Pot & bedding plants
Top Fact:
Typically short term ornamentals grown for a specific season. Poor plant quality can lead to delay in stock for perfect selling window or a reduced sales price. Here strong rooted plants with a strong leaf and flower colour are vital. Plants also need the ability to root out quickly when planted out after purchase. High EC fertigation and excessive nitrate N usage can create weak plants more susceptible to pest and disease so balanced nutrition is important as are the considerations for nutrient release and availability in peat free growing media.
Top Fact:
Typically short term ornamentals grown for a specific season. Poor plant quality can lead to delay in stock for perfect selling window or a reduced sales price. Here strong rooted plants with a strong leaf and flower colour are vital. Plants also need the ability to root out quickly when planted out after purchase. High EC fertigation and excessive nitrate N usage can create weak plants more susceptible to pest and disease so balanced nutrition is important as are the considerations for nutrient release and availability in peat free growing media.

