NFT greenhouses run like a factory production line.
The greenhouse is always full and always turning over because planting and harvesting are both happening daily.
Trays of leafy greens or herbs go into the gullies at one end, while mature heads come off the other. And tomorrow the same thing again.
If you’re wondering where to start with your greenhouse, the answer might surprise you. It’s not fans. Not wet walls. Not even heating.
Rather, it’s a shade screen. A simple, retractable cloth, drawn horizontally across the inside of a greenhouse, operated by a single gear motor.
When we start thinking about cooling, this is the question we usually get asked first. And it’s actually jumping ahead…
Pad-and-fan and fogging aren't rivals. They're different expressions of the same cooling principle, each one suited to a different kind of greenhouse.
You might only see the cost when you're sending a crew out to re-lay plastic that should have lasted the full growing cycle.
Mulch film is vital for your crop health.It locks in moisture around the root zone, buffers soil temperature against day-night swings, and blocks light so weeds can't compete.
When it comes to water-soluble fertiliser (fertiliser concentrate that dissolves in water) and fertigation, we'll often talk about the importance of "getting the recipe right." After all, it’s the ingredients and their interactions that determine success or failure.
A closer look at the importance of water analysis and how this small habit can make or break your crops’ performance.
The costs, the complexity and the competitive edge you could be missing.
In South Africa, many commercial strawberry growers still buy their seedlings from external nurseries. For some, that means spending around R5 per plant at the start of the season. Some strawberry farmers can spend R25 million on 5 million plants just to get started!
If you’re one of these growers and you’re looking to reduce your starter costs, what if the solution were your own nursery?
Reusing drain water in your greenhouse is a real win. It saves money, cuts waste, reduces your environmental footprint and just makes sense.
But there’s a catch.
That leftover water is full of salts, nutrients, and (if you’re not careful) disease.
This article explores how to reuse drain water, get the nutrients we want, and filter the disease and dirt we don’t.
The secret to greenhouse success isn’t more plants. It’s knowing the optimal spacing between plants to maximise yield and quality from each one.
Greenhouses have fundamentally changed what’s possible in farming. By controlling lighting, temperature, humidity and irrigation, growers can harvest crops once limited to brief seasonal windows all year round.
Walk into any South African supermarket, and you'll find tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, and fresh basil regardless of the season. It’s an abundance we've grown accustomed to, largely thanks to innovative greenhouse farming. But have you ever considered that our plates today no longer reflect the natural rhythm of the seasons? Imagine for a moment what your meals might look like if you only ate foods naturally in season.
Hydroponics offers precision, sustainability and control - especially in regions where soil quality and climate pose challenges. Here’s why it’s worth a closer look.
Greenhouses are complex. They consider many factors that affect your ability to grow excellent produce. That’s why receiving a quote for a greenhouse operation should take time…
With fast quotes, there’s a good chance something’s been missed. And that something could deeply impact the success of your operation, whether in the long or short term. Or both.
We hope that explaining our own quoting process will help you understand why a quick quote is probably not an accurate quote.
We’re in the business of growing your growing business.
When it comes to farming, success isn’t just about what you grow—it’s about how you grow it.
Money out, money in.
Expenses, profits.
If you can reduce the former, you’ll increase the latter.
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