The weight of water

It should come as no surprise that water availability and quality are critical to running a successful growing operation. Yet many growers neglect to conduct even the most basic water testing both before and after purchasing a new greenhouse.

Regarding availability, weather-related challenges and tighter municipal restrictions most likely will increase over the coming years, adding to the burden of finding and maintaining acceptable water sources.

Greenhouse Management’s Water Issue is aimed at educating growers about the importance of finding and keeping appropriate water supplies, especially when it comes to maximizing crop potential.

We hope you find this special section useful as you analyze your current water supply and think about ways to improve the quality and quantity of this crucial resource.

Captured: Rainwater collection slashes irrigation costs and boosts plant health

Water smarts: There’s no time like the present to begin strategic planning to address reduced water availability, poor-quality water and/or runoff-management requirements.

Testing the waters: It's more important to the success of your greenhouse operation than you may think. Here are tips on how and when to test the water you're using.