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Study on post-harvest handling of cut flowers

A fresh flower is still a living specimen even though it has been cut from the plant. Its maximum potential vase life, although acceptable in the marketplace, is short. There are many impinging forces that can interact to reduce fresh-flower vase life. As an industry, we need to be more successful in…

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Can growth and shape of potted plants be controlled with light?

The Greenhouse Horticulture business unit of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is researching how dynamic light spectra, in combination with temperature and nutrition, can be used to sustainably grow compact and resilient plants. Oreon is supplying its multi-layer fixture Embrace for this multi-year…

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A new sensitive tool for the efficient quantification of plant disease susceptibility

While several biology techniques have undergone significant technical advances that have allowed their high-throughput implementation, assessing the resistance levels of plant varieties to microbial pathogens remains an arduous and time-consuming task. In response to this, Pujara and collaborators took…

"It gives growers a steering wheel, guarantees an even and active climate and achieves energy savings"

Research by Delphy* has shown that effective dehumidification in combination with good air movement can largely prevent botrytis in the cannabis crop. This is of course music to the ears of Eef Zwinkels of Royal Brinkman, who is able to realize exactly this with "his" DryGair at the grower. "I have done…

NL: "Android scanners take our order processing to a higher level"

Processing orders is a party at Wooning Orchids. Codema's Android scanners make the packing process faster and clearer than ever. The Phalaenopsis nursery of 9 hectares located in Bleiswijk, The Netherlands, cannot do without a perfectly working order system. Clarity and speed are key conditions in a…

NL: "We are the auction"

In a series of portraits, members of Royal FloraHolland are portrayed. Entrepreneurs, thinkers, and innovators who enter into dialogue with each other and with the management of Royal FloraHolland. About the issues, they face as a co-operative. Special people with their own ideas and a common dream: a prosperous future for…

IIMAK PM250 thermal transfer ribbons added to Avery Dennison UL certification

Underwriters Laboratory (UL) has issued UL969 certification for IIMAK’s PM250 wax-resin thermal transfer ribbon for indoor use in combination with four Avery Dennison label/adhesive combinations including: 3 Mil SYN Paper S8001 2.3 WH BOPP TC/S8001 3.0M SYN Paper/S333 2.3M WH BOPP TC/S6600 Printed labels produced under…

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Bloom boosters: putting the petal to the metal

Nothing is as sweet or as fragrant as a blooming flower. When blooms are the basis of a successful season, bigger, brighter, and more fragrant blooms sell. Every grower wants a successful harvest and even those that are satisfied with a yield would love to have better numbers. The success of a harvest…

“Fuller tops, more active and we can finish our hostas ahead of schedule"

Signify is supplying Walters Gardens with the Philips GreenPower LED toplighting compact to expand their existing lighting installation. Walters Gardens is a company in the ornamental industry from Zeeland, Michigan, in the United States. They first trialed Philips GreenPower LED toplighting in 2014 -…

Making the slow-release option of predatory mite a reality

“BioBee is proud to announce that for the first time ever, the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis (BioPersi+), the ultimate spider mite predator, can be applied preventively using slow-release sachets that will guarantee consistent and absolutely outstanding results,” announced Ran Ganel, CEO of…

US (IA): "Testing the best in the Midwest"

"This is our opportunity to bring the industry together", states Plantpeddler in their Variety Day 2021 invitation. For this day, on August 6 in Cresco (IA), all horticulture professionals in production, distribution, wholesale and retail are invited. It will be a day (from 9am to 4pm) full of events:…

Lazzeri presents new videos of the "Collection Spring-Summer 2022"

In view of the current situation, which is not conducive to meetings, Lazzeri would like to present their new videos of the "Collection Spring-Summer 2022", which were partly made in the greenhouse and partly outdoors. "You will have the opportunity to see the varieties almost live and listen to the…

US: Ornamental sweet potatoes named newest Texas Superstar

Ornamental sweet potatoes, a popular cover option in landscape bedding and container mixes for years, have been named the latest Texas Superstar. They are warm-season annual selections of the same plant species that produces tubers loved by foodies, but these are primarily chosen for their…

“We added tag slots to our pots to meet requirements from growers and retailers”

“Building on our 450 Square Pot, we added tag slots on each side of the pot to provide ample and flexible branding opportunities. Hanging tags of all sizes easily slide into the tag slots on the superior engineered guide ramp,” Simone Austing, Marketing Manager at T.O. Plastics, explains about their…

