The Farmer Bailey Blog

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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WATCH: Lisianthus Forever

Think like a plant to grow your best Lisianthus ever!

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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.

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