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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December 2018
Critters Down Under: Root Aphids
Aphids that grow and feed from the root system of several plant species are classified as root aphids. These aphids are not the same as those that feed from the upper parts of the plants.
SPOTLIGHT ON PRO-MIX HP BIOFUNGICIDE + MYCORRHIZAE
COME AND VISIT US!
Visit Tony at The Western, Booth 104
January 16-18, 2019
Kansas City, MO
Be sure to see Tony discuss biologicals at the Suburban Lawn and Gardens' Learning Center
"5 Weird Tricks Using Biologicals That will Make You Rich"
January 17th - 10:30 am - Booth 413
Visit John at the ProGreen EXPO, Booth 737
February 6-8, 2019
Denver, CO
January 16-18, 2019
Kansas City, MO
Be sure to see Tony discuss biologicals at the Suburban Lawn and Gardens' Learning Center
"5 Weird Tricks Using Biologicals That will Make You Rich"
January 17th - 10:30 am - Booth 413
Visit John at the ProGreen EXPO, Booth 737
February 6-8, 2019
Denver, CO
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.
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.”
