Knowledge and its timely use is the key to sustainability and profitability; time-sensitive crops, such as poinsettia, demand close attention. Poinsettia markets have significantly changed in Alberta during the past decade. Reduced production levels are due to economic reasons. Growers switched to supply more plants to specialized markets than to commercial wholesalers. This shift necessitated a greater focus on growing top-quality plants with good shelf life.
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