CropKing.com - Commercial Articles

Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) Production of Lettuce

  Dr. Lynette Morgan explains NFT lettuce systems in an excerpt from her book, Hydroponic Lettuce Production.



The Effect of Cloth Characteristics on the Cooling Performance of External Shade Cloths for Greenhouses (pdf document)

   Dr. Dan Willits a professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at The North Carolina State University examines four shade cloths for their ability to reduce temperatures in a greenhouse.



Role of Perlite in Hydroponic Culture

  Dr. Hall, professor from the West of Scotland Agricultural College, talks about the pros of perlite over other conventional rooting mediums.



Hydroponic Produce Marketing

  CropKing Inc. and its new Hydroponic Produce Co. help farmers find alternative crops and steady markets.



Non-Electric Greenhouse

  A local man designs a greenhouse without the need for electricity, and CropKing is following in his footsteps.



Tomatoes in Perlite

  Dan Brentlinger, President of CropKing.com Inc., explains perlite's origin, uses, and advantages.



Growing Tomatoes in Soilless Culture

  The advantages of growing crops hydroponically and why the market is looking toward hydroponically grown vegetables.



S/CEA vs. Traditional Agriculture

  How Hydroponically grown tomatoes and vegetables beat field-grown vegetables, hands down.



Early Crop Production in Unheated "Poly Tunnels"

  Growing crops in poly tunnels is just now catching the interest of U.S. farmers looking to diversify their farming operations.