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Are you looking for a new crop to incorporate on your farm? Consider #artichokes! At HAEC, Evelyn "Prissy" Fletcher is evaluating a secondary market for the crop—cut flowers. Small test groups at a local farmers' market quickly SOLD OUT the unique and fragrant blooms. In West Central Florida, Shinsuke Agehara's team has exceeded California's average yield per acre with 'Imperial Star' variety and gibberellic acid. He is working to identify additional varieties that can match the average yield. Although there are no official records showing how many acres of artichokes are grown in Florida, our experts are continually trying to get farmers to produce the vegetable, and there may be opportunities for qualified growers to participate in developing this growing crop industry. More on our efforts with artichokes 🔗 bit.ly/48EVH3k

𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐉𝐞𝐭® 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬! Specialized spray tips can significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of your orchards, vineyard, and specialty crops applications. TeeJet® Technologies offers a range of spray tips specifically designed to meet the unique needs of these crops. Here are three of our most popular spray tips: 🍇 Hollow Cone Tips: Ideal for achieving fine droplets, perfect for covering dense foliage and ensuring thorough penetration. Tips: TX, TXR, TXA, TXB, Disc & Core combinations. 🍏 Air Induction Hollow Cone Tips: Produce coarser droplets to minimize spray drift, ensuring more product reaches your target. Tip: AITXA. 🍒 Full Cone Tips: provide coarse spray with full cone pattern, making them perfect for specialty applications when more coverage is required. Tips: Disc & Core combinations, TG and FullJet. Enhance your spraying efficiency and protect your crops with TeeJet® spray tips tailored for orchards and vineyards. Upgrade today for better coverage, reduced drift, and healthier crops! #TeeJetTechnologies #TeeJet #SprayTips #Orchards #Vineyards #SpecialtyCrops #PrecisionAg #FarmTech #CropProtection #EfficientSpraying

The Northern Hemisphere’s 2024 table grape season is in full swing! The Coachella Valley (California) began their harvest three weeks ago, and the San Joaquin Valley (California) is set to start in two weeks. These regions provide optimal growing conditions for grapes, with an estimated production of 80-100 million cartons (8.6kg each). Meanwhile, in the Southern Hemisphere, we are diligently preparing for our 2024/2025 table grape season, which will commence in the first week of November and run until the end of March. We have started pruning our grapevines on the earliest farms located in the north, a crucial step to ensure optimal timing for our markets, healthy growth, and abundant fruit. By the first week of August, we anticipate the earliest vines to start with budbreak, marking the beginning of a new cycle of growth and productivity. #tablegrapeseason #grapeharvest #northernhemisphere #southernhemisphere #in2fruit #Agriculture #SustainableFarming #harvestpreparation #pruning #budbreak

The ancient Greeks and Romans cultivated various lettuce types, and it was highly prized for its medicinal properties. They believed it had sleep-inducing qualities and used it in religious ceremonies. During the Middle Ages, lettuce gained popularity in Europe, especially among the elite, and various types were developed, including butterhead and romaine varieties. In the modern era, lettuce farming expanded globally. The United States, particularly California, is one of the largest producers of lettuce in the world. California's mild climate and fertile soils make it an ideal region for lettuce cultivation. Other significant lettuce-producing countries include China, India, Spain, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Lettuce is adaptable to different climates, allowing it to be farmed in various regions across the world. Today, lettuce is a staple in salads and a popular ingredient in various cuisines worldwide. Its cultivation and consumption continue to grow, with advancements in farming techniques and increased demand for fresh produce driving its production in numerous countries. #lettucehistory #lettucefarming #farming #youngfarmer #agriculture

Cultivating Traditions, Adding Value! At Growers Transplanting, Inc., renowned for our leadership in vegetable seedling production and transplanting, we embraced a new dimension in 1988 by introducing poinsettias to our greenhouse repertoire. While we've earned acclaim for our commitment to top-tier seedlings, the addition of poinsettias represents our dedication to providing innovative, value-added services. These vibrant blooms showcase the versatility of our horticultural experts and our ability to develop solution-driven processes that cater to individual agricultural and horticultural needs. Did you know? The colorful part of the poinsettia that most people think of as a flower is actually a modified leaf called a bract. The true flowers are the small, yellow clusters in the center. It's these intricate details that make our poinsettia production a true art form. Check out these masterpieces meticulously cultivated by our amazing Team in Nipomo. Thank you for being part of our story of growth! #TeamGTI #ValueAddedServices #PoinsettiaMagic #AgricultureInnovation

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𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐉𝐞𝐭® 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬! Specialized spray tips can significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of your orchards, vineyard, and specialty crops applications. TeeJet® Technologies offers a range of spray tips specifically designed to meet the unique needs of these crops. Here are three of our most popular spray tips: 🍇 Hollow Cone Tips: Ideal for achieving fine droplets, perfect for covering dense foliage and ensuring thorough penetration. Tips: TX, TXR, TXA, TXB, Disc & Core combinations. 🍏 Air Induction Hollow Cone Tips: Produce coarser droplets to minimize spray drift, ensuring more product reaches your target. Tip: AITXA. 🍒 Full Cone Tips: provide coarse spray with full cone pattern, making them perfect for specialty applications when more coverage is required. Tips: Disc & Core combinations, TG and FullJet. Enhance your spraying efficiency and protect your crops with TeeJet® spray tips tailored for orchards and vineyards. Upgrade today for better coverage, reduced drift, and healthier crops! #TeeJetTechnologies #TeeJet #SprayTips #Orchards #Vineyards #SpecialtyCrops #PrecisionAg #FarmTech #CropProtection #EfficientSpraying

Bell pepper flower buds pruning or induced abortion of flower buds. It may seem crazy to the average Nigerian farmer to prune off flowers that will result in early fruiting. However, the benefits are enormous. Pruning of flowers/flower buds in the early stage of bell pepper plants is a Good Agronomic Practice (GAP). It helps the plant redirect the energy for fruiting into producing better foliage (leaves) and an extensive root system. It is mostly beneficial for greenhouse growers as the varieties grown in the greenhouse are indeterminate (they fruit for an extended period of time). This way, the stems are sturdy and there is sufficient leaves to act as canopy to the fruits (prevents sun scalding of fruits) and also helps provide energy (ATP) to the fruits via photosynthesis, etc. Do you prune your bell pepper plants? What other GAP do you practice on your farm? #bellpeppers #sustainableagriculture #foodsecurity #urbanfarming #goodagronomicpractices

In our October issue, Christopher J. Currey discusses PGRs. These assist growers with potted flowering and foliage plants and cut flowers. Growing ornamental floriculture crops, including potted flowering and foliage plants and cut flowers, takes a breath of knowledge and skill and we rely on countless tools, resources and techniques to get the job done. Some of the most useful tools we have are PGRs. When you first see “PGR,” you probably think of plant growth retardants... when you should be thinking plant growth regulators. There are several PGRs that can help improve floriculture crop production — saving labor and bench time and improving quality and efficiency. Read more about PGRs and Ornamental Floriculture in our latest issue: https://lnkd.in/guWbPxiZ #horticulture #floriculture #flowers #science #florists #planthealth #plantgrowth #cropproduction

In the context of quality control in floriculture, measuring the area of a flower head is crucial for several reasons: 1. Standardization and Grading: The size of the flower head can be a key factor in determining the grade of the flower. Larger or more visually appealing flower heads may be classified as higher quality, which can affect their market value. 2. Consistency in Product: For commercial growers and retailers, ensuring consistency in the size and appearance of flower heads is essential for meeting customer expectations and maintaining brand reliability. 3. Breeding and Selection: Breeders may measure flower head size to select for desired traits in new varieties, such as larger blooms or specific shapes that are appealing in the market. 4. Cultivation and Growth Monitoring: Monitoring the size of flower heads can help in assessing the health and vigor of plants. It can also be used to evaluate the effectiveness of cultivation practices, such as fertilization and irrigation. 5. Marketability and Aesthetic Appeal: The visual appeal of flowers, including the size of the flower head, plays a significant role in their marketability. Flowers with larger or more aesthetically pleasing heads are often more desirable to consumers. 6. Research and Development: In research, measuring flower head size can contribute to studies on genetics, plant physiology, and the impact of environmental factors on growth. By focusing on the area of flower heads, floriculture operations can improve product quality, enhance aesthetic value, and optimize cultivation and breeding practices, ultimately leading to better market outcomes. How do you conduct quality assurance of your crops? #petioleapp #floriculture #flowers #qualityassurance