e-GRO offers seven free webinars this spring
The online platform has just announced its webinar schedule for spring 2017. Description, along with registration URLs, are below.
e-GRO Plant Nutrition Webinars
25 Jan 1 pm Eastern Time
Getting Phosphorus Right - Optimizing Your Fertilization Strategy
Josh Henry, NC State University
Many growers are applying far more phosphorus than is needed for floriculture crop production. Recent research has led to lower phosphorus rate recommendations, which has also introduced new challenges when rates drop too low. Josh Henry of North Carolina State University will provide you with the information you need to produce healthy and compact ornamentals by optimizing your fertilization strategy.
Registration URL: https://ncsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/7d061ed814fc103c7510d14dfea9e911
26 Jan 1 pm Eastern Time
Water, It is About the Alkalinity, Not the pH!
Brian Whipker, NC State University
When one evaluates water quality issues, the impacts of alkalinity and pH are often confused. Alkalinity is the driving force, not the pH, when planning a strategy to overcome water quality problems. This presentation by Dr. Brian Whipker of North Carolina State University will focus on clarifying the differences between alkalinity and pH, and help you take steps to neutralize your water concerns.
Registration URL: https://ncsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/dd6e36df4c2f33c8c5b9141539e44ee6
27 Jan 1 pm Eastern Time
Nutrient Programs for Hydroponics
Rosa Raudales, University of Connecticut
In this presentation, Dr. Raudales will talk about nutrient programs to grow lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers in hydroponic systems. We will also discuss how to prevent and trouble-shoot unexpected nutritional disorders.
Registration URL: https://ncsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/6f09b9825ffaca34cde7dc3c8da9331e
e-GRO PGR University – PGR Week
2 Feb, 1 pm Eastern
PGR University: Four Ideas to Use This Spring with Your Spring Crop
Brian Whipker, NC State
Get a jump on spring with four ideas to use on your annual crop! Dr. Brian Whipker of North Carolina State University will discuss: (1) Pre-plant Liner Soaks, (2) How to Bulk Up Slow Growing Annuals, (3) How PGRs to Increase Leaf and Flower Color, and (4) Strategies for Avoiding Late Season Stretch in Containerized Plants.
Registration URL: https://ncsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/82664b1ac307ce474ac87b605f06faf5
3 Feb, 1 pm Eastern
PGR University: Solving Four Mysteries of Using PGRs on Perennials
Mara Grossman and Joyce Latimer, Virginia Tech
The devil of perennials production is in the details. Join us for solutions to four of the mysteries of using PGRs on herbaceous perennials! Mara Grossman and Joyce Latimer of Virginia Tech will discuss: (1) Echinacea Dilemma – Day length vs. PGRs, (2) Volume – Liner Soaks vs. Liner Drenches, (3) Branching or Growth Control? – Tank Mixes!, and (4) Oh, My Back!! – Avoiding Nursery Applications of PGRs.
Registration URL: https://ncsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/8b34de36ae074723dc2040ba88984b7b
Feb 10, 2017, 1 pm Eastern
Watering – The Science and the Art
Dr. Allen Hammer, Dümmen Orange
Irrigation is one of the easiest, but sometimes most difficult tasks in the greenhouse to accomplish. Dr. Allen Hammer will discuss the science behind the art of water to help you understand how to get the most out of the hose.
Registration URL: https://ncsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/ca5537fed3f8651ddc2040ba88984b7b
Feb 17, 2017, 1 pm Eastern
Stick for Success, Optimize Rooting of Perennial Cuttings with Basal Temperature and Daily Light Integral
Dr. W. Garrett Owen, Michigan State University
Dr. Roberto G. Lopez, Michigan State University
Problems with perennial cuttings not rooting or only callusing? Let's get to the root of success during perennial propagation using basal temperature and propagation daily light integral. This presentation by W. Garrett Owen and Roberto Lopez of Michigan State University will focus on how to optimize rooting success of perennial cuttings with basal temperature and propagation daily light integral.
Registration URL: https://ncsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/9259463ea7ba2a3d66858a512be5123a