University of Florida’s 2014 Industry Poinsettia Trial Field Day Set for Dec. 9
The University of Florida’s 2014 Industry Poinsettia Trial Field Day will take place Dec. 9, 9:15 a.m.2 p.m., at the UF Environmental Horticulture Greenhouse Complex in Gainesville.
The trials are sponsored by poinsettia breeder companies and this year there are 129 varieties from Beekenkamp, Dümmen, Selecta/Ball, and Syngenta. Emphasis is on the newer and more important varieties, with many being shown for the first time.
On the industry day for commercial growers, GPN’s consulting editor Dr. Jim Barrett will lead a discussion on the poinsettia varieties and education sessions from Dr. Lance Osborne and Dr. Paul Fisher will cover alternatives to neonicitinoid pesticides, and new production technologies including automated irrigation, mobile apps, and fertilizer strategies.
Lunch will be provided and is sponsored by Syngenta.
Registration is free at http://ufpoinsettia.eventbrite.com. Registration also will be avilable onsite.
For questions or additional information, contact Dr. Barrett at jbarrett@ufl.edu and Dr. Fisher at pfisher@ufl.edu.
The university’s Poinsettia Show and Sale for Master Gardeners and the public will take place December 11 and 12.