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| Growing Begonias and other flowers in Hanging Baskets
During my last year at college I began working as a Junior Grower of Greenhouse Flowers under Albert Grimm, it was great! I took part in the production of over 60 types of annuals, as well as potted vegetables and herbs. In my time there,I learned a lot and was able to work with an entire team of growers. Learning to "grow" doesnt come over night, but it helps to be surrounded by other knowledgable people and to get your feet wet! Previous to this I had grown other crops, but was limited in my knowledge of flower production.
Flower production is challenging sometimes because it is crucial to how the entire plant looks-not just the fruit will be harvested-these crops will be judged by their stems, leaves, and flowers. Often, time is the biggest pressure, since there are deadlines to meet and holidays to conquer!
My job as a Junior Grower was to manage a few greenhouse compartments. This meant analyzing water moisture content and deciding how to manually water the plants that day. The goal is to direct the plants growth the way you want it. I also mixed fertilizers, distributed biological controls, took soil samples, cared for seedlings, rooted cuttings etc. The Head Grower @ Jeffreys Greenhouses was very knowledgable. He often speaks publicly at Greenhouse Events (This year he spoke both at Grower Day in Brantford, as well as at the Canadian Greenhouse Conference Niagara Falls) and writes articles for magazines such as Greenhouse Canada. |
To read more, click below:
Interpretation of Nutrient Analysis: By Albert Grimm, Canadian Greenhouse Conference 2003
Growers Toolbox: By Albert Grimm, Greenhouse Canada, July 2010
Our Experience with IPM: Greenhouse Canada Introduces Albert Grimm, 2008
*All photos taken by Katie Job**Thank you**
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