Comments on: Perennial Nursery Business Secret

By: Administrator

Administrator — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:36:38 +0000

You are correct that the optimal conditions are part of the equation, however in my experience the optimal conditions are more related to greenhouse temps than any other fator. I used the word “dirt” just because that is what most home gardeners would refer to it as…. not growing medium. I appreciate your comments but I still stand behind my opinion that perennials grown and sold in anything larger than 4″ pots are not woth the extra cost. Thanks again for your comments.

By: Bloomin Designs Nursery

Bloomin Designs Nursery — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:15:49 +0000

While everyone has a preference (and experience level) on what size is best to start – one thing to consider in your statement regarding the ‘Timing Chart” would be the *Footnote. Optimum conditions are probably in a controlled greenhouse. Also, it is not just a little extra dirt, but a professional growing medium (no soil).
For most gardeners, instead of 2 months, the time span difference is probably at least one year; or at least that has been our general experience comparing greenhouse vs cold frame vs outside, in the containers listed; also planted in the ground is probably slower still.

By: Benn

Benn — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:58:02 +0000

Thanks for explaining the benefits of EGP pots. Next you need to explain the new Ellepots. They are being used more and more for all types of perennial crops and I noticed you guys are using them now. Do you have the machine?