The Ecke Poinsettia Manual

The Ecke Poinsettia Manual

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Book Description
The Paul Ecke Ranch, the world's largest poinsettia breeder, shares its expertise on how to grow and market the number one Christmas flower. This manual provides everything a grower needs to know about producing and selling this pervasive crop of red, pink, yellow, purple, speckled, and marbled flowers. Every phase of production is covered, from propagation and vegetative growth to height control and postproduction care. Aspects of crop care such as nutrition, watering, lighting, and pest control are presented. The sales and marketing of poinsettias, handling after harvest, and retail displays are also discussed.

The Ecke Poinsettia Manual,Paul Ecke III,PhD, James E. Faust,Jack Williams,Andy Higgins,Ball Publishing,1883052416,Florist Crops,Flowers - General,Gardening,Gardening / Horticulture,Gardening/Plants,Poinsettias,Agriculture & related industries,Gardening / Flowers / General

Book Contents:

1. The Evergreen Expert (Expert)
2. The Garden Lover's Guide to the West
3. The Grand Masters of Maine Gardening: And Some of Their Disciples
4. The Lunar Garden: Planting by the Moon Phases
5. The Mittleider Gardening Course
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8. The Organic Gardening Bible : Successful Gardening the Natural Way
9. The Perfect Pumpkin : Growing/Cooking/Carving
10. The Prairie Garden : Seventy Native Plants You Can Grow in Town or Country

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