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THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE FOR COMMERCIAL GROWERS
AUGUST 2020 | VOLUME 30, NUMBER 8
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On the Cover
With large lacecap flowers
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FEATURES
20 Controlled Environment Agriculture
Fertilizing Specialty Leafy Greens
The first article in a three-part series focuses on
producing healthy leafy green crops using appropriate
fertilizer concentrations.
By Christopher J. Currey, Jean O. Yost and Rachel M. Sporer
24 2020 California Spring Trials
New Edible Varieties for 2021
In June and July, we reported on the new ornamental
introductions that made their debut during the virtual
California Spring Trials this year. This month, we're
sharing the new home-garden crops to add to your
vegetable production!
By Jasmina Dolce
30 Management
Making Capital Expenditure Decisions
During Times of Uncertainty, e.g.,
COVID-19
Where and how you decide to invest within your
business will determine its success tomorrow.
By Kevin Short, Adam VanWingerden and
Stephen VanWingerden
34 Management
AI-Driven IPMs Are the New Normal
New technology can help detect issues sooner, reduce
input costs and allow growers to shift labor.
By Carl Silverberg
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38 Market Trends
What Consumers See in Their Garden
of the Future
As the National Garden Bureau celebrates its 100th
anniversary, the organization surveyed consumers to
gain insight into current gardening trends. Here is what
they had to say.
By Diane Blazek
42 Culture Report
Hydrangea Game Changer Series
The world's first daylength-neutral hydrangea saves
months of crop time, delivering incredible flowers in
just 14 weeks from URC!
By Jim Devereux
COLUMNS
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16 Duets
Inside the World of Home Gardening
By Peter Konjoian and Jeff Lowenfels
44 Vaughn's View
Salient 2021 Annual Introductions:
Southern Style
By Vaughn Fletcher
50 Technically Speaking
Height Control of Perennials:
What Works and What Doesn't
By Erik Runkle
Spring Trials
ALL EYES ON 2021
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INSIDE:
Dr. Bugs on Broad Mites
Using Artificial Intelligence
Indoor Propagation
JULY 2020
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6 Editor's Report
8 Industry News
10 Chat Room
40 New Products
49 Classifieds/Ad Index
Perspectives
Equipping Growers with Towering
Substrate Solutions
By Daniel Norden
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GREENHOUSE PRODUCT NEWS
Miss our July issue?
It's now available to view on
gpnmag.com
in as little as 14 weeks, this new
introduction is changing the
hydrangea game. Turn to
page 42 to learn more.
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