Ideas for Vegetable Growers Sure To Boost Off-Season Sales
We asked protected agriculture suppliers for tips on increasing our income during the colder and darker months. Here’s what they had to say.
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How can growers improve their chances of increasing crop sales in the off season?
Several environmental conditions in off-season growing lead to plants struggling to function day length, temperature, energy production, moisture, and nutrient utilization. This stress can affect their productivity.
Technologies like arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) provide stress mitigation. AMF creates a healthier plant, and a healthier plant can handle those large swings better. It also helps plants acquire water and nutrients and manage its energy requirement.
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