SAF’s Marketer of the Year contest accepting submissions until May 31

The Society of American Florists 30th Annual Marketer of the Year contest is now accepting submissions. The contest recognizes original, successful marketing efforts and is open to any SAF retailer, wholesaler, importer, manufacturer, or grower. The deadline to apply is May 31. Any floral company that is an SAF member with a marketing campaign executed … ادامه

Profile Products promotes one, adds three to horticulture business

Profile® Products has promoted Michael Moore to regional sales manager for the Southeastern United States and added three new hires for the Profile® Growing Solutions business: Nelson Gonzalez, Michael Hull, and Gary Sainsbury. In this role, Michael Moore will represent Profile’s full horticulture product portfolio while leading sales in the Southeast. Moore joined Profile in … ادامه

Mark Rowland appointed as UK/Ireand account manager at CMW Horticulture

Mark Rowland has been appointed as UK/Ireland Account Manager for CMW Horticulture Ltd, part of the Bosman van Zaal group. Mark has a passion for horticulture, which stems from his early years. He took a National Diploma in Horticulture at Pershore College of Horticulture before working as a Grower for a period of 6 years. … ادامه

What nutrients are in your substrate?

Growers have many options for fertilizing their crops, ranging from controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) to water-soluble fertilizers (WSFs) or a combination of the two options. Optimizing fertilizer strategies to produce visually appealing plants while minimizing inputs is important. One source of plant-available nutrients that is commonly overlooked is pre-plant starter charges incorporated into the substrate at … ادامه

Why maintaining magnesium is important

Magnesium (Mg) is essential for plant growth; however, it can often be forgotten in our fertilizer regiments. On average, plants require Mg in greater concentrations than most other elements other than nitrogen (N), potassium (K), and calcium (Ca). In many areas of the United States, there is adequate Mg available concentrations of 25-50 ppm Mg … ادامه

“We wanted the substrate to be a functional part of the propagation and production process”

Propagation media supplier Oasis Grower Solutions states that ” there’s no single, one-size-fits-all substrate solution for precision hydroponics in controlled growing environments. Or at least there shouldn’t be. Controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) growers navigating climate change and indoor farming’s rapid evolution need substrates aligned with their challenges and competitive needs.” Oasis AeroSelec PlugSheet engineered foam substrate, … ادامه

MNP / Suntory launches new employer brand hub

The breeding company MNP / Suntory has launched Werkenbijmnpflowers.com, a platform aimed at how people perceive the workplace environment at the company based in Leimuiderbrug. Werkenbijmnpflowers.com isn’t just another recruitment platform; it’s a journey into the heart and soul of MNP / Suntory in Leimuiderbrug (NL). More than just a breeding company, MNP / Suntory … ادامه