Name: Everything you need to know before purchasing a greenhouse for leafy greens
Start: 2024-04-11T18:00:00Z
End: 2024-04-11T18:01:00.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
Rating: 4

Prospiant is a turnkey controlled environment agriculture solutions provider. With us, you can grow confidently because you will benefit from the financial strength and end-to-end expertise built by our heritage companies during more than 185 years of combined business success.

Hear from Ryner Hernandez as he discusses the type of benching and material handling equipment you'll need!

What types of greenhouse benching/material handling equipment do you recommend?

Hear from our in-house experts as they discuss greenhouse automation

Greenhouse Automation

Mark Reich and Jared Freyer dive into Engineering calculations, processes, and important set points for growers to understand. Science evolves around this plant at a rapid rate, so it's hard for growers to keep up with it all.

Cannabis Systems Technical Discussions

Hear from our in-house experts about the various ways of heating a greenhouse.

Greenhouse Heating Options

Continuing the discussion from last week, our in-house experts discuss produce greenhouses!

Keys to Successful Produce Greenhouse Installation: Part 2

Find out the feasability of a project from our in-house experts. 

How produce growers should approach a project - choosing the right greenhouse builder/what to look for in your builder, considerations prior to greenhouse installation (time for permits, foundation type, drainage, utility access, orientation, interior design, etc.), site preparation, cladding choices, keeping project timelines on track. Zoning and city demands - licensing. 

Market - where will you sell your produce? 
What do you want to do with the GH and what do you want to grow?

Keys to Successful Produce Greenhouse Installation: Part 1

How to be the first to Cultivate in your Cannabis Market

Our panel of experts discuss how much a turnkey greenhouse will actually cost. There are many variables, so tune in to learn more!

How Much Does a Commercial Greenhouse Actually Cost

Hear from Tony and Burk, who discuss the various types of greenhouse cladding and the roofing material options!

Pros and Cons of Different Greenhouse Cladding and Roofing Materials

Hear from Mark Reich and Nick Earls about best practices for integrating environmental controls into your cannabis greenhouse or indoor grow. 

Discover innovative strategies for:
• Managing HVAC environmentals through VPD control
• Refining irrigation with targeted micro-dosing techniques 
• Real-time customization of greenhouse LED lighting grids using environmental control
• Correlating environmental data to end-yield results

Cannabis Cultivation Controls and Integration Challenges

In the dynamic world of agriculture, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for ensuring optimal plant health and productivity while managing energy consumption. Join us for an enlightening webinar where we’ll dive into the intricacies of greenhouse environmental controls, exploring cutting-edge techniques and technologies that will revolutionize how you nurture your crops.

Your hosts are Paul Golden, our in-house expert, and Nick Earls from Wadsworth Controls.

Greenhouse Environmental Controls

Now is the prime time to advance your lettuce cultivation expertise, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and techniques to achieve faster crop turns, improve crop quality and yields, and find new efficiencies to fine-tune your operations. 

Join experts from AdeptAg and Prospiant for Part 2 of a panel discussion focusing on the production demands of greenhouse lettuce to successfully transition plants from propagation to grow-out. Participate in this dynamic discussion to learn more about:  

• Key production differences for head lettuce and cut lettuce
• Substrate options for young plant growth
• Plant spacing tactics to maximize yield per square foot
• Ideal environmental conditions for healthy plants: temperature, light, and humidity 
• Irrigation solutions for monitoring, filtration, oxygenation, sterilization, and more 
• Air circulation best practices: Prevent moisture build-up, mitigate disease risk

Greenhouse Lettuce Cultivation: Part 2 – Propagation & Young Plant Production

Join experts from AdeptAg, Prospiant, and Great Lakes Growers for a dynamic panel discussion on the demands of lettuce seed germination and the vital irrigation solutions for developing strong root systems. Don't miss this expert discussion, exploring a range of germination topics related to greenhouse growing:
Mobile gutters and table w/trays
Cut and head lettuce germination
Space optimization
Substrate options
Irrigation tools and solutions
Environmental conditions

Lettuce Cultivation Series: Part 1 – Optimizing Seed Germination

Listen to our in-house expert and the retired head of technical services for Ball Horticulture, Will Healy, discuss setting up a greenhouse for propagation and current trends!

They will discuss new (or at least new to someone who hasn’t heard it before) and improved propagation facilities.  Want to know more about controls, venting, curtains etc. to manage temp and RH, over/under bench heating systems or other ‘hardware’ parts of the facility that improve the growth and establishment of young plants (seed and URC)?  Say no more! Tune in on 1/25!

Optimizing Technology to Achieve Uniform Plant Growth – Propagation Stage 0->2

Join us for an in-depth exploration of commercial greenhouse lettuce production. During this webinar, we’ll delve into the intricacies of lettuce cultivation within a greenhouse environment, covering everything from germination to climate control. Whether you're a seasoned greenhouse professional or just starting out, you'll gain valuable insights and strategies to maximize your lettuce yields and enhance the efficiency of your greenhouse operation.

Commercial Greenhouse Lettuce Production 101

In today’s dynamic cannabis markets, maintaining consistent gross margins by taking control of your day-to-day operational expenses (OpEx) significantly contributes to securing the long-term future of your business.

During this webinar, Mark will share some pivotal strategies in different operational areas to help you maintain a competitive edge in mature cannabis markets.

Cannabis OpEx Strategies for Saturated Markets

Join us for an illuminating webinar as we dive into the most frequently asked questions about greenhouse glazing. Our expert presenters will provide clear insights and practical advice, addressing key topics such as:
• Optimal coverings for maximum light transmission 
• Top glazing choices for insulation
• Hail-resistant glazing for durability
• Cost-benefit analysis of polycarbonate and glass
• Pros and cons of acrylic vs. polycarbonate
• Polyethylene's lifespan and sustainability
Don't miss this chance to get answers straight from our in-house experts, Paul Golden and Scott Thompson. Register now and gain a deeper understanding of how different greenhouse glazing options can elevate your growing environment.

The Greenhouse Glazing Puzzle: Your FAQs Answered!

Our in-house experts discuss everything you need to know about purchasing a greenhouse when you're planning to grow leafy greens!

Everything you need to know before purchasing a greenhouse for leafy greens

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