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Watering bedding plants before shipping
Published on August 22, 2011
Although it is desirable to have a moderately moist media at shipping, the foliage should be dry to help prevent disease problems. -
Implications of base temperature
Published on January 17, 2011
Growers should avoid growing cold-tolerant and cold-sensitive crops together because crop timing, crop quality and heating costs cannot be optimized. -
Daily light integral & flowering of annuals
Published on November 23, 2010
The daily light integral can influence crop timing and quality characteristics including branching, flower number, and flower size. This article presents research-based information on how light quantity influences production of annual bedding plants. -
Reducing greenhouse energy consumption
Published on April 22, 2010
This article outlines our multifaceted approach to improve the energy efficiency of greenhouse crop production, both in the short- and long-term. -
Rapid flowering of pansy
Published on March 22, 2010
Pansy has a unique photoperiodic flowering response. What can be done when varieties don’t flower uniformly or on time? -
Energy-efficient annuals 12: Pentas & verbena
Published on February 22, 2010
Researchers from Michigan State University present research-based information for scheduling pentas and verbena in an energy-efficient and predictive manner. Part 12 of a 12-part series. -
Energy-efficient annuals 11: Angelonia & browallia
Published on January 22, 2010
Researchers from Michigan State University present research-based information for scheduling angelonia and browallia in an energy-efficient and predictive manner. Part 11 of a 12-part series. -
Problems with petunia production?
Published on December 22, 2009
Petunias are among the most common spring crops in the garden center, but some persistent challenges can lower quality and cause serious headaches for growers. -
Energy-efficient annuals 10: Vinca & wax begonia
Published on December 22, 2009
Researchers from Michigan State University present research-based information for scheduling vinca and wax begonia in an energy-efficient and predictive manner. Part 10 of a 12-part series. -
Energy-efficient annuals 9: Dahlia & osteospermum
Published on November 22, 2009
Researchers from Michigan State University present research-based information for scheduling dahlia and osteospermum in an energy-efficient and predictive manner. Part 9 of a 12-part series.