PRODUCTION AND POSTHARVEST PROTOCOLS FOR CUT LUPINE AND PENSTEMON
Abstract:
New cut flower introductions increase interest and selection availability for consumers and retailers and allow growers to pick species and cultivars ideally suited for their climates. Two underutilized species are annual penstemon (Penstemon grandiflorus Nutt.) and garden lupines (Lupinus polyphyllus Lindl.). The objectives of this research were to 1) determine the effects of production temperature and transplant age on stem length and number, flower quality and profitability for Lupinus polyphyllus ‘Tutti Frutti’ and ‘Russell’ mixes and Penstemon grandiflorus ‘Esprit Mix’, 2) investigate ethylene sensitivity and effectiveness of 1- MCP and STS, and 3) the appropriate postharvest treatments for each species including use of commercial floral preservatives, holding solutions, sucrose pulses, and tolerance to floral foam
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Keywords: ICFG Hill 2009-2010 Midterm Report
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