• The PGR ancymidol

    Published on February 17, 2015
    Plant growth retardants (PGRs) that contain the active ingredient ancymidol aren’t as commonly used in floriculture as most other PGRs, but there are some potential upsides that merit consideration.

  • Increasing plant height

    Published on October 17, 2014
    There are numerous ways to promote extension growth, including changes to plant culture or the growing environment, or applying a plant growth regulator that includes gibberellic acid.

  • Effective use of PGRs

    Published on July 18, 2014
    Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are sometimes not used to their potential; they are sometimes applied too late or at an inappropriate rate. Here are some important considerations for getting the most out of your PGRs.

  • Using chlormequat chloride with success

    Published on April 18, 2014
    Chlormequat chloride is a plant growth retardant used to promote flowering or inhibit extension growth of floriculture crops grown in greenhouses, shadehouses and container nurseries.

  • Successful use of the PGR daminozide

    Published on August 18, 2013
    The plant growth regulator (PGR) daminozide is used as a foliar spray primarily to inhibit extension growth of ornamental crops.

  • Using the PGRs Collate and Florel

    Published on June 18, 2013
    Achieving consistent results with the plant growth regulators (PGRs) Collate or Florel can be trickier than with other PGRs simply because the active ingredient, ethylene, is a gas.

  • PGR application considerations

    Published on May 18, 2013
    This article briefly presents some of the considerations when selecting which plant growth regulator (PGR) rate, method and active ingredient to apply to greenhouse-grown ornamental crops.

  • Non-chemical height control techniques

    Published on May 18, 2013
    There are several environmental and cultural practices that can produce shorter plants, but strategies must be implemented over a period of time to achieve desired outcomes.

  • Ethephon drenches on bedding plants

    Published on April 18, 2013
    In the second of a two-part series with ethephon (e.g., Florel), we shows that drenches are a viable method to control height and size of several bedding plant crops.

  • PGR dilution guide

    Published on April 18, 2013
    A critical factor for effective use of plant growth regulators (PGRs) is that the solution is mixed in the appropriate concentration.

  • A new height control possibility for daffodils and hyacinths

    Published on March 18, 2013
    In this first of a two-part series, we look at ethephon (e.g., Florel) release as affected by substrate pH, and results of drenches on daffodils and hyacinths.

  • Plug / liner dip guidelines

    Published on February 18, 2013
    A plug or liner dip is a plant growth retardant (PGR) application technique for ornamentals in which a tray of finished young plants is placed into a shallow PGR solution for a short period of time.