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Stephanie Saccomano

Stephanie Saccomano Production Technical Lead—Qualitree Propagators

Stephanie Saccomano is Production Technical Lead for Qualitree Propagators in Rosedale, British Columbia, Canada, and the GrowerTalks Young Grower Award winner for 2020. She's motivated by working with people and continuously learning in horticulture/agriculture. She also enjoys terribly awful puns, collecting too many houseplants and spending time with her family.

Recent Articles

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When in Doubt, Draw It Out

Stephanie Saccomano

At one point in my life I wouldn’t have thought of myself as a numbers person, but lately, as I’ve navigated into more production planning and R&D scenarios, I’ve come to appreciate and even enjoy the complexity of the finer details.

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Trial & Error: A Grower’s Guide to Fewer Facepalms

Stephanie Saccomano

A good grower is one who continuously challenges, explores and learns. The key is to keep it simple.

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Growers Growing Growers

Stephanie Saccomano

Welcoming new talent is more than hiring someone and tossing them into the deep end.

Growing Against the Rain: Lavandula Tech Tips

Stephanie Saccomano

While growing lavender in the Pacific Northwest may initially seem like a horticultural folly, the reality is far more rewarding.

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A Blossoming Adventure: The Pro Mastercourse in Floriculture

Stephanie Saccomano

The Pro Manager Mastercourse in Floriculture, organized by Jungle Talks, wasn’t your run-of-the-mill tour; it was an intensive dive into the depths, designed for us to leave behind the familiarity of our daily grinds in pursuit of broader horizons.

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Inspect What You Expect

Stephanie Saccomano

Tools are wonderful things, but I use the word “tool” very deliberately.

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Micromanage Plants, Grow People

Stephanie Saccomano

One can’t possibly micromanage every person’s decision making and expect to live a long, happy life.

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Data-Driven: Empower Your Plants

Stephanie Saccomano

The basic idea is that plants need to be in balance with their environment, and if any one factor is out of sorts, performance will decline.

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Experience Is an Asset

Stephanie Saccomano

Honestly, if you’re driven and a genuine human being, there’s likely going to be a spot for you here.

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Life in the Fast Lane

Stephanie Saccomano

Being a grower can often feel like we’re “no-lifing” in the midst of the growing season.

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