Kenya: IFTEX gearing up for 10th edition

Preparations of the International Flower Trade Exhibition IFTEX 2023 are underway for its 10th edition this year. The show is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, June 6 to 8, in Nairobi, Kenya. Click here for the FloralDaily report of last year's edition. "The floorplan is looking great with many…

AT: Regional flowers from Styria

Whether for a birthday, Mother's Day, or as a small gift in between, cut flowers are and remain a popular gift. However, very few buyers know about the origin of the plant decoration. "A large…

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Webcam watches to see Moonflower cactus plant flowering

At Cambridge University Botanic Garden, they are expecting another flowering of the Moonflower cactus plant Strophocactus wittii (formerly Selenicereus wittii). It is likely this will be at night, possibly sometime over the next week, they said last week. They have set up a live webcam feed, so people can…

Evaluation of Anthurium variability (Anthurium andreanum) in the F1 population

Anthurium andreanum is one of the popular flowers in the floriculture industries and the biggest cluster in the Araceae group. Genetic variabilities of Anthurium andreanum…

GER: Plants in the Botanical Garden's tropical greenhouse have died

Neuss, North Rhine-Westphalia: Anke Kloecker loves walking through the botanical garden on Bergheimer Straße. "It's a very beautifully maintained place," she says. But last week, she ventured a look into the tropical greenhouse - and spotted withered plants.  "Care has obviously been discontinued here," the…

Aqueous CO2 enrichment – what is it, and how can it help you?

The benefits of carbon dioxide enrichment have been well documented for a number of greenhouse crops, with the overall impact being accelerated growth and biomass accumulation. For most growers, adding supplemental carbon dioxide is done by burning natural gas or using compressed liquid carbon dioxide,…

That's one big Ultrafiltration solution

Mienis Water just installed the Ultrafiltration in Leamington, Canada. The 96 m3/h Ultrafiltration that Mienis Water installed is the biggest one in North America in the horticultural environment and will disinfect rain/pond water. "Since water scarcity is a big problem in the Leamington region, the…

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US (MI): Abele Greenhouse opens again after fire

The smell of soil and smoke lingered in the air Monday morning, March 20, the first day of spring, as the crew at Abele Greenhouse filled pots and planted annuals in preparation for a busy season ahead. That was just hours after a fire destroyed part of the well-known greenhouse, one of Saginaw County's…

UK: New microbial inoculant delivers tangible benefits in sustainable growing media mixes

A new ICL microbial inoculant, Vitalnova TriBoost, promotes a healthy microbiome in sustainable growing media mixes, helping boost plant vitality - optimizing plant quality while minimizing losses.  “The latest addition to our growing portfolio of tried and tested high-performance biostimulants, Vitalnova TriBoost…

"Growing media with Bacillus Pumilus suppresses the growth of root disease pathogens"

PRO-MIX Bio-Fungicide is a line of EPA-registered growing media amended with a natural, non-GMO bacterium called Bacillus pumilus PTB180.Bacillus pumilus: Rapidly colonize plant roots, forming a protective biofilm around them. Produce a polypeptide that acts as a natural fungicide, suppressing the growth…

Fertilizer producer returns to profit after huge loss in 2021

Fertilizer producer Rosier has announced its 2022 financial figures. The operating result improved compared to 2021, despite war and energy woes. At 825 thousand euros, a…

"Liquified natural gas represents up to 30% fuel savings for greenhouses"

Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER) indicated that in Mexico, during 2021, more than 14 thousand hectares were registered for greenhouses, which represents 31% of the area occupied for protected agriculture nationwide. "This type of agriculture also contributed to…

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Recognizing and preventing phytotoxicity

Sometimes products used for pest or disease management can end up injuring the crops they are meant to help. Learn how to recognize and prevent phytotoxicity from pesticide applications. Phytotoxicity can be caused by things like pesticides, air pollutants, fertilizers, or other chemicals. This Alert…

