most common hydroponic Continue Reading