Off-season tomatoes are usually dull, tasteless and way too firm. Thankfully, however, there is now research being conducted on how to breed that summer flavor in those popular fruits. Most people have tasted, or rather not tasted, hydroponically-grown tomatoes during the “off-season.” Dampened by the cold of winter, consumers are…
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Undergoing an Organic Transformation
April 2013
Over the past few years, many people have become more educated in organic production techniques. Here’s a closer look at how this education has helped transform the horticultural industry as a whole. Many people are becoming more educated in organic production techniques and, in turn, realizing the multifaceted benefits of…
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Professional athletes know that the best finishes come from a strong start. Same goes for experienced croppers and their plants. Like all races, your road to victory in the garden is about going the distance. However, just like professional athletes, experienced croppers also know that the best finishes come from…
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Although biosolids are banned for agricultural use in many areas of the United States, the subject deserves a closer look… “Biosolid” is a public relations term for treated municipal sewage sludge, which is sometimes sold or given to consumers and farms to be used as a nutrient source for gardens…
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Simply Silica
April 2013
Even though it isn’t classified as an essential plant nutrient, silica is an important player in the growroom. In fact, you could say silica is the jack of all trades in the plant kingdom. Silica plays an important role in just about everything. It is one of the main components…
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Organic Rooting Medium: Composting Woods
April 2013
Although fresh wood by-products like sawdust and pinebark are suitable for use in soilless organic rooting media mixes, most types contain elements that are toxic to plants. Therefore, composting wood by-products is essential. Dr. J. Benton Jones Jr. explains... Fresh wood by-products, such as pinebark, wood chips and course sawdust,…
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