New Partnership with GCI
We are happy to announce our newest partnership with Ground Cover Industries. GCI produces high quality professional Landscape Fabric, Greenhouse and Grower Fabric as well as Heavy duty construction fabric to our industry. TALLER now offers these products to our retail and professional customers. Email Tony or John with any questions.
500 Series Landscaper’s Choice is Premium Quality Landscape Fabric. At 5oz. this product is heavier than almost all other landscape fabrics and lighter weight look-alike brands! Heavier weight means longer lasting fabric (Lifetime Warranty!) and superior strength (275 psi!), along with better weed control and moisture retention. This premium fabric is constructed of 100% High UV Polypropylene. The woven substrate is needle punched with fibers to create a “fuzzy” texture on the surface, making this fabric an ideal choice to keep decorative covers (mulches or stone) in place, especially on slopes!
It is available in smaller retail rolls as well as large bulk commercial rolls. |
320 Series Nurserymen’s Choice is premium quality ground cover (landscape fabric). At 3.2 oz. this product is a true ground cover… not a ‘wide yarn’ silt fence knock-off. Our ground cover is American Made of 100% High UV polypropylene. The woven fabric has a colored marker yarn every 1′ across the width, running the length of the rolls for plant alignment. Around the nursery, in the greenhouse, or in a backyard bed, the 320 Series is the long lasting alternative to a regular chemical control program.
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November 2018
Premier Tech Horticulture:
How Substrate Structure Influences Water Holding Capacity
A high-quality plant starts with a healthy and strong seedling or cutting. When choosing a substrate to sow seed or to root cuttings, growers often wonder which substrate to use.
Both groups of organisms occur naturally in soils. Their modes of action are slightly different. MYCORRHIZAE™ is a fungal biostimulant that colonizes the roots, extending the root surface area to acquire water and nutrients where the plant roots are not present.
Whereas the BIOFUNGICIDE™ is a rapid colonizing bacterium that reduces the occurrence of plant root diseases and also can enhance plant growth.
Whereas the BIOFUNGICIDE™ is a rapid colonizing bacterium that reduces the occurrence of plant root diseases and also can enhance plant growth.
50 years of growing in PRO-MIX®: Since 1968, thousands of customers like Ritter Greenhouse have trusted us and continue to do business with us for unique growing substrates that will provide unparalleled yields.
PRO-MIX HPCC Mycorrhizae
When seeking the ideal balance between air porosity, drainage capacity and water retention, PRO-MIX HPCC is the solution growers select. With unique chunk coir reducing soil compaction and carefully selected peat moss, this formulation provides qualities promoting growth and offering a delicate, well-calculated control over the root zone. PRO-MIX HPCC provides growers what they need to optimize the quality of their hanging baskets, large containers and long-term crops.
When seeking the ideal balance between air porosity, drainage capacity and water retention, PRO-MIX HPCC is the solution growers select. With unique chunk coir reducing soil compaction and carefully selected peat moss, this formulation provides qualities promoting growth and offering a delicate, well-calculated control over the root zone. PRO-MIX HPCC provides growers what they need to optimize the quality of their hanging baskets, large containers and long-term crops.
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The use of supplemental light to control downy mildew on food and ornamental crops could be integrated into current disease management practices.
Controlling basil downy mildew might be as simple as turning on a light
Downy mildew is a major disease on both ornamental and food crops. Whether these crops are grown outdoors or in a controlled environment, environmental conditions, generally cool to moderate temperatures and high humidity, are favorable to downy mildew development. Warm temperatures and high humidity are conducive to powdery mildew development.
Researchers at the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Cornell University, University of Florida, Norway’s Institute of Bioeconomy Research and the Norwegian University of Life Sciences are studying the impact different light wavelengths, light amount, light durations and light application timing can have on the development of the pathogens that cause downy mildew and powdery mildew.
Jaimin Patel, a plant pathologist at LRC in Troy, N.Y., is studying the effects light doses (wavelengths, amount, duration and application time) under LED fixtures can have on the control of these diseases. Patel is currently conducting research on the impact light can have on the development of downy mildew and powdery mildew on specialty crops.
Researchers at the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Cornell University, University of Florida, Norway’s Institute of Bioeconomy Research and the Norwegian University of Life Sciences are studying the impact different light wavelengths, light amount, light durations and light application timing can have on the development of the pathogens that cause downy mildew and powdery mildew.
Jaimin Patel, a plant pathologist at LRC in Troy, N.Y., is studying the effects light doses (wavelengths, amount, duration and application time) under LED fixtures can have on the control of these diseases. Patel is currently conducting research on the impact light can have on the development of downy mildew and powdery mildew on specialty crops.
Topclear: for a spotlessly clean greenhouse roof
Topclear is the perfect cleaner for removing Sudlac Eclipse® LD, Transpar®, Optifuse® and Optifuse® IR coatings. With this product, the grower decides when to remove the coating. Simply spray on Topclear, leave it to wash off in the rain, and you'll have a clean greenhouse roof that allows maximum light into the greenhouse. This is particularly important in the fall and winter to ensure optimum growth, quality and fruit setting
Organic growing substrate
Hort Americas offers several Riococo coir substrate products, including OMRI-certified Riococo Closed Bottom Organic Plugs. These organic coir plugs work in a wide variety of production systems, including 1020 trays, grow bags, nutrient film technique (NFT), raft systems, aquaponics and aeroponics. Available in 25-, 32- and 42-mm sizes, the plugs are ideal for the production of leafy greens and culinary herbs.
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Hort Americas is happy to offer you a free PDF download, "Organic Hydroponic Leafy Greens by Tyler Baras".
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New report released on expansion of controlled environment agriculture
“Controlled Environment Agriculture: Farming for the Future?” is a new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange Division, discussing the rapid growth in controlled environment agriculture.
“The rising demand for local, high-quality food and the need for a year-round supply of it is creating market opportunities,” said Christine Lensing, senior analyst for CoBank’s KED. “Although there is a steep learning curve, high cost and other barriers to CEA, this segment is likely to continue growing for the next five years.”
The report indicates the barriers cited by Lensing are not stopping CEA growers from entering the market at high rates partially due to the significantly higher yields and potential for price premiums the technology, including hydroponics, can provide.
“What has happened with tomatoes over the last 20 years, where about 50 percent of all domestic tomatoes are grown using CEA, is starting to happen in other industries,” Lensing said. “There are significant opportunities in leafy greens, microgreens, herbs and other novelties such as turmeric and ginger. However, as new ventures are coming online, they must be very aware of three things, the high cost of operating, fluctuations in the market and competition in this growing space.”
“The rising demand for local, high-quality food and the need for a year-round supply of it is creating market opportunities,” said Christine Lensing, senior analyst for CoBank’s KED. “Although there is a steep learning curve, high cost and other barriers to CEA, this segment is likely to continue growing for the next five years.”
The report indicates the barriers cited by Lensing are not stopping CEA growers from entering the market at high rates partially due to the significantly higher yields and potential for price premiums the technology, including hydroponics, can provide.
“What has happened with tomatoes over the last 20 years, where about 50 percent of all domestic tomatoes are grown using CEA, is starting to happen in other industries,” Lensing said. “There are significant opportunities in leafy greens, microgreens, herbs and other novelties such as turmeric and ginger. However, as new ventures are coming online, they must be very aware of three things, the high cost of operating, fluctuations in the market and competition in this growing space.”
