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Paul Pilon

Paul Pilon Columnist, Director of Growing at Opel Growers

Paul Pilon is Director of Growing at Opel Growers in Hudsonville, Michigan, and editor-at-large of the Perennial Pulse e-newsletter.  He can be reached by phone at (616) 366-8588 or email at paul@opelgrowers.com.

Recent Articles

Paul's Pointers
Failing in the Fall is Not an Option
Paul Pilon
Growers who fail to monitor roots in the fall and take steps to maximize their health are at a great disadvantage.
Features
Perennials for the Picking
Chris Beytes, Bill Calkins, Paul Pilon & Jennifer Zurko
The next installment of our Spring Trials coverage is all about perennials.
Paul's Pointers
Watering is an Art
Paul Pilon
Like fine art that draws upon various principles and is highly subjective, irrigation also has certain fundamentals growers must follow, but the delivery of water and how to manage watering crops is highly subjective.
Paul's Pointers
This is Very Important
Paul Pilon
Failure to keep sprayer equipment in good shape will result in improper coverage of the chemicals being applied, inadequate pest control, the potential to cause injury to crops and may even reduce crop quality.
Paul's Pointers
Is Something Bugging You?
Paul Pilon
Pests are always a potential threat to your crops, but with good management practices, they don’t have to bug you.
Paul's Pointers
Starting Strong in 2024
Paul Pilon
A good grower can often overcome adversity, however, when growing great plants, it’s usually most important to have a strong start.
Paul's Pointers
Biological Progression
Paul Pilon
Today, I can honestly say that biologicals play an integral role in my pest management programs.
Paul's Pointers
Improving Morale & Productivity
Paul Pilon
Being an effective manager and leader increases the trust and respect from your teams, which leads to increased happiness and productivity.
Features
CAST Highlights: Perennials
Chris Beytes, Bill Calkins, Paul Pilon & Jennifer Zurko
Part 2 of our extended coverage of the California Spring Trials is all about perennial plants and the specific Hardiness Zones attached to them.
Paul's Pointers
Are First-Year Flowering Perennials Worth the Hype?
Paul Pilon
Do they truly perform as advertised?
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