Crop science
Can you grow tomatoes with vertical farming? A crop scientist’s insight.
Read IGS’ Head of Science Tanveer Khan’s insight on growing tomato starter plants with vertical farming, covering everything from nutritional value to specific nuances between varieties.
Growing strawberry runners with vertical farming – what the science tells us
Here's how we utilise the latest research to grow strawberry runners using vertical farming.
Growing lettuce seedlings with vertical farming: a crop science insight
Here’s how we take cutting-edge crop science to grow lettuce seedlings with vertical farming.
How to grow chillies with vertical farming: a crop science perspective
Interested in growing chillies vertically? Get a crop scientist’s perspective.
Recipes for success - propagating perfectly every time
Join us as we talk to Archie Gibson, Executive Director at Agrico UK, unpacking the process behind seed potato production and the ways in which technology such as vertical farming can help to streamline the development of new and more resilient varieties.
Recipes for success – a precise approach to growing
Join us as we talk to IGS Plant Scientist Dr Csaba Hornyik about how the precision technology and high levels of control within an indoor vertical farming environment are impacting on plant science and the potential this brings for food production.
What makes a good light for growing vegetables and fruits?
Nearly all vegetables and fruits need light to grow. Whether the source is the sun or artificial lighting in an indoor horticultural environment, plant growth is affected by light intensity, spectrum, and duration. Explore how a precision-controlled environment can deliver optimal light for growing vegetables and fruits.
How horticulture under glass can benefit from IoT technology
Horticulture can make a valuable contribution, particularly if it is implemented in controlled environments such as greenhouses or polytunnels. And this contribution can be significantly enhanced if internet of things (IoT) technology is used to improve the performance, efficiency, and crop yield of horticultural production.