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Bulbs & Outdoor Flowers
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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.
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.
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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.
14 January 2022
This factsheet provides a summary of the herbicide options for weed control in outdoor flower crops.
25 November 2021
The Spray Check guide covers the legislative and practical aspects of spray application using small scale sprayers principally hand-held knapsack sprayers and powered trolley sprayers
27 September 2021
Read about how hot-water treatment (HWT) is used to manage stem nematode and basal rot in daffodil bulbs.
30 January 2023
The quality and yield of horticultural crops depends on a consistent supply of water for irrigation. The factors to consider and the steps you should take to safeguard your water supply are set out in these pages.
9 November 2021
This factsheet shows and describes symptoms of verticillium wilt on chrysanthemum.
30 January 2023
Reservoirs and tanks for storage can greatly improve the water resilience of your business.
30 January 2023
Water of irrigation can come from mains suppliers, from rainwater harvesting or collection and recycling of used water
30 January 2023
Taking water from wells, boreholes and even reservoirs is regulated to make sure all users get a fair share and the environment does not suffer
30 January 2023
Learn more about water auditing, planning for unexpected supply interruptions and how to use abstraction licences efficiently and flexibly.