Integrated Plant Nutrient Systems: What are they and what sets them apart from the pack?

All growers know that a successful operation needs to have plans and procedures in place. The first thoughts that pop up when talking about plans and procedures may revolve around planting schedules, harvest dates, pest management, and overall safety procedures for staff and customers...

Every grower knows that the key to healthy plants is in the soil through the nutrients. A plant requires sixteen different minerals and nutrients that can be obtained primarily through the soil - with a few coming from the air collected during natural plant processes.

Boron and Plants: An Important Micronutrient- Any experienced commercial grower knows that plants require light, water, and a healthy place to grow. Looking at overall plant health and maximum yields, there is more to the story than just those three simple things. Since plants are photosynthetic, they have not adapted like a person to go get something when they need it.

Plant Nutrients- When asked what a person needs to be healthy, many can easily describe the best diet and routine for said person. However, when we look at plants, sometimes this can be confusing. Most know that the main requirements to keeping a plant growing and thriving is water, sunlight, and a good place to grow.

Keeping it Green with Fertilizers- An important aspect of plant care in a commercial greenhouse is the application of fertilizers to maintain proper nutrient levels for plants at any stage of the growing cycle. There are over 16 essential nutrients needed by a plant at any given stage. These nutrients are regarded as either macro or micro nutrients. In order to ensure that plants receive the proper dosage of nutrients a grower needs to be aware of the requirements of specific plants and the current levels of nutrients in the growing media.