Photo report: IFPA Floral Show 2023

The Global Fresh Produce & Floral Show, hosted in Anaheim by the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) last week, featured an impressive array…

US: SAF's Petal It Forward gives thousands a 'Reason to Smile'

The Society of American Florists' ninth annual Petal It Forward event on Oct. 18 drew in participants from 580 floral businesses in all 50 states (and…

Tube rail lift lifts heating pipes for growers

A ten-hectare greenhouse easily contains fifty kilometers of heating pipes. Lifting all those tubes off the ground during the crop rotation requires…

Great Lakes Floral Foundation inducts Jerome Raska into the Hall of Fame

On the evening of October 17, 2023, the Great Lakes Floral Foundation inducted Mr. Jerome Raska, AAF, AIFD, CF, PFCI, into the Hall of Fame. The event was…

Winner of Trike raffle at the Cultivate'23 revealed

Metazet FormFlex announced the winner of the Trike raffle that took place during the Cultivate'23. The lucky winner of the Trike is PlantPeddler from…

November 7-9 in Aalsmeer:

Trade Fair Aalsmeer starts on a Tuesday, a day earlier than other years

The three-day ornamental plant and flower show, Trade FairAalsmeer, will start a day earlier this year, from November 7-9. According to the…

Deficit irrigation strategies and titanium nanoparticles improve water use efficiency and flower quality in greenhouse-grown cut roses

This study explored the use of deficit irrigation techniques for water management in the hydroponic greenhouse cultivation of cut roses. A factorial…

Belgium: Ornamental industry recovers from a poor autumn in 2022.

An increase in the business cycle index was observed in Flemish horticulture. The business cycle index reflects the feelings of horticulturists: how do they…

China: The development peony and rose cultivation and trade in China

Over the past decade, infrastructure connectivity has ensured convenient and efficient logistics for flowers. China's flower products are sold well…

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Study: The growth and yield of Marigold flowers (Tagetes erecta L.) on Gibberellins concentration and pinching time

The tropical climate in Indonesia allows many floricultural products to grow well. Considering that the potential is still very large but has not been…

UK growers hope DEFRA review will lead to more equitable industry standards

In the UK, the upcoming review by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is seen as a crucial moment for growers and the entire horticulture…

New Zealand: Blooming tulip fields open to the public on Labour Day

Southlanders wanting to get a glimpse of a field full of color submerged in a sea of green on Labour Day can head to Edendale, as tulip-maker Triflor…

Mineral uptake and biochemical responses of hydroponically grown Rosa hybrid cv. Dulce Vita to polyamines

Among plant growth regulators, polyamines (PA) have a major role in diverse plant physiological responses throughout vegetative and reproductive phases and…

CAN: UGA Extension provides ‘boots on the ground’ to fight farmer mental health crisis

It is no secret that the success of Georgia's No. 1 industry rests in the hands of one key group: farmers. But across generations of farmers who have…

2023 Slow Flowers Summit survey recap

The 2023 Slow Flowers Summit attendee survey enjoyed a 38.6% response rate, similar to the prior two years. This level of participation and engagement…

AFE at Proflora 2023:

Two presentations and an award of recognition

Proflora, Colombia’s premier horticultural trade show, marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 30th anniversary this year. After a…

UAE: Flowers of Telangana’s Bathukamma bloom across the Gulf region

The festive fervor of Bathukamma is being witnessed not only in Telangana but also abroad. Once, the festival was ridiculed, and celebrating it in…

Dutch greenhouse companies sold well despite high gas prices

Modern greenhouses are scarce, and construction costs are high. As a result, existing greenhouses are finding owners quickly. The Energy Savings Obligation in…

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India: Prices of fruits, flowers double during festive season in Karnataka

With Ayudha Puja on October 23 and Vijayadashami on October 24, there is an increase in the demand for fruits, flowers, and vegetables, resulting in a…