Best practices for poinsettias: New genetics helping growers boost yield, lower costs; but growing practices have changed

摘要

Poinsettia has long been a staple holiday crop plagued with high cost, low margins, and cultural challenges that result in lower grade and yield. Modern poinsettia genetics have helped growers increase yield and reduce production costs. Growing thesenewer varieties requires that we re-address long-held growing practices. This article is an attempt to do that.