Posts by Xcela Inc.

How Optimal DO Impacts Your Plant   A properly disinfected and oxygen-rich irrigation source is the foundation for healthy plants. By focussing on maintaining dissolved oxygen levels between 15-45 ppm, optimal oxygenation enhances root zone health and significantly boosts plant performance. Below, we outline the key benefits of a well-oxygenated root environment, including faster growth…

Top tomato pathogens Grey mold, powdery mildew and tobacco mosaic virus are some of the most common pathogens affecting hydroponically grown tomatoes. For hydroponic operations, there are several key pathogens that can do serious damage to tomatoes. at different stages of the growing process.   Hydroponic tomatoes are one of the most popular crops grown…

You’re eating apples wrong — washing fruit does not remove pesticides, study finds (rumble.com)   To learn more, please contact me (bharucha@xcela.ca) for a 30 minute web-meeting  

Nanobubbles in Greenhouse Growing: Maximizing Input Efficiency and Plant Health – Produce Grower   To learn more, please contact me (bharucha@xcela.ca) for a 30 minute web-meeting  

Whitepaper elaborates on safe recirculation of irrigation water Cost-effective and safe water reuse empowers growers to achieve more with less Global water scarcity presents a significant challenge for the horticulture industry. Balancing efficient water use with optimal crop production requires innovative solutions. On-site green oxidation can address these challenges by enabling cost-effective, safe and sustainable…

A lasting legacy Lloyd Traven prioritizes production upgrades as part of Peace Tree Farm’s succession plan. BY KELLI RODDA | JULY 2024  Listen to article Peace Tree Farm ships live basil to Wegman’s supermarket stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and parts of Delaware and Maryland, twice a week, 52 weeks a year. Photos courtesy…

  Impact of antimicrobial-infused water on hydroponic vegetables in Brazil Research conducted in Brazil has explored the physiological effects and food safety implications of using antimicrobial-infused water in the hydroponic cultivation of baby leafy vegetables such as lettuce, rocket, and watercress. The study focused on the uptake and accumulation of antimicrobials, including ciprofloxacin (CIP), erythromycin…

Truth About Using Hydrogen Peroxide in Gardening (youtube.com)   To learn more, please contact me (bharucha@xcela.ca) for a 30 minute web-meeting  

Testing, Testing …1, 2, 3 Developing and maintaining regular water testing protocols gives growers information they need to grow healthy plants. Fig. 1. The nutrient solution in a recirculating, closed-loop hydroponic system is dynamic and changes throughout production. Testing nutrient solutions is the only way to know the concentrations of individual nutrients and their ratio with…