Articles for Farm Managers

Nutrient Solution and Fertigation

• NFT vs. DFT in Hydroponics: How the Systems Differ and How to Choose
• Fundamentals of nutrient solution management: How to think about and measure EC, pH, and dissolved oxygen
• How to Make a Nutrient Solution with Straight Fertilizers: Blending, Preventing Precipitation, and Concentration Calculations in Practice

Light Environment

• LEDs and PPFD in the Vertical Farm: From the Basics of Photosynthesis to Designing the Light Environment

Temperature, Humidity, and HVAC

• Temperature Management in Vertical Farms: Physiological Fundamentals and Practical Control
• Humidity Management in Vertical Farms: Designing Control from VPD and Transpiration
• CO2 and HVAC Management in Vertical Farms: The Profitability Lever That Gets Overlooked

Growth Problems

• Tipburn in Vertical Farms: The Root Causes Beyond Calcium Deficiency
• Causes and Countermeasures for Legginess: Mechanisms and How to Handle It in Vertical Farms

Cultivation Process

• How to Build a Crop Schedule for a Vertical Farm: Designing Across Demand, Production, and Operations
• Hygiene Management in a Vertical Farm: A Practical Guide from Zoning to Cleaning
• Seeding in Hydroponics: Tips for Higher Germination Rates and Better Starts
• Transplanting and Final Planting in Vertical Farms: Practical Tips That Make or Break Profitability
• Harvesting in a Vertical Farm: From Fundamentals to Efficiency and Quality
• Post-Harvest Operations in Vertical Farms: Practical Tips for Weighing, Packaging, Inspection, and Shipping

Data Use

• Using Data in a Vertical Farm: Improving Yield and Cost Through Records and Analysis

172 Hints to Boost Your Vertical Farm Profitability