Mould on Microgreens: Why It Appears and How to Get Rid of It for Good
You sowed seeds, covered the tray, watered it — and two days later you see something that looks like a grey or white fuzz. First thought: “Everything’s ruined, mould.” But wait — it may not be mould at all. And even if it is, understanding the cause matters far more than frantically searching for something […]
Organics in the EU: A Beautiful Goal and a Bitter Reality
The European Commission has set an ambitious target: by 2030, 25% of EU agricultural land must be under organic production. It sounds inspiring. But what is actually happening in the market is the opposite — there are fewer organic producers, not more. Why farmers are leaving organic Pascual Blanco, commercial director of Spanish company Hortamira, […]
The Smart Greenhouse Is No Longer the Future — It Is the Best Investment You Can Make Today
Five years ago, “smart greenhouse” sounded like something from a science fiction film. Today it is an ordinary commercial reality for thousands of producers in the Netherlands, Israel, Japan, and increasingly — everywhere in the world. And here is what is telling: in 2025, smart greenhouses moved from expensive pilot projects to scalable solutions where […]
Avocado Without Soil: What Yesterday Sounded Like a Joke Is Bearing Fruit Today
A few years ago the very idea of growing avocados in a soilless pot would have drawn laughter from experienced agronomists. But in Mexico, where the Ortiz family has been growing avocados for three generations, that “joke” has turned into a serious commercial experiment with genuinely encouraging results. How it works Luis Enrique Ortiz is […]
From the Basement to the Restaurant Menu: How One Question Changed Everything
“If all we have left is rice and beans — what can we grow quickly that would actually be nutritious?” That is the question Patsy Rogers of Lakeland, Florida asked herself at the start of the 2020 pandemic. The answer — microgreens — turned her life around. From a single tray to a real farm […]
Sulforaphane as Cancer Prevention: Why the Broccoli “Magic Pill” Does Not Work and Why You Will Have to Chew
Broccoli is called the king of cruciferous vegetables. Its protective properties against cancer, diabetes, and ageing are backed by thousands of studies. The main actor here is a compound called sulforaphane. There is just one catch: in fresh broccoli, sulforaphane does not actually exist. How did we end up buying expensive broccoli-extract supplements that are […]
Microgreens in Fine Dining: 10 Chef Techniques That Take Flavor to the Next Level
10 chef techniques for cooking with microgreens: how to turn microgreens from garnish into the main ingredient and elevate every dish to a new flavor level.
Ukraine Is Renewing Grants for Orchards and Modern Greenhouses
The government has announced the renewal of a grant programme for establishing perennial plantings and constructing modern greenhouses. The goal is to encourage farmers to move into high-margin horticulture and strengthen local food security. Grants will cover a share of capital costs for infrastructure, irrigation systems, climate control, and energy efficiency. Technological modernisation is the […]
Eden Green Is Closing Its Texas Greenhouse Facility
One of America’s best-known vertical farming companies, Eden Green Technology, has announced the closure of its facility in Cleburne, Texas. The decision is accompanied by sweeping layoffs affecting both production staff and the management team. Back in 2023 the company announced a major expansion — new greenhouse modules were supposed to triple production capacity and […]