UK: BPPC tests autumn spectral filters

An autumn trial investigating the use of spectral filters (films) on nurseries was set up in week 34, and some differences can now be seen in the number of open flowers, in the various growing areas. Plug plants of eight species were transplanted into 6-packs and set down in five treatment areas, with the aim to achieve a marketable plant by week 46. Cyclamen were transplanted earlier, in week 22.

Treatment areas

SmartBlue (new, polytunnel covered in 2015)
SmartBlue (old, polytunnel covered in 2009)
Luminance (polytunnel)
Lumisol (Keder House)
Untreated glass

Trial species

Bellis ‘Medicis’ Mixed
Cheiranthus ‘Sugar Rush’ Mixed
Cineraria ‘Silver Dust’
Cyclamen ‘Metis Decora’ Mixed
Pansy ‘Matrix’ Autumn Select Mixed
Polyanthus ‘Piano’ Mixed
Primrose ‘Bonneli’ Mixed
Viola ‘Sorbet XP’ Autumn Select Mixed

Source: Bedding and Pot Plant Centre

Publication date: Mon 17 Oct 2016

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