TREC-LI-2004-08

Using SmartGrow and optimizing fertilizer application

 to Improve Hibiscus Production

  

Tested at J&R Exotic Foliage

18250 SW 232nd St

Homestead, Fl 33170

Yuncong Li, Associate Professor

Tropical Research and Education Center

University of Florida

18905 SW 280 Street, Homestead, FL 33031

 July 22, 2004

RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON THIS PROJECT:

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USING SMARTGROW MATS ON TOP OF POT AND

 APPLYING 45 G/POT WILL PRODUCE:

        1. NATURAL WEED SUPPRESSION SUCCESS

            FROM 90%-100%

        2. LESS EVAPORATION AND MORE WATER IN

            CONTAINER.

        3. LESS FERTILIZER LEACHING LOSS.

        4. ENOUGH NUTRIENTS FOR FULL PRODUCTION

            CYCLE.

        5. HEALTHY HIBISCUS WITH DARK GREEN

            LEAVES AND MORE FLOWER