The importance of the greenhouse environment to the successful growing and merchandising of plants
Plants have optimum requirements for successful growth and development and minimizing the environment for pest and diseases. The goal of growers and plant managers should be to improve production and the health of the plants for long term success. To achieve this, a multitude knowledge and management skills are required to fulfil markets and the consumer expectations for healthy plants. Ultimately, optimal management of the total environment can equate to long terms profits and customer satisfaction for potential repeat business. In this month’s Nursery Paper, NGINA Industry Development Officer, Michael Danelon seeks to raise awareness of the importance of identifying and managing your greenhouse environment to the successful production and merchandising of plants and minimising the environment for plant pest and disease.