Read our blog which covers everything to do with container farming in Canada, from hydroponics to how the vertical farming technology is being used to promote food sovereignty.
From what makes the most sense financially, to the characteristics of leafy green vegetables themselves, there are a few good reasons why lettuces, herbs, and the like are the gold standard for hydroponic crops. Since October 2020, R&D investigated a wide range of crops in the leafy greens category to see what grows best in Growcer’s Osiris farm.
Read MoreHydroponic farms are mainly used to grow leafy greens - but what makes this so great?
Read MoreSee the progression of the Growcer Osiris vertical farm and the reasons behind the improvements.
Read MoreOur in-house R&D team busted out the stopwatches to calculate - down to the minute - how many hours a week does it really take to operate a vertical farm?
Read MoreWe don’t use shipping containers. We used to. So here’s what we learned when we switched from shipping containers to custom-built, modular farms and why that matters for you.
Read MoreGo behind the scenes with a head grower to see what a typical day is like and the biggest misconception they receive about the work they do.
Read MoreLet’s cut to the chase - size matters. It’s the age-old argument of quality over quantity. And your customers (and retailers) care about quality, not just how many units you can move. Better understand what is meant by “commercially viable yields” and what it means for your distribution planning.
Read MoreSpinach germination is commonly lower and slower than Growcer’s other traditionally grown crops. Low spinach germination can impact overall yield and health of the crop, leading to wasted resources. We investigated germination rates and seedling growth of four spinach cultivars to determine which ones had higher and consistent germination rates.
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