Check out Eurofresh.I used to work there. It is the worlds largest single site greenhouse operation, located in Willcox Arizona. They grow tomatoes and long english cucumbers. Quite amazing
@fkelly84 You can take horticulture courses at college or university which includes greenhouse growing classes. Or you can start working in one of the greenhouses as a laborer, get some books about greenhouses (you can find them on my website), learn from them, show your interest while working and you might become a grower assistant or even a grower.
Thank you very much for your replies. I have subscribed to your website and look forward to the updates. Its early days at the moment in the UK growing season but as things progress, I might drop you an email (if thats ok)
Your website has loads of information. I really appreciate what you have done. I also find the tomato section interesting as I have about 40 plants (5 varieties) which I started from seed in late January under artificial light. They are about 50 cm high now.
Very interesting video, thanks for sharing your info. What do you use to keep pests away? Do you use banker plants? If so what are they? I had about 10 pepper plants growing last year in my conservatory. Small flies laid their eggs on them though and I had to get rid of the plants. It was such a shame.
I have just planted some pepper seeds in the hope of better results this year. I hope they do not have the same problem.
Great question. We usually don't use banker plants. The only time we use this type of control is for controlling green peach aphids on peppers. The aphid bank is wheat plants loaded with wheat aphids. When they come to the greenhouse we introduce Aphidius colemani that parasitise aphids. When green peach aphids show up on pepper plants they go after them.With other kinds of pest we fight using other kinds of biologicals - beneficial insects.
On my website I have a page for pest control where you can find different pest control books from Amazon .There are few very good and informative books available on how to control pests with beneficial insects. In your case I would recommend to find out exactly what kind of fly you are dealing with.
You might need a professional to look at them or you can try to find a book with pictures to help you to get the name of this pest. Because, different pests will need a different beneficial insect or even an insecticide if bugs are not available for control. If you find out what fly it is, let me know. I might find a solution for you. You can also subscribe to my blog where I will be posting some of the pest problems and solutions for them as we start finding them.
Nice vid would love to work in a place like that thanks for posting
BrainDamageEclips 1 week ago
Even though all of these plants look exactly the same, I couldn't help but watch it all the way through.
SparrowSquad 2 months ago
Wow, great! Thanks for uploading.
jack20150 6 months ago
This was extremely informative!! Please keep the videos coming, its amazing all that I have learned from just the few videos you have. Great Job!!
xokodaxoful 7 months ago
wow this palce is huge! how long does it take from seed to harvest?
truzzi1 8 months ago
wow this palce is huge! how long does it take from seed to harvest?
truzzi1 8 months ago
Learn english pronunciation. I'm not meaning that rude
2211skatepark 8 months ago
"We make a lotta peppers here!" (said in voice of African American Post cereal lady)
knutini 8 months ago
How many peppers do you really need man?! :)
Rrrrobbo 10 months ago
@Rrrrobbo As many as market can consume and as many as we can sell with profit.
ThePlantDoctor1 10 months ago
@ThePlantDoctor1 haha na I know man I was only joking I was imagining it was just your own personal greenhouse but you just REALLY like peppers!!
Rrrrobbo 10 months ago
@Rrrrobbo Thanks
ThePlantDoctor1 10 months ago
@ThePlantDoctor1 Amazing place though!! Wish I worked somewhere like that
Rrrrobbo 10 months ago
Check out Eurofresh.I used to work there. It is the worlds largest single site greenhouse operation, located in Willcox Arizona. They grow tomatoes and long english cucumbers. Quite amazing
tleman1149 1 year ago
@tleman1149 Yes, I heard about that place. It is big and quite modern also.
ThePlantDoctor1 10 months ago
how do i work at one of these places??? what courses do i take??? i want to work with plants
fkelly84 1 year ago
@fkelly84 You can take horticulture courses at college or university which includes greenhouse growing classes. Or you can start working in one of the greenhouses as a laborer, get some books about greenhouses (you can find them on my website), learn from them, show your interest while working and you might become a grower assistant or even a grower.
ThePlantDoctor1 1 year ago
What kind of nutrients do you use for your plants? Do you know if Advanced Nutrients and House & Garden is good for plants that you eat?
Also, are you using a chiller to keep water at 67 degrees?
Do you think you could make a deep water culture system designed for this?>
archuletajustin 1 year ago
Wow! Such perfect beautifully healthy plants! I would love to have a greenhouse a fraction of a fraction of the size! You've done a great job!
ambrit58 1 year ago
Man this greenhouse is simply amazing! What about flowering? Do these self pollinate? If not how do you get them to fruit?
jcjc7373 1 year ago
@jcjc7373 The pepper plants are self pollinated, so they don't need extra pollination.
ThePlantDoctor1 10 months ago
they look beautiful :)
RyanXHavok 1 year ago
I love to tour that greenhouse to see it in person. Are you in USA? Where?
hernandez152 1 year ago
@hernandez152 We are located in Leamington, Ontario, Canada.
ThePlantDoctor1 1 year ago
wow how did you plant that many plants? =0... i mean... there are thousands!!!!!! =0 very impressive =)
dahhred 1 year ago
@dahhred yes, there are 150000 plants, 11 acres. Takes about 3 days to plant with 25-35 people.
ThePlantDoctor1 1 year ago
Very impressive! How are they pollinated? Thanks
emunewz 1 year ago
Once again, thanks for your replies and I look forwards to the updates.
Best regards, Pete
Petrol200SX 2 years ago
Thank you very much for your replies. I have subscribed to your website and look forward to the updates. Its early days at the moment in the UK growing season but as things progress, I might drop you an email (if thats ok)
Your website has loads of information. I really appreciate what you have done. I also find the tomato section interesting as I have about 40 plants (5 varieties) which I started from seed in late January under artificial light. They are about 50 cm high now.
Petrol200SX 2 years ago
Very interesting video, thanks for sharing your info. What do you use to keep pests away? Do you use banker plants? If so what are they? I had about 10 pepper plants growing last year in my conservatory. Small flies laid their eggs on them though and I had to get rid of the plants. It was such a shame.
I have just planted some pepper seeds in the hope of better results this year. I hope they do not have the same problem.
Hope you reply :-)
Petrol200SX 2 years ago
Great question. We usually don't use banker plants. The only time we use this type of control is for controlling green peach aphids on peppers. The aphid bank is wheat plants loaded with wheat aphids. When they come to the greenhouse we introduce Aphidius colemani that parasitise aphids. When green peach aphids show up on pepper plants they go after them.With other kinds of pest we fight using other kinds of biologicals - beneficial insects.
ThePlantDoctor1 2 years ago
On my website I have a page for pest control where you can find different pest control books from Amazon .There are few very good and informative books available on how to control pests with beneficial insects. In your case I would recommend to find out exactly what kind of fly you are dealing with.
ThePlantDoctor1 2 years ago
You might need a professional to look at them or you can try to find a book with pictures to help you to get the name of this pest. Because, different pests will need a different beneficial insect or even an insecticide if bugs are not available for control. If you find out what fly it is, let me know. I might find a solution for you. You can also subscribe to my blog where I will be posting some of the pest problems and solutions for them as we start finding them.
ThePlantDoctor1 2 years ago