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Research Project: Evaluation of Composts for Use in Soilless Potting Media

Location: Application Technology Research Unit

Project Number: 3607-21000-015-11
Project Type: Specific Cooperative Agreement

Start Date: Jun 21, 2006
End Date: Apr 30, 2011

Objective:
The objective of this research project is to more fully evaluate and understand the quality of composts available in the region that may be suitable as partial substitutes for soil-less media, and which result in superior quality of container plants.

Approach:
To collaborate in research and testing of growing media, visits to nursery's and tabulating of nursery results, collaboration with outreach and information gathering sessions to nurseries.

   

 
Project Team
Krause, Charles - Chuck
 
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