Keeping Cuts Current   Greenhouse Product News April 2005   By John Dole
The most updated cut seed, perennial and woody trial results from growers all over the United States and trialers at NC State University.
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STS Available Again   Greenhouse Product News October 2004   By John Dole, William Fonteno and Sylvia Blankenship
With two products available, we set out to determine in which situations AVB and/or Ethylbloc is the optimum treatment.
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Avoiding Top Problems of Poinsettias   Greenhouse Product News July 2002   Brian E. Whipker, Colleen Warfield, Raymond Cloyd, James L. Gibson and Todd J. Cavins
Poinsettias can, at times, be a problematic crop, but being aware of the more common nutritional, physiological and insect and disease-related problems encountered during production can help reduce the headaches. By watching for potential problems, understanding their causes and knowing the proper corrective actions to take, one can avoid most of these issues.
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Which Poinsettias do Consumers Prefer?   Greenhouse Product News April 2002   Jim Barrett, Rick Schoellhorn and Allen Hammer
Consumer surveys were conducted at Purdue University and the University of Florida, and the results are presented here. While there are some differences in the details of the results, the general information generated by the two studies provides important information.
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Producing Woody Cut Stems   Greenhouse Product News April 2002   Lane Greer and John M. Dole
Enterprising cut flower growers are looking for new species and cultivars to provide their customers with different products and enhance sales. At the same time, upscale retail florists are discovering what European florists have known for years: Adding woody cuts to an arrangement can immediately add height and uniqueness. Woody cut branches are used not only for their flowers, but also for fruit, stems and foliage. In addition, woody plant species with decorative stems and berries can be harvested in the fall, winter and early spring when other field cuts are not available and provide growers with sales during the off-season.
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Marketing and Production Basics of Field Cut Production   Greenhouse Product News March 2002   John M. Dole and Lane Greer
Commercial, field-grown cut flower production encompasses an incredible array of plant materials, including fresh, dried and preserved flowers, stems and berries. A large portion of fresh and dried cuts in North America is grown outdoors. Cuts are marketed through a variety of channels — some summer-only, others year-round. Proper selection of plant materials can allow year-round production, although harvests will be limited during the winter in temperate climates.
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Producing Vegetative Petunias and Calibrachoa   Greenhouse Product News February 2002   John M. Dole, Brian E. Whipker and Paul V. Nelson
In the following article we will discuss how to cost-effectively grow petunias and calibrachoas with an emphasis on the areas we have been researching: propagation and growth (vine) control.

What Really Causes Stretch?   Greenhouse Product News January 2002   Paul V. Nelson, Chen-Young Song, and Jin-Sheng Huang
Does ammoniacal nitrogen cause stretch in plants, or conversely, does the alternative nitrogen source, nitrate, cause compactness? What does your experience indicate? Do you have all of the facts?
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