THE CARNATION GROWER'S HANDBOOK

A Practical Guide to Propagation, Planting, Pinching, Feeding, Supporting, Pest Management, Cutting, and Growing Beautiful Carnations

von Elena W. Miller

174 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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Grow beautiful carnations with stronger stems, healthy roots, balanced branching, and dependable flowers for gardens and cutting.The Carnation Grower's Handbook is a practical guide covering propagation, planting, pinching, feeding, supporting, containers, protected growing, pest management, diseases, cut-flower harvesting, and long-term plant renewal.Carnations vary greatly in growth habit. Standard florist carnations, spray carnations, border types, and dwarf pot varieties require different approaches to branching, disbudding, spacing, support, and harvesting. This handbook shows you how to match the technique to the plant you actually grow.Inside, you'll learn how to: - Choose standard, spray, border, dwarf, and fragrant carnation varieties- Propagate named cultivars successfully from stem cuttings- Grow carnations from seed and understand seedling variation- Prepare well-drained soil and maintain healthy crowns- Plant and space carnations for airflow and easy care- Pinch young plants to control branching and flowering time- Support and train long stems before they begin to lean- Water deeply while maintaining air around the roots- Feed without creating soft, overly lush growth- Grow carnations successfully in containers and protected structures- Recognize aphids, thrips, spider mites, rust, wilt, and other problems- Manage standard carnations through disbudding- Understand spray carnations and clustered flower production- Reduce split calyx and other flower-quality problems- Harvest, condition, store, transport, and care for cut stems The guide also covers ethylene and vase life, cultivar trials, winter decisions, plant renewal, sanitation, integrated pest management, record keeping, and practical troubleshooting.Whether you're growing patio carnations, fragrant garden plants, spray flowers, or long florist stems, this handbook provides a practical system for stronger plants and beautiful blooms.Build strong roots, pinch with purpose, support early, and harvest at the right stage.

• Reihe: Independently published
• ISBN: 9798175352376
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 18.09.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Independently published