Hilgardia
Hilgardia
Hilgardia
University of California
Hilgardia

Rooting bed test: Soil conditioner in nursing bed eased chrysanthemum transplanting

Author

Edward J. Bowles

Author Affiliations

Edward J. Bowles is Farm Advisor, Santa Clara County, University of California.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 7(10):14-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v007n10p14. October 1953.

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Abstract

A synthetic soil conditioner, CRD-186—Krilium—was tested in rooting beds of commercially grown chrysanthemums for its influence on total root growth and the transplant operation.

Bowles E. 1953. Rooting bed test: Soil conditioner in nursing bed eased chrysanthemum transplanting. Hilgardia 7(10):14-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v007n10p14

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