microgreens How to Grow Microgreens for Maximum Nutrient Density Indoors (2026): Species, LED Spectrum, Harvest Age, and Claim Compliance How to Grow Microgreens for Maximum Nutrient Density Indoors (2026): Species, LED Spectrum, Harvest Age, and Claim Compliance Common Mistakes: Why Most “Nutrient-Dense” Microgreens Are By Jeremy Banks 3 Feb 2026
lighting Fluorescent Ban 2026: LED Retrofit Guide for Hydroponic Growers (T5/T8, PPFD/DLI, Wiring & Safe Disposal) Fluorescent ban is not your real problem Most growers think the big risk in Canada’s 2026 fluorescent phase-out is “finding replacement bulbs.” It is By Jeremy Banks 18 Jan 2026
hydroponics Dutch Bucket (Bato) Hydroponics for Vine Crops: Manifold, Siphon Elbow, EC/pH, and Pulse Drip Schedules That Scale in 2026 Common Mistakes In 2026 Dutch/Bato Bucket Vine Systems Most growers blame “weak nutrients” or “bad genetics” when a Dutch bucket tomato line starts to By Jeremy Banks 18 Jan 2026
hydroponics Hydroponic Strawberries in Polytunnels (2026 Guide): Coco/Perlite Gutters, EC/pH Recipes, Drip Layouts, and Runoff Compliance Hydroponic Strawberries in Polytunnels (2026 Guide): Coco/Perlite Gutters, EC/pH Recipes, Drip Layouts, and Runoff Compliance Most field teams think switching to substrate gutters By Jeremy Banks 13 Jan 2026
hydroponics Balcony Hydroponics, Safely: Wind Load, Weight, Drainage and HOA/Code Compliance for 3D‑Printed Stackable NFT/Drip (2026 Guide) Balcony Hydroponics, Safely: Wind Load, Weight, Drainage and HOA/Code Compliance for 3D‑Printed Stackable NFT/Drip (2026 Guide) 1. Common mistakes balcony growers make By Jeremy Banks 7 Jan 2026
Design Flood-Proof Your Indoor Hydroponic Farm: RPZ Backflow, Floor Drains, Secondary Containment, Leak Sensors & Sump Redundancy (2026 Guide) Flood-Proof Your Indoor Hydroponic Farm: RPZ Backflow, Floor Drains, Secondary Containment, Leak Sensors & Sump Redundancy (2026 Guide) Common mistakes: treating water as harmless “If By Jeremy Banks 5 Jan 2026
Vertical farms Vertical Farm Facades That Don’t Sweat: Condensation, Glazing, and MEP Integration for High‑Rise Indoor Farms (2026 Guide) Vertical farm facades fail for the same reason most “green skyscraper” renders look great on Instagram but fall apart in real life: the envelope and By Jeremy Banks 30 Dec 2025
Regulation Kenya’s Irrigation Push (2026): How Hydroponic Greenhouses Secure Water Rights, Canal Connections, and Legal Discharge Kenya’s irrigation boom is not a free-water buffet for greenhouses Many Kenyan growers think that once an irrigation canal reaches their area, water is By Jeremy Banks 21 Dec 2025
Indoor air Indoor Hydroponics Air Quality Guide: Stop Synthetic Fragrances, Control VOCs/Ozone, and Protect Yields Indoor Hydroponics Air Quality Guide: Stop Synthetic Fragrances, Control VOCs/Ozone, and Protect Yields The Problem: Your Grow Room Smells “Clean” But Plants Say Otherwise By Jeremy Banks 19 Dec 2025
hydroponics Build a Hydroponic Tomato Greenhouse in Romania (2026): Permits, Energy Strategy, Water & CO2 Compliance Build a Hydroponic Tomato Greenhouse in Romania (2026): Permits, Energy (CHP/PPA), Water & CO2 Compliance Guide The common mistakes Romanian tomato investors still make By Jeremy Banks 19 Dec 2025
Export Sea‑Freight Hydroponic Herbs & Baby Leaf from South Africa to Singapore: MAP/CA Settings, SFA Compliance, and Cold‑Chain SOP Sea‑Freight Hydroponic Herbs & Baby Leaf from South Africa to Singapore: MAP/CA Settings, SFA Compliance, and Cold‑Chain SOP “You can’t ship By Jeremy Banks 17 Dec 2025
Aquaponics Build a Self‑Sustaining Aquaponic Food Dome: Practical Design, Biofilter Sizing & Urban Permits Most people think a food dome is just a cute greenhouse with fish inside. In a city, that mindset will get your project denied by By Jeremy Banks 14 Dec 2025
Greenhouses Smart Greenhouses in the City: Retrofitting Warehouses and Parking Garages for Profitable, Resilient Hydroponics Smart greenhouses in car parks and warehouses: not a gimmick, but a serious way to grow food in the city Most people still picture greenhouses By Jeremy Banks 11 Dec 2025
food safety Hydroponic Tomatoes & Cucumbers Food Safety 2026: PSR Water, Sanitation SOPs, and Salmonella Monitoring Hydroponic Tomatoes & Cucumbers Food Safety 2026: PSR Water, Sanitation SOPs, and Salmonella Monitoring "Hydroponics is cleaner, so food safety is automatic." That By Jeremy Banks 8 Dec 2025
Systems Closed-Loop Rooftop Geodesic Farms: Code-Compliant Water, Energy, and CO2 Integration for Urban Hydroponics (2025–2026 Guide) Closed-Loop Rooftop Geodesic Farms: Code-Compliant Water, Energy, and CO2 Integration for Urban Hydroponics (2025–2026 Guide) Most teams still think a rooftop greenhouse is “closed-loop” By Jeremy Banks 8 Dec 2025
