GrowSpan Blog
FAQ: Hydroponics Systems Pt. I
A couple weeks ago the blog covered how a number of growers remain skeptical of integrating hydroponics into their operation despite the numerous benefits. GrowSpan greenhouses are commonly outfitted with HydroCycle hydroponics systems, and during the process GrowSpan Greenhouse Specialists frequently field similar questions. Over the next couple of weeks, the GrowSpan Blog will go […]
Series 2000 Commercial Greenhouses: The Ideal Polycarbonate Greenhouse
GrowSpan is quickly becoming synonymous with excellence in commercial and polycarbonate greenhouse production. This is largely due to GrowSpan’s Series 2000 Commercial Greenhouse. The structure is a true production powerhouse that has been used for a wide variety of crops and in regions across the world. This polycarbonate greenhouse blends superior functionality with durability and […]
UK Acknowledges Medicinal Benefits
It’s true. The same government that as recently as last year deemed cannabis “a significant public health issue” has stated that cannabis can have a number of positive medicinal effects. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency recently completed a review of CBD and the potential medicinal benefits after it was brought to the agency’s […]
Hydroponics: No Need to be Skeptical
Combining a GrowSpan greenhouse with a hydroponics system is great way for growers in any region to maximize their growing potential. Growers dealing with drought conditions or less-than-ideal land are constantly researching and experimenting with new ways to grow. Inevitably, their research leads them to a method that isn’t particularly new, but is certainly under […]
Growers Supply to Host Two CEA Workshops
GrowSpan’s parent company, Growers Supply, will host two CEA Hands-On Workshops in the upcoming months. The company will hold a workshop at the Growers Supply CEA Learning Center East from October 12-14. Learning Center East is located in South Windsor, Connecticut. The second workshop will be held at Growers Supply CEA Learning Center West. The event […]
Advancements In Light Dep: Ditch The Old Light Deprivation Tarp
Light deprivation greenhouses have quickly become the standard for cannabis production throughout the country. Light dep is a cost-effective growing technique that allows growers to get the most out of their growing space, greatly enhancing cannabis yields and allowing them to harvest throughout the year. Utilizing light deprivation techniques also allows growers to better meet […]
Improving the Industry’s Footprint: Part II
Improving the Industry’s Footprint: Part I discussed the need for environmental and economic reform within the cannabis industry. It’s clear that the environmental footprint of the industry can be drastically improved, but what is so interesting about the cannabis industry is that many of the environmental solutions are also sound business decisions that can actually […]
Beginning Urban Farming
City gardens and urban farming create an opportunity for fixing food insecurities within a community or to simply save money on household food costs. Gardening within cities has become increasingly popular in recent years, and urban greenhouses and garden plots are popping up across the nation. With this, brings many new and inexperienced growers. Beginning […]
Automated Environmental Control
GrowSpan greenhouse structures have the potential to provide operations of any scale with the utmost environmental control. Whether a GrowSpan structure is located in Southern California or Northern Minnesota, any crop can be produced within the controlled environment that GrowSpan greenhouses can provide. With a controlled environment, growers have to consider a number of factors […]
Growers Supply to Host CEA Workshop
GrowSpan’s parent company, Growers Supply, will hold their popular 3-Day Hands On Workshop from September 13-15 at their Dyersville, Iowa campus. Growers Supply is consistently at the forefront of controlled environment agriculture, and the company strives to share their expertise with their customer base. Growers Supply’s workshop is the ideal setting to learn about the most […]