News
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Determining initial pH of greenhouse and nursery substrates
Published on January 18, 2019
Prior to transplant, greenhouse and nursery growers can determine initial substrate pH by utilizing the 1:2 dilution procedure and establishes the baseline pH of the substrate.
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Upcoming events for greenhouse growers during January – March 2019
Published on January 4, 2019
Sign up today for many greenhouse events occurring in the coming weeks throughout Michigan in preparation for the spring growing season.
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Decreasing greenhouse expenses
Published on November 14, 2018
Growers can decrease greenhouse production costs by reducing labor, streamlining their product lines and reducing energy consumption.
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Nematodes in ornamental plant production: Good or bad?
Published on October 10, 2018
Some species of nematodes are an asset in reducing pest populations in greenhouse production while other species can cause plant stunting, reduced yields and marketability.
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Combating root-knot nematodes in daylilies: Experimental results
Published on October 10, 2018
New combinations of nematicides, bleach dips and ultraviolet treatments are successful in reducing the northern root knot nematode pressure on daylily rootstock.
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The dodder you never wanted
Published on September 10, 2018
Dodder, a parasitic vining plant, is an uncommon greenhouse weed that survives off plants and can rapidly grow infesting multiple plants to whole crops.
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Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – Sept. 7, 2018
Published on September 7, 2018
An update on strawberry root weevil adults, green stink bugs, tar spot on maples and leaf blotch on horse chestnuts.
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Michigan floriculture: Cultivating beauty
Published on September 6, 2018
A new video shows behind-the-scenes production of flowers in Michigan greenhouses.
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Annual Plant Trial Field Day: Aug. 6, 2019
Published on July 27, 2018
Growers, landscapers, plant enthusiasts and ornamental aficionados are invited to the MSU Plant Trial Field Day. This event is held during the two-week Michigan Garden Plant Tour.
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Cool night temperatures induce crown buds in garden mums
Published on July 26, 2018
Outdoor production of garden mums exposed to several cool nights of temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit induce premature bud formation or crown buds.
