Factors affecting plant growth

In crops there are many factors that affect plant growth. Having understood each factor individually, the grower is able to identify and correct unfavorable conditions before they create a problem. One must understand that greenhouse crops are based on many sub-factors.

However, knowing the ideal value for every detail that affects the growth of plants and keeping it within the allowable limits, will result in maximizing the growth and yield of your plants.

Factors that affect plant growth are:

• Time 
• Temperature
• Moisture
• Water
• Light
• Nutrition
• pH
• Oxygen (O2)
• Carbon dioxide (CO2)
• Pests