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When operations want to grow crops in a year-round greenhouse, the requirements for doing so can be vastly different, depending on their location. In warmer regions, for instance, the cold season is not as severe, so growers don’t need their structure to double as a winter greenhouse to stay operational. However, across northern climates, growers […]

As markets become increasingly competitive and unpredictable weather patterns continue to hinder open-field production, growers are thinking about controlled environment agriculture (CEA) now more than ever. With the right structure, they can gain the protection they need against the elements and achieve superior yields on a regular basis, gaining an edge over competitors. Two of […]

A retail nursery has a much different look and feel than a traditional growing facility. While other operations can simply focus on maximizing their growing space, nursery owners are faced with the unique task of creating a production area that also serves as a retail destination. This adds an interesting dynamic to a business’s strategy, […]

Designing and building a greenhouse can be complex, especially on a commercial scale. These structures are often expansive, heavily customized and outfitted with the most up-to-date growing systems, so operations can maximize yields and bring costs down, no matter where they’re located or what crops they’re trying to produce. As greenhouses become increasingly larger in […]

Maintaining success in controlled environment agriculture is a challenge that evolves throughout the year for growers. It requires them to adapt their greenhouse environment based on the conditions outside, so they can maintain an ideal micro-climate for their crops. During the summer months, growers need the right systems in place to bring temperatures down, cooling […]

As many growers continue to move away from soil-based production, hydroponic growing systems have become a prominent feature in a large number of operations. When employed in a greenhouse setting, hydroponics allow growers to create a thriving indoor garden with ease, giving their plants access to abundant natural sunlight, a controlled climate and the nutrients […]

Success in commercial growing comes down to one objective: growing the highest-quality crops at the lowest overall cost. This goal is a driving factor behind almost every operation’s decision-making process, as they try to outperform competitors and create a growing space that’s as efficient as possible. Although the idea is simple, bringing it to fruition […]

Cannabis growers are always looking for ways to reduce labor and expenses, without impacting the quality of their product. As the industry continues to evolve, it’s evident that greenhouses provide a viable solution to this dilemma. These structures do an excellent job of limiting energy consumption, and with a light dep greenhouse kit, they can […]

For over 40 years, GrowSpan has been supplying the agricultural and horticultural communities with innovative greenhouse and growing structures. In recent years, the company has expanded significantly by offering new product lines and integrating new manufacturing processes. Over this time, GrowSpan’s facility in Iowa has grown to over 60 acres. This video highlights the growth […]

What’s the most important part of growing in a greenhouse in winter? Sure, having an efficient, properly sized heating system is crucial, but that isn’t enough on its own for commercial growers looking to maximize profits. In addition to reliable heat sources, northern operations also need to ensure their structure is capable of retaining the […]