What is Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)?
CEA

What is Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)?

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) describes different types of growing environments and methods, including greenhouses, hydroponics and more.

3 min read
Pro & Commercial Using Wet Walls to Cool Commercial Greenhouses
CEA Greenhouse

Using Wet Walls to Cool Commercial Greenhouses

Wet walls are an ideal commercial greenhouse cooling system to manage temperature and ensure healthy crops. Learn more about wet walls for your greenhouse.

2 min read
How to Cool Down Your Greenhouse With Shade Cloths
CEA Greenhouse

How to Cool Down Your Greenhouse With Shade Cloths

How to regulate temperature and keep your greenhouse cool with shade cloths and thermal curtains.

5 min read
A Beginner’s Guide to Greenhouse Fogging
CEA Greenhouse

A Beginner’s Guide to Greenhouse Fogging

Find the perfect balance of temperature and humidity for your greenhouse climate with a fogging system to improve the quality & yield of your crops.

3 min read
Building a Commercial Greenhouse: From Planning to Operation
CEA

Building a Commercial Greenhouse: From Planning to Operation

Start your very own commercial greenhouse with our step-by-step guide on how to launch a successful farming business. 

2 min read
What CEA can learn from NASA's plant growth experiments
CEA

What CEA can learn from NASA's plant growth experiments

This article takes a closer look at the biggest challenges facing CEA and how NASA’s plant growth experiments may shape the future of growing plants.

8 min read
The pros and cons of using pH testing strips for growing
pH

The pros and cons of using pH testing strips for growing

pH testing strips aren't as accurate as a digital pH pen, but can suitable when you need to know the general acidity of alkalinity of your growing medium.

7 min read
A Q&A with WWF on how it plans to tackle the sustainability of CEA and food security
Hydroponics & Systems

A Q&A with WWF on how it plans to tackle the sustainability of CEA and food security

Bluelab chats with Julia Kurnik about the key findings of the World Wildlife Fund's recently published Innovation Analysis on Indoor Soilless Farming.

12 min read
Kawahara Nurseries - Pulse Meter and Multimedia pH Meter case study
Case Study

Kawahara Nurseries - Pulse Meter and Multimedia pH Meter case study

Find out how family-owned Kawahara Nurseries used the Bluelab Pulse Meter and Multimedia pH Meter to reduce labour costs and crop loss.

1 min read
CRG Grow Greenhouse - Guardian Monitor Connect case study
Case Study

CRG Grow Greenhouse - Guardian Monitor Connect case study

Read about how the team at CRG Grow Greenhouse uses the Bluelab Guardian Connect to continuously monitor and manage their pH, EC and temperature.

2 min read
Artisan Grown - Combo Meter and Pulse Meter case study
Case Study

Artisan Grown - Combo Meter and Pulse Meter case study

Discover how Oregon-based Artisan Grown uses the Bluelab Combo Meter and Pulse Meter to efficiently manage their crops' pH, EC and temperature.

1 min read
Block5 Brew Lab - pH Pen case study
Case Study

Block5 Brew Lab - pH Pen case study

Discover how New Zealand-based Block5 Brew Lab uses the Bluelab pH Pen to test their authentic and small batch-brewed kombucha.

2 min read

Essential Growing Topics

pH & Nutrient Balance

Understand the importance of pH for plant health and the success of your crops.

Conductivity (EC) & Nutrient Strength

Explore EC and it's essential role in indicating the concentration of nutrients available to your plants for successful growth.

Monitoring & Dosing Automation

Take your growing to a whole new level with Bluelab’s automation devices to monitor and adjust your nutrients anywhere, anytime.

Hydroponics & Systems

Kickstart your growing by finding out what hydroponic system is best suited for your growing needs.

Soil Fundamentals

Discover why healthy soil is the key to healthy plants. Learn the basics of soil care for stronger growth.

Care, Calibration & Maintenance

Explore the importance of proper care, calibration, and maintenance of your Bluelab products.