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Neil Mattson is an assistant professor and floriculture Extension specialist in the Department of Horticulture at Cornell University. You can eMail him at neil.mattson@cornell.edu.

September 6, 2012
Going from greenhouse container production to hydroponics requires additional vigilance. Two researchers give tips to ensure your success.
August 14, 2012
When using controlled-release fertilizers, growers must remember to monitor electrical conductivity and pH. Researchers study these factors in fertilizer programs for poinsettias, bedding plants and d...
August 13, 2012
From bedding plant propagation to finishing, studies reveal how controlled-release fertilizers stack up against traditional water-soluble fertilizer programs.
August 6, 2012
How does the use of CRFs affect potted flowering crop production? Three studies seek to answer that question, as well as look at some of the economic and environmental benefits of using CRFs in the gr...
July 20, 2012
Heated greenhouses may cost growers more, but will high tunnels produce the same high-quality plants? Four researchers investigate.
July 18, 2012
Researchers evaluate the pros and cons of high tunnels versus heated greenhouses.
April 24, 2012
Find out if your existing irrigation system is the most efficient one or if you could be watering more wisely.
April 25, 2011
Cornell researchers offer more advice for avoiding the most salt-sensitive bedding plants and corrections for high soluble salts.
March 17, 2011
Pinpoint the sources and symptoms of salts to simplify your crop selection process and leaching practices.
February 23, 2010
The authors explain how to detect ethylene, how to take action against it and how to stop problems before they happen.