ISHS Acta Horticulturae 185: I International Protea Research Symposium
THE EFFECT OF CONTAINER MEDIA ON THE GROWTH AND ESTABLISHMENT OF LEUCADENDRON "SAFARI SUNSET" |
| Authors: | D.J. Dennis, M. Prasad |
| Abstract:
Plants were propagated in container mixes based on peat or bark with 10% of mineral soil and compared with those grown in a mineral soil mix used by nurseryman. Responses to a regular supplementary liquid fertilizer were also measured. Performance in containers was followed for six months before planting in the field after which growth and yield responses were measured for two seasons. Media based on peat or bark gave an advantage which was maintained over the first season after planting. The propagation advantage gained from the supplementary fertilizer was subsequently lost. | |
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