ISHS Acta Horticulturae 150: International Symposium on Substrates in Horticulture other than Soils In Situ
PINE BARK AS SUBSTRATE FOR PRIMULA AND PETUNIA |
| Authors: | C. Deulofeu, J. Aguila Vila |
| Abstract:
In this paper the possibilities of preparing suitable substrate -- using composting pine bark from Spain are discussed. The composting of the pine bark is scientifically controlled giving a substrate with recommended physical properties for ornamental plants. The concentrations of Mn are well below toxic levels. Preliminary -- trials show that it is suppressive for Rhizoctonia. The experiments done with Primula sp. and Petunia sp. show that it is a suitable substrate capable of substituting spaghnum peat. | |
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