US: Farmworker advocates renew call for extreme heat rules after Oregon laborer dies

Farmworker advocates are calling on Oregon to adopt emergency rules to protect workers during extreme heat following the death of a Marion County farmworker a week ago. The…

“Climate sensors offer solutions to many growers’ struggles”

“Our sensors are adapted to make things as efficient as possible for the grower. Our relative humidity and temperature sensors now have interchangeable calibrated sensors, which makes maintenance much easier and prevents the loss of data. In addition, we created heated humidity sensors as a solution to…

Counting the cost of labor shortages in Australia and New Zealand

The decision by the nations of Australia and New Zealand to shut their borders to non-residents during the pandemic has helped suppress COVID-19 and enabled economic growth…

Certified American Grown lauds American Grown Act

Certified American Grown (CAG), the voice of American cut flower and foliage farmers is excited to announce the introduction of the “American Grown Act.”  The Act has been introduced…

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Floral industry insight 2021: results presented

Have prices increased for your floral business? Floranext surveyed 311 florists to get a sense if industry prices are increasing and affecting business. Here are the top 4 things things you need to know! Florists have seen flower prices increase over the past 6 months – Over 98% of florists are reporting…

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UK: New plans for Tong Garden Centre highlight the changing needs of businesses

Brexit, changes to policy in China, the pandemic and even the Suez blockage have all effected the way some UK companies do business, according to a new planning application. The owners of Tong Garden Centre plan to build a warehouse extension that will allow them to store more stock on the site. A…

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The flower wines of West Oakland’s Aaliyah Nitoto

In a 300-square-foot shipping container in West Oakland, Aaliyah Nitoto is making aromatic, elegant, memorable wines from flowers. Following in the ancient traditions of female garden winemakers, Nitoto’s wines are dry, complex, and aged expressions of lavender, marigold, and hibiscus. And their quality…

Pasadena tournament of roses offers sneak peek at rose parade floats

As the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® and their community partners actively plan for the 2022 Rose Parade® presented by Honda, the second in a series of sneak previews of floral float entries points to the joy America’s New Year Celebration® will bring to a worldwide audience on January 1, 2022. For more…

Colombia: Proflora announces data for 2023 show

Asocoflores has announced that Proflora will be held in 2023from October 4th to 7th. This decision was taken in order toguarantee a successful event in a safe and favorableenvironment for all exhibitors and attendees. "We assure you that we will work very hard to make Proflora 2023an unforgettable…

Plantpeddler variety day features gardens, companies, and technology

Plantpeddler invites the Horticulture industry to Variety Day 2021 on Friday, August 6th. The Trial Gardens feature nearly 1500 varieties of vegetative annuals, from our global community of breeding partners. Breeder representatives will be in the gardens to discuss and elevate your knowledge of…

Great Lakes Floral association awards $7000 to 2021 scholarship applicants

The Great Lakes Floral Association is pleased to announce it has awarded $7000 in scholarships to the 2021 applicants! “I’m so excited and happy we are able to help these…

Oreon supplies full LED set-up for Delphy Pot Plant Research

Knowledge development and implementation are central at the Delphy Improvement Centre, where the focus is on optimizing food and flower production worldwide. Delphy Team…

UK: £29m investment to support eco-friendly distribution

Bridge Farm Group, the producers of ornamental plants, flowers and herbs, has secured £29m of debt finance from specialist lenders Shawbrook Bank and Tosca Debt Capital. As part of Bridge Farm Group’s investment in its operations, the business has developed a 48-acre, fully automated glass house in…

Longtime McHutchison sales representative retires after 34 years of service

Daniel Hutton, a longtime sales representative for McHutchison, has officially retired after 34 years of servicing customers throughout the southeastern U.S. As a consistent,…

Bell Nursery

Today’s Bell highlight goes out to Kara Kramer of store 2506. Kara is a junior at DE Valley University, majoring in Horticulture. She is smart, kind & one of the hardest working team members. Thank you Kara for a great job done! #Bellpride @brettguthrie8 @brianfrombell pic.twitter.com/8H46S3prI6 — Bell Nursery (@BellNursery) July 22,…

US: Sizeable benefits of shipping by ocean freight

Prime Group has long specialized in import logistics and export logistics support for produce and perishables goods such as seafood, flowers, and pharmaceuticals – specialty items that need to be shipped quickly and with maximum “personal” attention paid to freshness and quality. But not all cargo is…