GrowerTalks

March 2019 Issue

Vol. 82 No. 11

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LEDs: Far Red & Light Intensity Interaction

by Yujin Park & Erik Runkle

Who will be this year’s Young Grower winner?

We’ll be awarding this year’s GrowerTalks/Nexus Young Grower Award at the Unplugged event during Cultivate’19. If you’re heading to Columbus, make some time to join us Monday night to see who will be on the cover of our September issue. There will be networking, trivia, a rooftop bar and your first drink is free!

WHEN: Monday, July 15 at 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Callahan’s Columbus
520 Park Street, Columbus, Ohio

Finalists for the 2019 GrowerTalks/Nexus Young Grower Award:
Brian Austin — Dutch Heritage Gardens, Larkspur, Colorado
Tonya Diehl — Sunny Farms, Inc., Sequim, Washington
John Terhesh — Willoway Nurseries, Inc., Avon, Ohio

An extra special thanks goes to Nexus and AmericanHort for sponsoring this year’s award!

VIDEOS

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The new IDM-resistant impatiens

The new IDM-resistant impatiens

Introducing the Francis Kwong Center for seed processing

PanAmerican Seed's New Greenhouses

Heimos Poinsettia Trial 2018

Ball Customer Day 2018

Spring Trials 2018: Bobblehead Bloopers

Spring Trials 2018: Benary

Spring Trials 2018: Cohen, Jaldety, Hishtil and ... Nir?

Spring Trials 2018: Danziger

Spring Trials 2018: PP&L, Bailey and Southern Living/Sunset Magazine

Spring Trials 2018: Crysal's Alesco

Spring Trials 2018: Proven Winners Coral Creations

Spring Trials 2018: Syngenta Flowers

Spring Trials 2018: Proven Winners Perennials

Spring Trials 2018: Proven Winners Shrubs

Spring Trials 2018: Proven Winner Annuals

Spring Trials 2018: Takii

Spring Trials 2018: Beekenkamp

Spring Trials 2018: Plug Connection

Spring Trials 2018: Sakata Annuals

Spring Trials 2018: Sakata Veggies

Spring Trials 2018: Thompson & Morgan

Spring Trials 2018: Westhoff

Spring Trials 2018: Dummen Orange

Spring Trials 2018: J.Berry Nursery

Spring Trials 2018: 2Plant

Spring Trials 2018: Terra Nova

Spring Trials 2018: Dummen Orange's New Basewell Rooted Cuttings

Spring Trials 2018: Kientzler

Spring Trials 2018: Floranova

Spring Trials 2018: Green Fuse Botanicals

Spring Trials 2018: PlantHaven

Spring Trials 2018: Suntory

Spring Trials 2018: Schoneveld Breeding

NEWSLETTERS

Read and subscribe to a variety of Newsletters tailored to your industry interests.

COVER STORY

The world’s biggest horticulture show, IPM Essen in Essen, Germany, drew some 53,000 trade visitors from 46 nations to peruse the stands of more than 1,500 exhibitors. A small number of those exhibitors specialized in greenhouse equipment and technology.

FEATURES

How to plan for a smooth process when you’re ready to expand.

Avoiding Ammonium Toxicity

Ryan Dickson & Rosa E. Raudales

This last article in the series on grower case studies discusses how to prevent and correct ammonium toxicity.

Is it Time to Upgrade?

Some things to consider when some of your equipment needs to be replaced.

LEDs: Far Red & Light Intensity Interaction

Yujin Park & Erik Runkle

Part two of a five-part series presents research-based information on how far-red light and light intensity interact to influence seedlings grown in fully controlled environments from a collaboration between Michigan State University and the American Floral Endowment.

The Place for Perennials

For 40 years, Sandy’s Plants has been THE go-to place for the locals to get their perennials, from old favorites to novel varieties.

The Real Cost of Borrowing

Mark E. Battersby

Before applying for that loan, make sure you have all of the information beyond just the interest rate and weigh the pros and cons.

CULTURE NOTES

Scheduling echinacea for fall decoration.

Growing With Griffin

Broad Mites: A Game of Hide & Seek

Virginia Brubaker

Broad mites are a formidable, yet elusive, foe.

Growers Talk Production

Trade Show Experience

Roger McGaughey

Having a booth at a trade show vs. being an attendee offers very different perspectives.

PEST MANAGEMENT

IPM & Insect Pests of Dahlias

Stanton Gill, Nancy Rechcigl, Suzanne Klick & Rachel Ross

You need to understand the mode of action(s) of insecticides and miticides to design effective rotation programs that will mitigate or delay resistance.

Mode of Action Groups 5 and 6

Dr. Raymond A. Cloyd

You need to understand the mode of action(s) of insecticides and miticides to design effective rotation programs that will mitigate or delay resistance.

COLUMNS

It pays to stay ahead of the game and this couldn’t be truer when it comes to your greenhouse equipment.

Under the Influence

Do the posts of influencers move the needle at retail garden centers? Or do they only make for good headlines?

Corr on Cannabis

It’s a Puzzlement

There are a lot of conundrums, contradictions and inconsistencies related to cannabis.

Growers Talk Business

The Times They Are A-Changin’

Our industry is going through a time of change in this country in three main areas.

IN THIS ISSUE

Labor issues may become prominent in 2019.

Embracing the Virtues of the Artist Lifestyle

Anne-Marie Hardie

An artist at heart, Stan Miklis—owner of Caliper Farm to Market in Union Valley, Texas—diligently carved out his own career in horticulture, bringing beautiful flowers to his local community.

GT IN BRIEF

Automating Perennials

Ball’s New Cut Flower Division

Innovative Growers Equipment Buys Midwest GROmaster’s Bench Business

Ken Altman on Buying (and Avoiding the Same Fate as) Color Spot

Registration for Rescheduled Plug & Cutting Conference Now Open

Seed Your Future Launches Free Horticulture Career Exploration Tool

Students Earn Spring Meadow—Proven Winners HRI Scholarships

What HRI is Funding This Year

COLUMNISTS

Heather Hydoski

Roger McGaughey

Abe VanWingerden

NEW PRODUCTS

MGK
Azera Pro

Growers Supply Inc.
GrowSpan Series 2000

Nutrient Control Systems Inc.
NuFiber

Branette Farms LLC
Dolphin Plant

Ball Seed
EDGE from Ball ColorLink

Syngenta Flowers
Imara XDR