Kenya Cuttings workers handling Pelargonium | Syngenta Flowers
The propagation of cuttings, seedlings, and transplants is where the business of any greenhouse operation starts, but that doesn’t make the process any less challenging for some. The production of young plants, especially for those inexperienced with a certain genus or variety, can often lead to premature plant death and organic litter thereafter. The practices, technology, and controls of a greenhouse operation need to be optimized to reduce the risk of plant waste, leading to a higher rate of success with young plant propagation.
American Floral Endowment‘s upcoming webinar on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, as part of its ongoing Grow Pro series, will cover the fine-tuning of various greenhouse controls, equipment, and technology to ensure your young plants have the best possible chance of fruition. Covered topics of the webinar will include:
- Preparing climate and irrigation set points for young plants
- Tips for preventative maintenance and monitoring
The featured speaker for “Fine-Tune Your Greenhouse Controls for the Young Plant Season” is Dr. Paul Fisher, a Professor and Floriculture Extension Specialist at the University of Florida. Fisher completed his Ph.D. in horticulture at Michigan State University after receiving his Master of Applied Science at Lincoln University in New Zealand. In addition to his work teaching, Fisher also works on multiple projects related to applied research for the commercial greenhouse industry, including:
Willing participants can register for the webinar directly through Zoom or by visiting the Grow Pro Webinar series page on the AFE website, where information on future webinars in the series can be found. Recordings of all past Grow Pro webinars can also be found on the AFE’s YouTube channel.
