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Horticulture
1 September 2020
This trial was designed to investigate the varietal susceptibility of a wide range of commercially grown varieties of column stocks to assist growers in their management of Fusarium oxysporum
7 June 2022
Research on novel cut-flower crops, cut-flower trials and programme and cultivar comparisons
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25 November 2021
This information sheet summarises the trials to assess the market potential of new spray carnation varieties from Hilverda Kooji.
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21 June 2022
This factsheet summarises the cultural requirements and production methods of lisianthus and the trials undertaken on the crop at the Cut Flower Centre.
25 November 2021
The Cut Flower Centre (CFC) is based at Rookery Farm, Holbeach St Johns, Lincolnshire. its aim, with funding from the AHDB, is to offer independent trialling of a range of cut flowers crops, evaluate new production methodologies and examine new cultural techniques in the UK.
1 June 2022
Understanding impatiens downy mildew disease and control options - a poster
21 June 2022
Fusarium oxysporum is a major problem in protected cut flower crops, especially column stocks (Mattiola incana) and lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum), the disease often gives rise to considerable economic losses. This poster summarises our research results
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25 November 2021
This information sheet summarises the commercial production of cut flower antirrhinums drawing on trials work from the Cut Flower Centre.
23 May 2022
This factsheet covers the identification, biology and control of whitefly, both native and quarantine species, that are important pests of protected ornamental crops in the UK.
14 January 2022
This factsheet provides a summary of the herbicide options for weed control in outdoor flower crops.
17 February 2022
This factsheet offers further advice on the management of the metalaxyl-M resistant downy mildew strain.
23 February 2023
These pages provide guidance on disease recognition and the basic biology of each pathogen to assist in the selection of the most appropriate cultural and chemical control strategies for diseases of pansy and viola..