Tips & Tricks

  • Seed Storage and Germination Recommendations

    Nichole Edelman, Greenhouse Manager • September 09, 2015

    Two common questions we have gotten at Crop King in the past from growers has been the life expectancy of various...

  • NFT Hydroponics

    CropKing • August 06, 2015

    CropKing offers channel with a slightly raised middle to help the film spread widely rather than concentrate plant...

  • What is Hydroponics?

    Roger Marshall • June 18, 2015

    Hydroponics is the art and science of growing without soil. The term was first coined by William F. Gericke around...

  • Selecting a Growing Structure for Fodder Production

    Maxwell Salinger • May 03, 2013

    One of the common questions often heard at CropKing is the optimal environment for hydroponic fodder production. To...

  • Early Crop Production in Unheated "Poly Tunnels"

    CropKing • May 15, 2008

    While some growers are going into greenhouse vegetable production in a big way, with computerized, controlled...

  • Growing Tomatoes in Soilless Culture

    CropKing • May 15, 2008

    For many growers, tomatoes are the ideal crop to produce due to their tremendous demand and high market value...

  • Role of Perlite in Hydroponic Culture

    Dr. David A. Hall • May 15, 2008

    Horticultural perlite has a long and enviable record of performance as a propagating and growing medium throughout...

  • Seed Selection

    CropKing • February 16, 2008

    As the seed catalogs arrive, the thoughts of starting plants for outdoor or greenhouse growing get an invigorating...

  • Cultivars for hobby Greenhouse Production

    CropKing • July 16, 2007

    YOU FINALLY HAVE YOUR OWN GREENHOUSE and it’s up and operational. The next decision, if you have not already...