Greenhouse gerberas

Byrne, T; Nelson, R; Harding, J

Greenhouse gerberas

Authors

Thomas G. Byrne
Robert L. Nelson
James Harding

Authors Affiliations

Thomas G. Byrne is Specialist Department of Environmental Horticulture, University of California, Davis; Robert L. Nelson is Staff Research Associate; Department of Environmental Horticulture, University of California, Davis; James Harding is Professor Department of Environmental Horticulture, University of California, Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 31(9):21-22. DOI:10.3733/ca.v031n09p21. September 1977.

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Abstract

Cut flowers are a sizeable commodity in California. Last year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Crop Reporting Board, the three major greenhouse species alone—carnations, chrysanthemums, and roses—were valued in excess of $83 million at the nursery. In addition, about 50 other species, including field-grown, accounted for perhaps another $50 million. It appears that most of these flowers were initially selected for commercial culture for reasons other than flower productivity.

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