Steady rise in Canadian

Hi-tech greenhouses typify the main flower-producing regions in Canada, which are close to the border with the US to where the majority of products will be sold.

Clean start with new greenhouse

Strong border trade has allowed one Canadian gerbera grower to expand his facilities just the way he wants.

Biodegradable pots for consumers need to be better

Biodegradable plant containers are environmentfriendly, can be produced from renewable resources, can be composted and save labour because the plants can be placed into the ground with the container. However, the market and the end-user also need to be taken into account.

Design of pots allows air-pruning of roots

The shape of pots has been turned upside down to improve the efficiency of root growth which in turn produces larger plants more quickly.

Crop management is only part of the business

Traditionally, management is based on crop production but many more aspects, such as marketing, administration and personnel need to be considered carefully.

Research sheds new light on Protea

An Euro-African research project has generated many unknown facts and surprising information which should enable the protea industry to take further steps in the international marketplace.

Roses go back to their roots

It is increasingly common in northern Europe for cut roses to be grown on their own roots rather than grafted onto a rootstock.

Influences on natural ventilation

Wind and the difference in temperature between the inside and outside of a greenhouse have varying effects on natural ventilation depending on the time of the year.

Numerous options when considering a growing medium

Many growers of the same kind of crop will use the same kind of growing medium but there are many other media to consider.

Characteristics of stone wool

Choosing the right stone wool is not easy. Since the early 1970s, when it was first introduced for

horticultural use, the number of brands and types has increased considerably.

Combined forces establish image of Christmas bush

Collaboration by Christmas bush growers in Australia has resulted in a standard product with a good image which is helping to improve sales in Japan and the US.