Harrow Research Centre Upgrades Legacy Fertigation System with New CCS Fertigation Manager
Harrow, ON – The Harrow Research and Development Centre has officially upgraded its long-standingfertigation system, replacing its original DOS-based platform with a modern, Windows-based CCS Fertigation Manager developed by Climate Control Systems Inc. This upgrade marks a significant milestone in a partnership that dates back to the 1980s, when Climate Control Systems and the Harrow […]
Using EC, pH, Moisture Sensors, and Dryback Strategies to Optimize Root-Zone Health in CEA Systems
Root-zone health is the single biggest variable separating high-performing controlled environment agriculture (CEA) facilities from those that consistently battle yield inconsistency, disease pressure, and nutrient lockout. Greenhouse sensors that continuously monitor electrical conductivity (EC), pH, and volumetric water content (VWC) give growers the feedback loops needed to keep substrate conditions within tight, crop-specific bands — […]
How Automated Fertigation Slashes Labor Time in Commercial Greenhouses
Labor is one of the largest recurring costs in commercial greenhouse production, rivaled only by energy and fertilizer expenses. Manual mixing and delivery of nutrients take staff time every day, leaving fewer hours for higher‑value crop care. Not to mention the potential for human error and danger of exposure to harsh chemicals With automated fertigating […]
Inline Fertigation vs. Batch Tank Systems: Benefits and Trade-offs for Commercial Growers
Inline fertigation systems inject fertilizers directly into irrigation lines during delivery, while batch tank systems premix nutrients in reservoirs before application. Climate Control Systems Inc. provides both advanced inline solutions and batch tank solutions if needed with the Precision Fertigation Manager (FCS2), which enable precise nutrient control for commercial growers. These approaches differ in operation, […]
Building Precise Feed Formulas for Diverse Crops with the Fertigation Manager™
Commercial greenhouses that grow multiple crops or run multiple recipes to the same crop often face a balancing act. Each variety or cultivar demands its own nutrient mix, timing, and irrigation volume. Managing that complexity manually introduces errors and eats into labor hours. With automated fertigation tools such as the Fertigation Manager™ from Climate Control […]
Scalable Fertigation Infrastructure for Multi-Crop Facilities
Operating a multi-crop facility demands sophisticated coordination of resources and nutrient delivery. Each plant species—tomatoes, peppers, leafy greens, specialty crops—requires distinct watering schedules, electrical conductivity profiles, and nutrient formulations. Traditional fixed schedules and manual interventions create waste, inconsistency, and lost revenue. Scalable fertigation infrastructure addresses these inefficiencies by automating the delivery of fertigated water—a calibrated […]
Sensor Calibration and Data Validation Protocols in Fertigation Automation
Fertigation automation is a sophisticated process in which precise sensor data guides every irrigation and nutrient-delivery decision. The dependability of smart greenhouse control systems relies heavily on properly calibrated sensors that monitor electrical conductivity (EC), pH, flow rates, and substrate moisture content. Uncalibrated sensors can cause significant measurement errors, disrupting nutrient balance and affecting crop […]
Closed-Loop Fertigation Optimization: From Real-Time Sensors to Automated Dosing
Modern agriculture is rapidly adopting closed-loop systems to improve crop yields and resource efficiency. Understanding what equipment is used for fertigation helps you harness the full benefits of these advanced setups. The Role of Automation in Nutrient Delivery Precision and consistency are vital for successful crop production. In a closed-loop fertigation system, choosing the right […]
Fertigation Facts Every Grower Should Know 2023
What is fertigation? Fertigation is applying fertilizer and other essential nutrients to crops by mixing them with water and then delivering the solution to the plant roots through irrigation. This technique can be applied using either sprinklers or drip irrigation systems and often offers increased efficiency in nutrient uptake. Fertigation pumps supply plants with smaller […]
Precision Grower Data for your Farm
Are you using crop data to better inform your growing decisions? Would you consider yourself a precision grower? What if you had advanced growing technology that acted like professional crop adviser or a growing consultant to better empower your farm management? Join the 21st century of future growers, as Climate Control Systems can be your […]