June 3, 2015
Solar Innovations, Inc. is preparing to harvest the current banana crop from its custom designed and installed tropical greenhouse located at Solar’s 36-plus acre Green LEED certified manufacturing facility in Pine Grove, PA. Early in the banana growth process, the lower crown (multiple trunks that grow from a single root system) is evaluated to determine […]
May 27, 2015
Spring mums are sprouting, and it is time to perform maintenance and ensure gardens and flower beds bloom well into the Fall. When mums grow to the height of about six inches, one should cut them and start new plants from the trimmings. Taking the top three inches off your plant will force it to […]
May 21, 2015
Plant selection and spacing are intricate details that need to be incorporated into any vineyard ecosystem. For Solar Innovations, Inc.’s vineyard project, specific plants, seeds, and layouts were used to ensure the successful and continual growth of the vineyard. White, red, and purple clovers were installed around and between the trellises to increase the pollination […]
May 19, 2015
Once you have committed to a vineyard and made the initial decisions, you must determine the future size of the project. Planning early for the long term goals will help to ensure success. Solar Innovations, Inc.’s vineyard team decided to start small, but with a scalable solution for future growth (one to two rows of […]
May 15, 2015
When undertaking the investment of starting a vineyard, ensure that you are ready to commit to this endeavor. Solar has recently planted its very own vineyard and is excited to share all we’ve learned with our customers. Unlike other gardening efforts, creating a functional and sustainable vineyard requires quite a bit of work: meticulous planning, […]
