(Originally published on ONgreenhousevegetables.ca on June 14, 2026 by Greenhouse Floriculture Summer Student Kendra van der Wier )
Welcome to the Vineland DLI report for June 2026! Here in Vineland, June has been a sunny and very hot month!
In June 2026, Vineland received 53% more light in June than in April! (May 2026 data was not available).
Read on for detailed graphs and more information.
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(Originally published on ONgreenhousevegetables.ca on May 12, 2026 by Fadi Al-Daoud)
Welcome to the Vineland DLI report for April, 2026!
So far, April is finally looking sunnier in Niagara, with the average DLI in Vineland climbing.
Read on for the detailed data report and more information about our DLI data collection project.
Continue reading “April, 2026 DLI Report”
(Originally published on ONgreenhousevegetables.ca on by Fadi Al-Daoud)
Welcome to the Vineland DLI report for March, 2026!
So far, March looks like it’s off to a bit of a dreary start in Niagara, with the average DLI in Vineland only a smidge above February.
Read on for the detailed data report and more information about our DLI data collection project.
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Ontario greenhouse growers are increasingly experimenting with biostimulants to potentially boost plant quality. Used correctly, these products could help cut fertilizer costs, improve stress tolerance, and enhance overall crop quality.
However, using these products without the knowledge of different categories of biostimulants, and sufficient in house trialing, can waste your time and money.
In this first post of this two-part series, we will discuss what biostimulants are, the different categories they fall into, and first steps for choosing a product to trial. In the second post (coming soon!), we’ll discuss important tips for choosing a biostimulant, as well as potential drawbacks and, most importantly, how to trial this on your own farm for YOUR crop.
Welcome to the Vineland DLI report for January, 2026!
In January, 2026, Vineland received 50% more light than in December, 2025.
Read on for the detailed data report and more information about our DLI data collection project.
Welcome to the Vineland DLI report for December, 2025!
In December, Vineland received 33% less light than in November, 2025.
Read on for the detailed data report and more information about our DLI data collection project.
We’ve recently mounted at daily light integral (DLI) meter at the Vineland Research and Innovation Center! As a result, the OnFloriculture blog will be making regular monthly posts detailing monthly DLI data for Vineland, Ontario.
This meter acts as a reliable record of light levels for Vineland and surrounding areas, giving growers and researchers easy access to data that may help explain crop outcomes. The information is neatly organized, allowing for quick month-to-month comparisons and a clearer understanding of light conditions throughout the growing seasons.
Continue reading “DLI Data – October, 2025”We’ve recently mounted at daily light integral (DLI) meter at the Vineland Research and Innovation Center! As a result, the OnFloriculture blog will be making regular monthly posts detailing monthly DLI data for Vineland, Ontario.
This meter acts as a reliable record of light levels for Vineland and surrounding areas, giving growers and researchers easy access to data that may help explain crop outcomes. The information is neatly organized, allowing for quick month-to-month comparisons and a clearer understanding of light conditions throughout the growing seasons.
Continue reading “DLI Data – August & September, 2025”
Welcome to this blog series, where we will discuss common production issues and practical solutions you can consider implementing in your own greenhouse.
In this post, we’ll focus on preventing disease and increasing crop uniformity. We’ll discuss two key practices that can help both issues: selecting the right growing media and maintaining greenhouse sanitation. Small changes in these areas can reduce the risk of disease and shrink, while promoting more consistent growth across your crop and prevent things like plant stunting.
Throughout this post I’ll use Kalanchoe production as an example. Even if you are not a Kalanchoe grower, there will relevant information that you can apply to your own crops. Read on for more details.
Continue reading “Common Issues and Practical Solutions: Disease Prevention & Crop Uniformity”