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Preventing Fusarium in Cut Flower Crops
Like it or not, Lisianthus growers will get to know Fusarium. Horticulturalist Bobby Bowen breaks down how to deal with the fungus among us.
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Bloom Groups, Demystified
Bloom initiation in Lisianthus is a complicated relationship between day length, light intensity and temperature.
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Let's Make a Date: Monday, October 2
On Monday, October 2 at Noon ET/9am PT, farmerbailey.com will be restocked with annual and perennial plugs for Spring 2024 shipping.
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Lisianthus Chateau 'Blue' Spotlight
For the first time, Lisianthus Chateau ‘Blue’ is blooming across America.
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Growing Mustard as a Biofumigant for Fusarium
Mustard is a well understood biofumigant effective against fusarium and other soil pests.
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WATCH Lisianthus Live
Lisianthus expert and flower farmer Bailey Hale teaches you how to grow premium Lisianthus stems in this one-hour video with Q&A.
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Lisianthus Live on February 22
“It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere with Farmer Bailey” returns with a one-hour growing lesson on our favorite cut flower crop.