May 21, 2015

Use Configure this Summer to Maximize Hosta Quality Next Spring

A blog is a conduit for timely information, right? Yes, it is! But, it is also a personal communication from me (the writer) to you (the reader). So, I am going to take just a minute to “rant” about one of my pet peeves. Having...
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May 8, 2015

Controlling Flower Stalk Height in Lavender ‘Phenomenal’

Professor Joyce Latimer Blog

In this video we evaluated plant growth regulators (PGRs), Dazide, Dazide/Citadel tank mix, Piccolo 10 XC and Concise for growth regulation of flower stalk growth in a new, vigorous lavender from Peace Tree Farm, the cultivar Phenomenal. Liners were donated by Peace Tree Farm and...
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May 4, 2015

Improving Crop Quality by Tank Mixing Configure and Piccolo

Professor Joyce Latimer Blog

Many tank mixes are designed to provide a synergistic effect. In other words, you can use lower rates of both products to get the same or greater efficacy. Although we have found no synergism with tank mixes of Configure (6-BA, Fine Americas, Inc.) and growth...
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Apr 22, 2015

Early Configure Applications to Enhance Plant Quality

Professor Joyce Latimer Blog

This video shows how the PGR, Configure (BA, benzyladenine, from Fine Americas, Inc.), can improve plant quality for both producers and consumers. Early applications during liner production increases the number of branches on the finished liners. In some crops like Gaura ‘Siskiyou Pink’, a single...
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Apr 6, 2015

Configure is Ideal for Branching Your Echinacea

Professor Joyce Latimer Blog BA, branching, bulking, Configure, Echinacea, herbaceous perennials

One of the truly niche fits for Configure is the production of Echinacea. Configure is a benzyladenine (6-BA) product that Fine Americas, Inc. introduced to the market in 2008 to enhance branching. Since then it has become a regular tool used by many Echinacea producers...
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Mar 11, 2015

New PGR Resources

Dr. Brian Whipker Blog Calculating Rates, Guides, PGR apps, PGRs

Here’s a listing of new information about PGRs For plant growth regulator information, greenhouse growers have a number of online and electronic information sources available. This post highlights some of the latest information about PGRs utilized for ornamental crops. e-GRO Mobile Rate App This spring,...
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Feb 9, 2015

Maximizing Results With Collate®

Dr. Brian Whipker Blog

One of the most cost effective option for improving plant structure, preventing early flowering, and controlling excessive plant growth is Collate® (ethephon). This article highlights some recommendations for getting the most out of your foliar spray applications. By Brian E. Whipker, North Carolina State University...
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Jan 19, 2014

Fresco Foliar Sprays Counteract Paclo Residual in Recirculating Irrigation Water

Dr. Brian Whipker Blog

Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are excellent management tools for controlling excessive stem elongation. By far the major workhorse used by growers is paclobutrazol (Piccolo, Piccolo 10XC, Bonzi, Paczol, Downsize) because it has a high level of activity and it is cost-effective. Many large growers often...
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