Leafy Greens & Edibles
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Crops suitable for vertical farming
Published on April 10, 2019
The costs to build and operate an indoor (vertical) farm are high, so only certain types of crops are potentially profitable. This articles discusses some some of the crop characteristics that lend themselves to indoor production.
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Green and blue LED lighting
Published on March 6, 2019
Indoor production of leafy greens, Part 2 of 4: How green light affects lettuce growth can depend on blue and red light.
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Leafy greens: Green & far red LED lighting
Published on February 1, 2019
Indoor production of leafy greens, Part 1 of 4: Substituting green or far-red light for blue light can increase lettuce and kale yields.
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Factors that influence leaf coloration
Published on November 15, 2017
Growers usually focus on quality attributes that relate to flowering, but this article reviews cultural and environmental factors that influence foliage color.
