Vegetables & Floriculture

NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy is still aboard the ISS. When he’s not space walking, he’s doing other things, including looking after the various LED-based horticultural projects. (Photo credit: Image courtesy of NASA/GCTC/Andrey Shelepin.)
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Space Station starts yet another LED horticultural project

Aug. 3, 2020
Astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley are back on Earth now, but Chris Cassidy is still up there, looking after the latest plant experiment. This one involves petri dishes and...
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Blogs

Top three trends to note in HortiCann program (UPDATED)

July 24, 2020
The HortiCann Light + Tech virtual event is only 88 days away! On the blog we’re tipping you off to some hot topics that will be featured.
Evergreen Kosher Market has installed a vertical farm using a geoponic approach to grow fresh, pesticide-free greens on site. Agtech specialist Vertical Field supplied the project that incorporates soil with a mix of nutrients that may ultimately deliver improved yields and flavor of produce. (Photo credit: Image courtesy of Evergreen Kosher Market.)
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Grocer installs geoponic LED-lit vertical farm for leafy greens

July 23, 2020
Soil-based vertical farms are less costly up front and proponents believe they deliver better yield and superior produce.
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Federal grant bolsters higher education in AgTech

July 10, 2020
Growers have indicated the need for highly skilled workforce is becoming more urgent as technology restructures the future of farming.
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Germany’s Infarm seeks investment into unique in-store horticulture

July 6, 2020
Potential new investment in German horticultural technology may bring produce even closer to the consumer - right in store.