Penn State Poinsettia Pointers
October 17, 2007 Penn State University will hosts its poinsettia growers trial and a day of education at Dan Schantz Farm & Greenhouses in Zionsville, Pa., on Nov. 8.
Growers will rise and shine for evaluation of the trials from 7:30 to 9:45 a.m. with the educational program beginning at 10 a.m. with a lineup of nationally known speakers:
- Clemson University’s Dr. James Faust on growing poinesttias cool while maintaining quality. Growers can view the cold trials. Faust also will discuss solving common poinsettia problems.
- Stan Pohmer asks the industry “Are we going in the right direction?”
- Entomologist Dr. Richard Lindquist, formerly of The Ohio State University and now with OHP, presents management if insects and mites on poinsettias.
- Dr. Kerry Richards on using pesticides safely
The group of speakers also will answer questions growers bring in to the World Famous Poinsettia Problem Clinic.
This program is organized by Penn State Extension agent Warren Goll. He can be reached at 610-690-2655.
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