Articles Archive
July 27, 2026
Combating Leaf Mould and Powdery Mildew in Greenhouse Tomatoes 2026
It's been eight years since I first wrote about controlling leaf mould. While many of the principles still apply, growers now have more tools available, making it a good time to revisit what works and where disease management is heading.
July 27, 2026
GrowWise smart spectrum helps growers save energy or boost crop growth through automated spectrum optimization
“With just a few clicks, we achieved approximately 2% more light on the crop”
July 13, 2026
Why Botrytis has become such a challenge this winter
The objective is not to grow a vegetative crop or a weak generative crop. The objective is to grow a balanced crop with enough vigour to support the fruit load while maintaining healthy leaf quality.
July 13, 2026
Philips LED lighting enables precise winter growing at Truly Green Farms (Canada)
For Truly Green Farms, winter tomato production depends on having the right lighting system in place.
June 29, 2026
Are your LEDs ready for the future?
How can you stay in control as lighting becomes more complex?
June 29, 2026
Cooling off summer strawberries
We know that high heat is bad for strawberry fruit production, reducing both numbers of flowers and the size of those flowers.
June 15, 2026
Winter Bites
Low Light, High Disease Pressure and the Importance of Keeping Crops Generative. Winter is often the period that determines whether a crop finishes profitably or simply survives until spring.
June 15, 2026
Signify expands Philips GreenPower LED toplighting force portfolio with tailored solutions for today’s diverse grower strategies
New Performance and Elite versions empower growers to optimize either upfront investment or long-term operational efficiency—without compromising on Philips quality
June 1, 2026
Signify: Developing next-generation cultivation systems that shorten growing cycles while maintaining consistent crop quality
Signify boosts crop productivity and cost competitiveness at Yonam University smart farming hub with intelligent Philips LED lighting
June 1, 2026
Ground-Source Heating: Lessons from a Leading UK Greenhouse Operation
An in-depth look at the ground-source heat pump system heating Stewarts Garden Centre in England and the opportunities this technology may offer commercial greenhouse growers in New Zealand.
