{"id":4642,"date":"2018-06-06T13:16:54","date_gmt":"2018-06-06T18:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/?p=4642"},"modified":"2025-04-01T15:32:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T20:32:03","slug":"31-tips-gardening-techniques","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/grower-resources\/hints-and-tips\/31-tips-gardening-techniques\/","title":{"rendered":"31 Tips &amp; Gardening Techniques"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>31 Tips &amp; Gardening Techniques<\/h2>\n<p>One growing tip per day.<br \/>\n<em>by Pierre-Marc de Champlain, Supervisor Technical Services<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-row\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>1<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Choose Your Growing Substrate<\/h3>\n<p>Choose your growing substrate according to the variety<br \/>\ngrown.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>2<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Choose Your Growing Substrate<\/h3>\n<p>Choose your growing substrate according to the growth stage.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>3<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Adjust the Water Content<\/h3>\n<p>Adjust the water content of your growing media to 55-60% before potting.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-row\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>4<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Choose Your Growing Substrate<\/h3>\n<p>Choose your growing substrate according to the type of container used.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>5<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Choose Your Growing Substrate<\/h3>\n<p>Choose your growing substrate according to your irrigation method.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>6<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Add Small Doses of Fertilizer<\/h3>\n<p>Add frequent small doses of fertilizer for a better control of your production.<br \/>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-row\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>7<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Reduce Your Energy Costs<\/h3>\n<p>Reduce your energy costs by optimizing your air circulation system.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-8\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>8<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Reduce Your Need for Chemical Treatments<\/h3>\n<p>Reduce your need for chemical treatments by implementing efficient cleaning and desinfecting procedures.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-row\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>9<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Increase Spacing<\/h3>\n<p>Increase spacing between plants can help reduce stretching.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>10<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Keep a Detailed Register<\/h3>\n<p>Keep a detailed register of everything you do to optimize your production techniques.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>11<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Leach out Your Growing Media<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to leach out your growing media occasionally during production to avoid salts build-ups.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/bkg_lahuerta-300x110.jpg\" alt=\"RMK\/La Huerta\" width=\"1200\" height=\"442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/bkg_lahuerta-300x110.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/bkg_lahuerta-768x283.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/bkg_lahuerta-1024x377.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/bkg_lahuerta-165x60.jpg 165w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-row\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"column-8\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>12<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Keep Your Greenhouse Covers Clean<\/h3>\n<p>Keep your greenhouse covers clean to get the maximum out of the natural light of the sun.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>13<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Limit the Phosphorus Content<\/h3>\n<p>Limit the phosphorus content of your substrate to control the height of your seedlings.<br \/>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-row\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>14<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Control DIF Temperature<\/h3>\n<p>Use DIF temperature control to reduce your PGR needs<strong>.<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>15<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Reduce Your Energy Costs<\/h3>\n<p>Reduce your energy costs by improving the insulation of your infrastructures.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>16<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Order Your Material in Advance<\/h3>\n<p>Order your material in advance. Bad weather can delay your delivery.<br \/>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-row\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>17<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Avoid Compacting Substrate<\/h3>\n<p>Avoid compacting the substrate in your containers to optimize porosity and yield.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>18<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Manage the Weeds<\/h3>\n<p>Manage the weeds around your greenhouse to avoid contaminations in your containers.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>19<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Keep the Filters of Your Heating Unit Clean<\/h3>\n<p>Keep the filters of your heating unit clean to make sure the fuel is burning efficiently.<br \/>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-row\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"column-8\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>20<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Get Your Materials from Reputable Sources<\/h3>\n<p>Get your materials from reputable sources. This will help you avoid costly, unnecessary problems.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>21<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Check Your Root System Regularly<\/h3>\n<p>Check your root system regularly. Root damage often appears before foliage symptoms.<br \/>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-row\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>22<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Take the Time to Look at the Root System<\/h3>\n<p>Take the time to look at the root system of your crops. Root health is a good indicator of the overall health of the crop.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>23<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Use a Very Porous Mix<\/h3>\n<p>If you have the tendency to overwater, use a very porous mix that will be more forgiving.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>24<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Verify Your Nozzles<\/h3>\n<p>Verify your nozzles regularly; damaged nozzles can lead to irregular irrigation patterns.<br \/>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-row\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>25<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Control Your pH<\/h3>\n<p>The pH of your water has no effect on the pH of the substrate. It\u2019s the alkalinity of your water and the type of fertilizer you use that will have an effect on substrate pH.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>26<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Control Your pH<\/h3>\n<p>A deficiency isn\u2019t always caused by lack of nutrients the pH of the substrate can affect the availability of nutrients.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>27<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Test Your Water Frequently<\/h3>\n<p>Test your water frequently, at different moments in the year. Seasonal variations can have a huge impact on water quality.<br \/>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-row\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>28<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Analyse the E.C.<\/h3>\n<p>Collect and analyze the E.C. of your run-off water after a fertilization to estimate the quantity of fertilizer you could be saving.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>29<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>A Source of Calcium<\/h3>\n<p>Gypsum has little to no effect on mix pH. It is added to peat based substrates as a source of calcium.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-4\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>30<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Choose Your Growing Substrate<\/h3>\n<p>Choose your growing substrate according to meteorological conditions.<br \/>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-quotes\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Tip n<sup>o<\/sup>31<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Do Business with Professionals<\/h3>\n<p>Do business with professionals, call us today | <strong>1-888-771-4462<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-row\"><br \/>\n<a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe to our newsletter<\/a><br \/>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>31 Tips &amp; Gardening Techniques One growing tip per day. by Pierre-Marc de Champlain, Supervisor Technical Services<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4658,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[358],"tags":[252,253,82,74,256,258,254,76,117,69,257,255],"class_list":["post-4642","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-horticulture","tag-calcium","tag-e-c","tag-fertilizer","tag-greenhouse","tag-growth-stage","tag-irrigation-method","tag-nozzle","tag-ph","tag-phosphorus","tag-substrate","tag-water-content","tag-weed"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>31 Tips &amp; Gardening Techniques - Berger - EN<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"31 tips &amp; gardening techniques for bountiful crops! 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