Vegetables

  • Pumpkins Complete Guide: From Soil Preparation to Harvest Success

    Pumpkins Complete Guide: From Soil Preparation to Harvest Success

    Pumpkins represent one of the most rewarding crops for both commercial farmers and home gardeners, with global production reaching 53.3 million tonnes annually and China leading with 8.4 million metric tons produced each year. Whether you’re aiming for Halloween decorations, nutritious food crops, or premium pumpkin seeds, understanding proper cultivation techniques is essential for…

  • Loose Leaf Lettuce and Hydroponics: Mastering the Art of Continuous Harvest

    Loose Leaf Lettuce and Hydroponics: Mastering the Art of Continuous Harvest

    In the evolving landscape of modern agriculture, loose leaf lettuce has emerged as the quintessential hydroponic crop, perfectly embodying the principles of efficiency, sustainability, and continuous production that define soilless cultivation. Unlike their head-forming counterparts, loose leaf varieties offer unique advantages that align seamlessly with hydroponic growing systems, creating an agricultural synergy that maximizes…

  • The Green Revolution: Lettuce’s Journey from Ancient Egypt to Modern Hydroponics

    The Green Revolution: Lettuce’s Journey from Ancient Egypt to Modern Hydroponics

    Lettuce, scientifically known as Lactuca sativa. This humble member of the Asteraceae family has evolved into a global industry worth billions, with world production reaching 28 million tonnes in 2023, led by China’s commanding 53% market share. The Nutritional Powerhouse Hidden in Plain Sight Despite common misconceptions about lettuce being “just water,” modern nutritional…

  • Freshdi’s Global Vegetables Market Report Q2/2025 – Unlocking Growth at the Crossroads (P2)

    Freshdi’s Global Vegetables Market Report Q2/2025 – Unlocking Growth at the Crossroads (P2)

    Executive Summary The global vegetable market entered Q2/2025 at an inflection point, reaching a record value of USD 1,428.64 billion with Asia-Pacific producing nearly 70% of the world’s fresh supply. Volatility, opportunity, and unprecedented innovation are the new norms. This report pulls back the curtain on: Curious how CRISPR rice market and cloud analytics will rewrite…

  • The Challenge of Innovation on the Farm

    The Challenge of Innovation on the Farm

    Summary:Innovation in agriculture isn’t just about high-tech sensors or predictive analytics—it’s about how farmers apply, adapt, and sometimes reinvent those technologies in the field. In this expert interview, Dr. Tom Lee, Senior Lecturer at University of Technology Sydney, explains why implementation is where real innovation happens, why farmers remain skeptical of data-driven systems, and…

  • Freshdi’s Global Vegetables Market Report Q2/2025 – Unlocking Growth at the Crossroads (P1)

    Freshdi’s Global Vegetables Market Report Q2/2025 – Unlocking Growth at the Crossroads (P1)

    Executive Summary The global vegetable market entered Q2/2025 at an inflection point, reaching a record value of USD 1,428.64 billion with Asia-Pacific producing nearly 70% of the world’s fresh supply. Volatility, opportunity, and unprecedented innovation are the new norms. This report pulls back the curtain on: 1. Market Overview in Q2 1.1. Results a. Total Industry…

  • Top 3 Vegetables Suppliers in Netherlands in Year 2025

    Top 3 Vegetables Suppliers in Netherlands in Year 2025

    Introduction – Current State of Play: The Vegetables Sector in Netherlands If you’re in the business of sourcing vegetables from the Netherlands, 2025 has been quite the rollercoaster. With shifting trade policies, surging demand in new markets, VAT changes, and environmental regulations tightening their grip, the Dutch vegetables sector is evolving fast. Add to…