"We now have full control of our rooting container and substrate"

"We wanted full control of our rooting container and substrate," says New Hampshire young plant grower Doug Cole of D.S. Cole Growers when talking about their decision to switch from paperpots to Growcoons. About three years ago, they started to work with this propagation product, and after good first…

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Key advances in the New Era of genomics-assisted disease resistance improvement of Brassica species

Disease resistance improvement remains a major focus in breeding programs as diseases continue to devastate Brassica production systems due to intensive cultivation and climate change. Genomics has paved the way to understanding the complex genomes of Brassicas, which has been pivotal in the dissection…

Dümmen Orange brings Asia-Pacific customers together at Innovations Week in Spain

More than 35 leading propagators, growers, and industry partners from Australia, China, Japan, Vietnam, India, and Malaysia visited Dümmen Orange's facilities in Puerto Lumbreras, Spain. During the Innovations Week, they were shown a complete and innovative range of crops, concepts, and varieties, which…

"Thermal hood extends shelf life and reduces temperature damage along the logistics chain"

The new thermal hood from Ecocool offers basic protection for all temperature-sensitive products at transport interfaces, especially for air transport. The solution is particularly suitable for protecting fruit and vegetables, berries, and cut flowers and met with a gratifying response during the…

"Perfect for producers looking for something special"

"True gems do come along once in a while in the flowering pot plant segment. One of them is the new pot carnation Strawberry Eyes", says Dümmen Orange. "This eye-catching variety combines outstanding cultivation characteristics with unique flower markings and a great shelf life. So not only will it be a…

PopUp Garden now available for consumers

Introduced and nominated for the Retailers Choice Award for Best New Product at Cultivate'22, PopUp Garden is now available for consumers. It is a 3-tier modular system perfect for gardening in small spaces.  "Now anyone can create an abundant flower or edible garden even in the smallest of spaces," says Matt…

Monetary value of fresh produce imports from Mexico to US to exceed $53 billion by 2030

According to a recent report from the Center for North American Studies, CNAS, at Texas A&M University, fresh produce imports from Mexico are expected to grow substantially in…

US: Horticultural Research Institute calls for research proposals

The Horticultural Research Institute is now accepting research project proposals designed to improve green industry efficiencies and profitability. Proposals for the 2023…

"SecondFlor answers your wish of preserved flowers in the USA"

What are the advantages of using preserved flowers and plants?  The founders of SecondFlor, a platform that is one of the world leaders in the wholesaling of preserved flowers and plants, explain.   "If you’re a floral designer, you are now able to create all kind of everlasting arrangements for trunk shows, events, bouquets, centerpieces,…

Australia: Protected cropping and soilless farming study tour

Australia's premier crop production facilities are opening their doors to participants in a specialized training program. As one of the world's largest agricultural exporters, Australia's farms boast an average cash income of more than AUD 600,000 per farm between 1999 and 2022, making it an ideal…

US: Master Nursery Garden Centers recognizes top vendors for 2022

Multi-million-dollar, member-owned cooperative Master Nursery® Garden Centers (MNGC) recognized top vendors at the recent Annual Owners’ Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. As the nation’s largest independent garden center buying group, MNGC has 140 vendors providing products and services to over 500 retail…

United Selections

Peach roses are definitely great for any mixed bouquet designs. Since it adds that elegant yet luxurious touch to it.Meet our newly introduced peach-colored rose; Peach Tease.#roses #colourfulfuture #unitedselectionsbreeding pic.twitter.com/bmWd8hTvar — United Selections (@u_selections) March 22, 2023

“The product quality is maintained, ensuring a longer shelf-life”

Perishable Movements K. Ltd. is a mid-sized freight forwarding & logistics company based in Kenya, consisting of 60 employees. The company transports between 50 – 100 tons of produce per day, of which 40% needs to be cooled, such as fresh flowers, herbs & cuttings, and fruits & vegetables. Because of…