Going Green
Use of Biological Controls for the suppression of plant pests and diseases
14,000 Phytoseiulus persimilis to control Spider Mites
52,000 Amblysius fallacis to control Spider Mites
75,000 Hippodamia Ladybugs to control Aphids
1,900,000 Hypoaspis miles to control Fungus gnats
3,700,000 Amblysius cucumeris to control Thrips
Energy efficiency boilers for the winter months
By separating the flame from the air inside the greenhouse, long life and the highest seasonal efficiency possible are
assured. The heaters are designed for 82-82% thermal efficiency.
Double plastic roofs on greenhouses for added insulation and energy savings.
By adding a second layer of poly to the roofs of our greenhouses, an insulating air layer is created that helps
retain more heat in the winter.
Reclamation of run-off irrigation water in storage pond
All our fields and greenhouses are graded and drained so that any water runoff is drained into a storage pond.
The water pond water is then recycled back into the nursery watering system for plants to use once again.
Collection and use of rain water for plant propagation
Rain water from our propagation greenhouse roofs is collected and stored in two large tanks. The water is treated
with hydrogen peroxide before being used to mist the crops in the propagation houses, keeping the cuttings moist and
humid while they root out.