2026 Spring Survival Guide: Greenhouse sanitation, supply chains and weather forecasts

Industry experts weigh in on keeping your greenhouse operation prepared and clean for a busy spring season.

A greenhouse worker cleaning off benches around pots and flowers.

Art by Allison Krieg and Adobe Firefly

Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in the January 2026 print edition of Greenhouse Management under the headline “2026 Spring Survival Guide: Sanitation, shipping and weather.”

 

As we leap into 2026, now is the perfect time for greenhouse operations to look ahead. We spoke with industry experts for their advice on the best ways to navigate sanitation, supply chains, the weather and more. 

Greenhouse supply chains

Flexibility and knowledge are the keys to logistics & shipping success in 2026

Sanitation


Starting clean and staying clean is a year-round process growers can adopt to prevent disease, control pests and prepare for spring

Weather


Growers should stay flexible as winter’s La Niña pattern may lead to a late spring in the northern United States

Employee retention

Seven ways to keep your team members motivated, productive and invested in the greenhouse operation

 

 

 

 

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