This comprehensive book covers all aspects of producing perennial crops commerciallyâÂÂpropagation, fertility, media, pest and disease management, weed control, height control, and overwintering. A large section is devoted to forcing perennials into bloom to maximize sell-through at retail. Specific production guidelines are presented for 30 popular crops, including Aster, Delphinium, Hemerocallis, Hosta, Rudbeckia, and ornamental grasses. Detailed tables also offer specific recommendations for using plant growth regulators (PGRs), herbicides, and forcing schedules.
560 pp.
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