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.
Intake for the Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative is from February 17 – March 17, 2026
To learn more about the initiative, continue reading or attend one of the upcoming information webinars linked below.
In this hour long session, Ryan Munroe of NVK Nurseries will share practical tips for monitoring plant health and explain how media properties can influence irrigation, pH, and rooting.
Continue reading to register with the link below and join us from 1:00 – 2:15pm on January 21st for this virtual session.
Continue reading “REMINDER: GrowON Webinar TOMORROW – Thriving in Containers: Key Factors Affecting Plant Health in Ornamentals”With the holidays behind us, it’s time to shift gears and focus on spring – the busiest season for most ornamental growers. Success starts with healthy plants and growing media that works for you. Join us for an upcoming webinar where Ryan Munroe of NVK Nurseries will share practical tips for monitoring plant health and explain how media properties can influence irrigation, pH, and rooting. Whether you’re fine-tuning your production practices or planning for spring crops, this session offers insights you won’t want to miss!
Register with the link below and join us from 1:00 – 2:15pm on January 21st for this virtual session.
Continue reading “GrowON Webinar Jan. 21st @ 1pm – Thriving in Containers: Key Factors Affecting Plant Health in Ornamentals”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”
Do you know someone making an impact in Ontario’s agri-food sector? Nominations are now open for the 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Awards! These awards recognize the individuals and organizations that are driving excellence, sustainability and long-term competitiveness in Ontario’s $51 billion agri-food industry.
Continue reading “Excellence in Ag Award Nominations Open Until September 12, 2025”