• 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.

  • Leafy greens: Carbon dioxide injection

    Published on April 1, 2019
    Indoor production of leafy greens, Part 3 of 4: Is carbon dioxide enrichment beneficial for indoor production of basil seedlings?

  • Green and blue LED lighting

    Published on March 5, 2019
    Indoor production of leafy greens, Part 2 of 4: How green light affects lettuce growth can depend on blue and red light.

  • 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.

  • Urban Crop Production in Vertical Farms

    Published on April 1, 2018
    Optimizing resource use such as for energy, water, nutrients, and CO2 is essential for the long-term viability of vertical farm systems.

  • 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.