The Growcer Blog
Read our blog which covers everything to do with container farming in Canada, from hydroponics to how the vertical farming technology is being used to promote food sovereignty.
10 Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make When Buying a Vertical Farm
From prioritizing ROI over upfront costs to the significance of site preparation and market research, this guide covers the 10...
Rooted in Knowledge: FAQs About Horticulture Technicians, Farm Support and Growcer Farms
When you grow with Growcer you’re not alone. Learn what type of farm support is available with your farm through...
What to grow in a vertical farm: R&D Recommended
From what makes the most sense financially, to the characteristics of leafy green vegetables themselves, there are a few good...
Why grow leafy greens?
Hydroponic farms are mainly used to grow leafy greens - but what makes this so great?...
How has vertical farm design changed over the years?
See the progression of the Growcer Osiris vertical farm and the reasons behind the improvements....
Research Summary: How many hours does it take to operate a vertical farm?
Our in-house R&D team busted out the stopwatches to calculate - down to the minute - how many hours a...
Why Growcer doesn’t build vertical farms using shipping containers
We don’t use shipping containers. We used to. So here’s what we learned when we switched from shipping containers to...
Q&A With A Head Grower
Go behind the scenes with a head grower to see what a typical day is like and the biggest misconception...
What’s the ROI on vertical farming?
Let’s cut to the chase - size matters. It’s the age-old argument of quality over quantity. And your customers (and...
Research Summary: Spinach Trials
Spinach germination is commonly lower and slower than Growcer’s other traditionally grown crops. Low spinach germination can impact overall yield...
Product Spotlight: Building an accessible vertical farm
Current vertical farming technology is often narrow, tall, and can be a challenge to navigate, but industry modifications can unlock...
Vertical Farming and Accessibility
Vertical farming has the potential to revolutionize food production, but it's important to ensure it is accessible to everyone in...
Hydroponics 101
We tend to think of plants growing outside with sunlight and soil, but other ways of getting light and nutrients...
Is a food box program right for you?
CSAs work best for small to medium sized food producers who want to sell their product directly to customers. A...
Fact vs. Fiction: How to Choose a Vertical farm provider
How to assess your modular farm provider by understanding what’s important when it comes to structure, yields, hydroponic set ups,...
Comparing hydroponic setups: DWC vs. NFT
The type of hydroponic growing system matters most when you’re comparing different types of vertical farms. There’s many types of...
Horizontal vs. Vertical Stacking in Hydroponic Farms
You’re picking a modular farm and you notice plants are vertical in one farm and horizontal in another model. Does...
All About Yields
Growing slots. Heads. Pounds per square meter. Units. Better understand how to compare yields across equipment suppliers and discern what...