Now that poinsettias are safely tucked into their prop trays and the threat of Erwinia (Pectobacterium) is almost over, it’s time to think about other Poinsettia issues.
Root rots, nutritional issues, environmental stress and PGR mistakes can all be costly in this high-value crop. Read on for common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
This post was co-authored by Dr. Jeanine West, Flowers Canada Ontario’s Environment Specialist
Do you grow hardy mums and hydrangeas outdoors? If so, this blog post is for you! Flowers Canada Ontario, the Soil Resource Group and OMAFRA have collected data about fertilizer and water management in outdoor greenhouse crops over the last few summers, and have some updated production information for growers to think about over this year’s season.
The goal of the study was to look at ways to improve fertilizer and irrigation efficiency outside of the greenhouse. Continue reading “Tips and Tricks for Outdoor Mum and Hydrangea Production this Summer”