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2019 Open Day Handout
For those of you who did not attend this years Open Day, the handout can be downloaded at by clicking the link below. https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Events/Horticulture/Event%20Docs/Final%20Booklet%20NCFC.pdf
Week 35 (2019) Update
The Bulrush trial into alternative growing media for lilies is progressing well with the stems now forming buds. At this stage there is no real difference between the treatments. The veronica which were disbudded at the beginning or last week are now developing into sprays and should be ready to harvest in a few days. […]
Week 34 (2019) Update
The Eucomis are in full flower this week and some of the varieties, especially Sparkling Burgundy (see left hand photo) are spectacular with the stem length exceeded 90cms? However the premium price that would be commanded for these stems would probably make it a florist rather than a supermarket product. The Gomphrena is now starting […]
Week 33 (2019) Update
The first planting of Lepidium “Green Dragon” has been flowering over the past couple of weeks but was cleared this week. Despite what looked like premature budding soon after planting, eventual stem length of the crops was 65 to 75 cms. The outdoor planting of Eryngium has established well and planting through Mypex seems to […]
Week 32 (2019) Update
The Japanese stocks flower trial was completed this week with the 3 colours of Anytime being the last to flower. Assessments of the stem length and weight have been taken for all planting and will be available in the final report but to summarise, all of the Japanese varieties have consistently produced a longer stem […]
