10 Important Tools for Greenhouse Farmers

• • Magnifying Glass

It is a simple but extremely effective tool to scout crops for pests and diseases. It is used to detect a specific type of pest attack on crops that are difficult to identify through the naked eye.

• • Small weight balance

In modern farming technology, there is a precise need to spray fertilizers and insecticides. It is necessary for the proper growth of crops and their prevention from insects & weeds. Thus, the tool helps to measure the number of insecticides and fertilizers in grams. To measure exact weight in grams the need for a tool is significant.

• • Portable Weight Balance

It is one of the important farm equipment used to measure farm products. These weight scales are convenient and portable which means we can move them from one location to another. It can weigh up to 50 kgs and costs between 300 to 550 rupees.

• • Liquid measuring cylinder

There are many fertilizers and pesticides in liquid form. Thus, there is a need to measure them too. This equipment aids in measuring liquid components. A measuring cylinder of plastic is durable and simple to use. Therefore, you should avoid the use of measuring cylinders made up of glass.

• • EC meter

The equipment is significant for understanding electrical conductivity in soil and water. We can alter the dose of fertilizers spray according to the EC readings. It is very helpful for maintaining the EC of soil.

• • PH meter

While fertilizing and making spray solutions, farmers use this meter to measure the PH of water and soil. So that they can adjust the level of fertilizer and spray solution according to it.

• • Yellow Stick Trap

A yellow trap strip is used to detect whiteflies, aphids, and leaf miners in approx. one acre of area. 7 to 10 yellow sticky traps are placed to trap flies in approx. one acre of area.

• • Blue Sticky Traps

Thrips are a common type of pest found in indoor and greenhouse gardens. To scout the thrip’s attack early. These blue sticky traps are used in farms. 7 to 10 stick traps are placed in one acre of the area of the farm.

• • Pheromone traps

These traps are designed to attract insects with the use of special chemicals. Each pheromone is customized according to a particular insect. Farmers select a specific type of pheromone trap based on their crop.

• • Hygrometer/ Thermometer

Temperature and humidity are the two major factors for the growth of plant in greenhouse farming. Through the help of this equipment, greenhouse farmers can easily track the temperature and humidity of the greenhouse.