the growing of plants there are fundamental aspects which need to be fulfilled to allow
the plants to grow and develop to their optimal genetic potential:
• light (typically sunlight as a source of energy for photosynthesis)
• temperature (suitable range for plant type)
• space (density to allow air, light and growth and development of the plant)
• Carbon dioxide (for photosynthesis)
• water (for essential plant processes)
• oxygen (supplied to root zone for optimal root function)
• nutrients (growth and development), and
• the provision of a growing environment devoid of plant pests, pathogens and weeds.
