Canada's Organic Science Cluster

Activity C.9: Production of organic cuttings and pot plants

Objectives:

This project aims to develop a sustainable, 100% organic growing system for greenhouse ornamental cuttings and pot plants through the selection of an adequate growing medium and fertilization schedule with a specific objective of reducing its carbon footprint.  This will include: 

1. Selecting an appropriate organic container (handling facility, life time, cost, footprint) therefore reducing the use of non biodegradable polymers;
2. Selecting an optimal organic growing media;
3. Developing an organic fertilization and irrigation schedule;
4. Studying the effect of organically acceptable plant growth promoters on growth and plant quality;
5. Surveying consumer acceptance for organic ornamental pot plants;
6. Analyzing the environmental footprint and economics of an organic production system compared to a conventional growing system.

Learn More:

• Activity Summary
• Background and Supporting Documents
• Activity Researchers

Interesting Results to Date:

• NEW!! Ornamental Potted Plants: Production under Organic Fertilization
• Organic ornamentals: Canadian researchers look beyond organic food
• Stay tuned for more reports, newspaper articles, and extension bulletins related to this activity.

 

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