Foliar fertilization is the process of applying fertilizer nutrients directly to plant leaves. In addition to roots, leaves are also capable of absorbing plant nutrients.

When the mustard is incorporated into the ground, it acts as a natural biofumigant New research on P.E.I. is using mustard and arugula to tackle pest problems in potato fields with...

Many say cover crops only really work in no-till systems

Most of us have our own ideas about the food and plants that make up a large part of our diet. But how much of an impact do climate change, conflicts,...

Soil compaction occurs on all soils in the Netherlands. Growers know what the causes are, but do not always act accordingly. According to researcher Derk van Balen of WUR Open Teelten, this...

University of Idaho - The potato industry has a term for the unpleasant surprise of cutting into a seemingly good potato to find a dark bruise inside

Healthy root systems are a key to success in any crop. They are “the plants digestive system”, according to Bio Gro founder Peter Aleman. “Roots are about surface area. More...

Humic acids and new varieties combat salt stress in the soil But there are ways to counteract salinization. In Egypt, trials with the humic acid based POWHUMUS® preparation showed convincing...

Calcium plays an important role in the growth and development of plants. Cell membrane health is very crucial to the survival and health of the plant cell.

While temperature is probably the most important potato storage concern, another important step in storing potatoes is ensuring adequate relative humidity levels in the storage shed. Relative humidity is the...