The October 2020 issue of Greenhouse Grower offered a close look at pest and disease management, new varieties, and more. Here’s a rundown, in case you missed it.
- TreeSource Goes All In(doors) on Citrus Production: In this month’s cover story, learn how the threat of a deadly disease drove California’s TreeSource Citrus Nursery to shift all of its growing into greenhouses.
- Is Powdery Mildew What’s Really Plaguing Your Perennials? Cornell University Plant Pathologist Margery Daughtrey tells you how to determine when the disease is present.
- Key Insects to Monitor in Greenhouse Hemp: Control problematic hemp pests, including mites, aphids, and more, with these identification and management strategies.
- Shrubs and Perennials to Watch For: Dr. Allan Armitage shares a few of his favorite things in the landscape.
- 5 Top Takeaways From Trial of Hydroponic Kale Cultivars: Select the right variety for your vegetable operation with a little help from Cornell University researchers.
- Technology of the Year: A New Vision for the Future of Greenhouse Production. Check out this profile of FarmVisionAI from Illumitex.
- The Top Trends Driving Perennials and Shrub Sales: With more consumers gardening than ever before and uncertainty all around, consumers are turning to familiar plants for their home projects.
- What to Know About Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus in the Greenhouse: Once this deadly virus takes hold of your tomato crop, the damage is done. Try these eight best practices to manage the disease effectively.
- What the National Garden Bureau Has Learned About Attracting New Gardeners: Check out these five insights on how to communicate with both new and more experienced gardeners.
- Breaking Down Wood Substrates for Container-Grown Plants: This first of a two-part series highlights observations and findings on the stability, decomposition, and longevity of soilless substrates containing wood products.
- Why Now Is the Time for Greenhouse Growers to Act on Retail Trends: Greenhouse Grower Editor Janeen Wright says despite uncertainty surrounding the industry, don’t put off trying something new to push your business forward.