CONTENTS THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE FOR COMMERCIAL GROWERS FEBRUARY 2021 | VOLUME 31, NUMBER 2 24 On the Cover J'Adore is a unique and versatile choice for extending the poinsettia season into February. Think Valentine's Day! To learn more about poinsettia options, turn to page 18. (Photo: Dümmen Orange) 18 FEATURES DEPARTMENTS 18 Variety Information Poinsettia Trials Provide Memorable Additions to the Industry As you plan for 2021, consider trying out these new genetics that stood out at trials last year. By Trevor Hilburn 24 Marketing Make Way for Monarda The National Garden Bureau has declared 2021 as Year of the Monarda in its perennials category. What developments have been made in monarda, and where is it going? By Jasmina Dolce 28 Research Making Sense of Light Sensors Learn to convert radiation data from your environmental computer into daily light integral. By Roberto G. Lopez and Erik S. Runkle 34 Culture Report Plectranthus Velvet Collection A vast improvement in breeding, Velvet plectranthus offers large flowers, bright color and superior strength. By Chuck Pavlich 4 FEBRUARY 2021 GPNMAG.COM 36 COLUMNS 14 Perspectives Integrated Pest Management in a Public Garden - Lessons Learned By Rachel Schnaitman 16 Duets Advancing an Industry: Grower Association, University and Government Interdependence By Peter Konjoian and Justin Marotta 36 Vaughn's View Vibrant and Resilient Deco Containers By Vaughn Fletcher 42 Technically Speaking Greenhouse Sanitation Decreases Pest Problems By Erik Runkle and Paul Fisher 6 Editor's Report 8 Industry News 12 Chat Room 32 New Products 40 Variety Spotlight 41 Classifieds/Ad Index gpn GREENHOUSE PRODUCT NEWS Celebrate the Sunflower p. 26 JANUARY 2021 2021 GPN/NEXUS INSIDE: A Window Box Trial Controlling Weeds in Containers INTERN of the YEAR GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA SERVICES GPNMAG.COM Miss our January issue? It's now available to view on gpnmag.comhttp://www.GPNMAG.COM http://www.gpnmag.com http://www.GPNMAG.COM