Harvesting Success: The Vital Role of Grower Knowledge in Greenhouse Planning

Beyond Structure: Cultivating Prosperity with the Right Greenhouse and Grower Expertis

As greenhouse manufacturers, we are deeply immersed in the captivating world of the mushroom industry.

We find great fascination in the diverse array of mushrooms and the ever-evolving cultivation techniques employed by commercial operations. It is this interest that drives us to explore the growing trend of mushroom facilities embracing the use of greenhouses for their cultivation. 
This blog will explore the reasons for the shift towards mushroom greenhouses. It will also provide valuable insights to help you plan your own mushroom greenhouse.

In our previous post, we discussed the advantages of growing mushrooms in greenhouses.

Pipp Horticulture (a division of Pipp Mobile Storage Systems, Inc.) (“Pipp”), the leading provider of space-saving, multi-level mobile cultivation systems, announced today that it has acquired the GGS Group of Companies (“GGS”). Based in Vineland Station, Ontario, GGS is one of the most recognized names in the Horticulture industry. They have been the leading manufacturer of top-quality greenhouses and turnkey greenhouse growing solutions including traditional rolling benches, heating and ventilation systems, and curtain systems.

From our perspective as greenhouse manufacturers specializing in greenhouse production and management, at GGS, this series of articles has covered most of the key inputs needed for setting up and preparing for greenhouse lettuce and leafy green production. We have a team of very experienced staff and partners that know how to plan and implement the manufacturing, construction, and management necessary for starting up greenhouse growing plans for a facility.

We want to be able to produce a top quality crop of leafy greens economically, quickly, and repeatedly. In Part One of the Lettuce Blog Series, we discussed the importance of Greenhouse Structures and Crop Management to provide the best possible space for growing. Now, let's consider setting up the inputs to create the best possible growing environment in that greenhouse, focusing on optimizing lettuce growth stages.
 

Leafy Greens and lettuce, among the best greenhouse crops, have been an established greenhouse-grown product for some time, but it has only been in the last short while that its potential as a major greenhouse crop has begun to be realized with expanding growth and opportunity, especially for beginners looking into lettuce in a greenhouse.

We have seen the greenhouse lettuce production take off, mature, and modernize almost overnight thanks to a number of influencing factors, making it a prime example of success for those seeking greenhouse tips for beginners.

Managing all of the environmental factors in a commercial greenhouse is a lot to take care of when you’re trying to grow continuously high quality crops. This is why more growers are choosing an integrated environmental computer system that controls all of their environmental factors cohesively. An integrated system eases a lot of the burden and challenges growers face trying to manage all of these factors by keeping your system attuned to the needs of your crop without the need for constant monitoring and adjustment. A fully integrated system will help to build consistent and predictable cycles that will maintain an ideal growing environment.

As we head into October, the cooler days signify that heating season is here. Heating your greenhouse is a necessary reality for commercial growers to maintain an ideal climate for their crops, but with energy prices on the rise, warming the greenhouse can be a costly endeavor. Growers must ensure they're getting the most out of their heating system and often maintaining efficiency involved simple maintenance. Here is quick checklist to maximize the efficiency of your greenhouse heating system: