Getting to the Roots of your
bedding plants
Bordine's Farm,
Michigan, USA
-it was amazing."
- Dave Redoutey, Propagation Grower
Propagation at Bordine’s Farm takes place during winter months when natural light levels are at their lowest. Because the farm propagates the majority of their own annuals and perennials, Bordine’s is always striving to improve transplant rates and reduce rooting time.
Redoutey pursued testing propagating Bordine’s most popular annual bedding plants and perennials including Begonia, Petunia, Geranium, and Vinca under Philips GreenPower LED toplighting. He compared test results against historical data of propagating the same plants under high pressure sodium (HPS) fixtures and natural sunlight.
When compared to HPS, the results of the four-week LED toplighting trial included:
Of the results of the LED toplighting trial, Redoutey said, “Just about everything about the results surprised me. I’m now a big believer in the Philips LEDs.”
The LED-based toplighting solution from Philips opens up new opportunities to improve winter production for greenhouse growers of not only perennials but also bedding plants, potted roses, and ornamentals as well as high-wire tomatoes and peppers, and leafy greens including lettuce and herbs.
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The right lighting solution for faster finish times, healthier plugs, and more compact growth.
Leo van der Harg
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