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Greenhouse Grower recently published their Top 100 Growers for 2009. We were pleased to find that 70 of the top 100 and ALL of the top 10 growers use BioWorks products. Many trials (both initial and expansion) are also in place. We're proud to serve you all. |
| Start Your Perennial Crop with a Strong Foundation |
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By Scott Armstrong, South Region Technical Sales Manager
As you move into the late summer production on your fall and spring perennials, make sure that you take the added step to provide these crops with a strong foundation. Apply RootShield� (Granules as an incorporated mix or WP as a drench) to the plants in propagation, and/or as you are bumping up the plugs into the finished pots. This step gives you the assurance (and insurance) that you are providing that crop with 12 weeks of protection against most of your major soil diseases (Pythium, Rhizoctonia, Fusarium, Thielaviopsis, and Cylindrocladium).
- Increased overall plant health and development
- The promotion of faster root development
- The reduction of labor and chemical cost due to less applications
- Increased overall vigor of plants due to a strong root system
- 0-Hour Re-entry Interval
For the cost of just pennies per pot, you can start off that perennial plant with strong roots, assuring a strong plant for fall sales, or for the over-wintering of crops planned for next spring sales. Also, you can provide an additional 12 weeks of protection by a second application at only � rate.
Start your crop off strong and give it a great chance of success! |
| Protect Poinsettias Before Final Spacing |
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 Take all the precautions you can to ensure a stress-free environment and provide your poinsettias with the best conditions to thrive before shipping.
Insects:
Fungus gnat control - One unit of NemaShield™ , containing 100 million nematodes, is sufficient for preventing fungus gnat outbreaks or control in the beginning phase of an outbreak, and will treat treat up to 3400 sq.ft.
Whiteflies - BotaniGard� controls the early stages of insects such as whiteflies, preventing population flare-ups after you've gone to final spacing.
Root Disease:
Drench with RootShield� WP to prevent root diseases. One drench using 4oz/100 gal. (or 2oz/100 gal. for re-treatment) will protect your plants for up to 12 weeks. |
