GrowSpan Blog
Five Reasons Radiant Heating Should be in Your Greenhouse
December 15, 2016 Many times, when growers are planning and designing a greenhouse, heating is a factor that is often overlooked. A traditional forced-air heater and thermostat are all that one really needs, but is this method of greenhouse heating really the best solution? For commercial operations or greenhouses located in areas with more […]
The Guru of Ganja, Ed Rosenthal, Partners with Growers Supply
December 13, 2016 Ed Rosenthal has been a staple in the cannabis community for over four decades. As the crop’s legal status has slowly changed in recent years, Rosenthal has been a driving force and dedicated researcher. In a press release, Growers Supply, who manufactures GrowSpan Greenhouse Structures, announced that they partnered with the […]
HydroCycle Growing Systems Now Available on GrowSpan
December 2, 2016 Hydroponics is an energy-efficient way to gain further control over crops, while drastically reducing water usage. Nothing goes better with a new greenhouse than a customized hydroponics system. It’s a winning combination that enables growers to boost their operation’s profitability year-round. GrowSpan customers regularly ask to integrate hydroponics into their growing […]
GrowSpan customer covered on AgriLife Today
November 17, 2016 Thanks to HortiDaily, we found an interesting article featuring GrowSpan customer Dr. Charlie Rose. Rose is using his GrowSpan High Tunnels to provide research and produce to his local market. To read this article, click here. To find out more about GrowSpan High Tunnels, click here.
Colorado’s Enticing Economy
November 16, 2016 Last week’s voting showed a clear and increased interest in legalizing cannabis for both medicinal and recreational purposes. The plant appears to be steadily shaking the stigma that has marred its history, and it largely has Colorado to thank. While some politicians stick firmly to the notion that cannabis can negatively […]
Can Plants Tell Time?
November 14, 2016 Like most in the Northern Hemisphere, we recently undertook the practice of “falling back” or changing all the clocks to represent the loss of one hour, in order to make better use of natural daylight. But this process of daylight savings also affects the time of no light or light deprivation. […]
Legislation for Growers: Florida and Amendment 2
November 10, 2016 Wading the political waters of Florida is a difficult task. It’s tough to predict which way voters will lean, but on Tuesday Amendment 2 passed. This means that starting January 3, 2017 medical cannabis will be legal in Florida. However for growers, Amendment 2 wasn’t the slam dunk that Massachusetts’ […]
FAQ: Hydroponics Systems Pt. III
November 10, 2016 For the final installment of the Hydroponics Systems FAQ blog series, the topic of discussion will focus on nutrition and pollination. In the previous two installments, the blog has answered questions related to HydroCycle hydroponics systems and hydroponic growing as a method of crop production. Review these previous postings anytime by […]
Legislation for Growers: Massachusetts and Question 4
November 9, 2016 Cannabis has been legalized in Massachusetts. Although, it’s important to note that Question 4 – the law legalizing marijuana – doesn’t actually start until December 15, 2016. This is great for growers of all kinds, as those looking to grow commercially or as a hobby can work towards perfecting the growing […]
FAQ: Hydroponics Systems Pt. II
Last week marked the start of a special Hydroponics Systems FAQ blog series. Part one of the series covered the most commonly asked questions regarding general knowledge of HydroCycle hydroponics systems. This week, the blog will be more in depth, focusing on the most commonly asked questions related to production within a hydroponics system. […]