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14.11 - Rooted in Success: How Branding Elevates Plant Value
Brands can generate value among customers through communicating the value proposition. Here, we discuss the importance of brands, how they influence behavior, and opportunities in the ornamental plant industry.
Volume 14 (2025)
14.11 - Rooted in Success: How Branding Elevates Plant Value
Brands can generate value among customers through communicating the value proposition. Here, we discuss the importance of brands, how they influence behavior, and opportunities in the ornamental plant industry.
14.10 - Stacking without Packing- Success with Prefilling Containers
Saving time by prefilling containers and trays with substrate can be a great way to get ahead in the spring, but there are a few tips to keep in mind to avoid problems.
14.09 - Shrimp Plant: Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV)
Shrimp plant (Justicia brandegeeana) leaves with necrotic ringspots were observed. These are typical virus symptoms.
14.08 - Avoid Holding Rooted Cuttings and Plugs Too Long
Holding rooted cuttings and plugs too long in propagation trays can lead to plant stretch, uneven growth, premature flowering, nutritional disorders, and increased pest and disease risks
14.07 - Young Plant Nutrition Tips
Dialing plant nutrition begins well before transplant day, monitoring environmental factors including moisture and temperature, fertilizer type, and fertilizer rate.
14.06 - Strong Starts for Stunning Finishes: Best Practices for Floriculture Transplants
Successful floriculture production begins with a successful transplanting season and is the foundation for producing high-quality plants.
14.05 - Proper Installation and Maintenance of a Double-Poly Greenhouse Inflation Blower
Proper installation of double-poly inflation systems requires outdoor air to reduce condensation between layers while optimizing energy efficiency and crop production.
14.04 - Black root rot is still a problem
14.03 - Best Practices for Transplanting Plugs and Liners for Spring Production
Mastering the critical steps of handling and transplanting plugs and liners is essential for maximizing crop establishment, plant uniformity, and overall greenhouse production efficiency.
14.02 - NEW - Plant Growth Regulator Guide for Annuals
The 2025 version of the Plant Growth Regulator Guide for Annuals is now available.
14.01 - Rooting for Success: Best Practices in Unrooted Cutting Propagation
Short description: Mastering the critical steps of handling and sticking unrooted cuttings is essential for maximizing propagation success, crop uniformity, and overall production efficiency in greenhouse operations.
Volume 11 (2022)
