by Jim Nau (Editor), Bill Calkins (Editor), Allison Westbrook (Author)
Master the Art of Greenhouse Crop Production. This comprehensive guide equips professional plant growers with the latest techniques for successful and sustainable floriculture. Learn to optimize plant growth, manage pests, and control diseases in real-world greenhouse settings.
Ball RedBook, Volume 2 delivers practical insights on:
- Optimizing water quality and substrate selection
- Implementing effective mineral nutrition and irrigation strategies
- Controlling pests and diseases with integrated management techniques
- Producing over 215 flower, herb, and vegetable crops, including hemp/cannabis
Transform your greenhouse into a thriving, efficient, and profitable operation. Perfect for growers seeking to enhance their expertise and stay ahead in the ever-evolving horticulture industry.
Author Biography
Jim Nau is a retired Cultural Advisor and Horticultural Historian to the Ball Horticultural Company, and also author of the Ball Culture Guide. Bill Calkins is a senior editor/digital editor with Ball Publishing. Allison Westbrook has over 15 years of experience in the horticulture industry, a Master of Science in Agriculture, Plant Health from Washington State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Horticulture and Design from Purdue University. She currently works for Midwest Groundcovers in St. Charles, Illinois.
Number of Pages: 696
Dimensions: 1.8 x 11.1 x 8.7 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: June 25, 2021
