Recycling pecan wood for commercial growing substrates

(American Society for Horticultural Science) A study evaluated vegetative growth and leaf nutrient responses of chrysanthemum grown in five pecan wood chip substrate levels that substituted 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% of peatmoss by volume. Three water-soluble fertilizer rates were applied. Results showed that, with low to moderate amounts of pecan wood, further adjustments to fertilizer rate and irrigation volume would support sustainable fertigation practices, reduce dependence on peatmoss, and provide a value-added recycling option for pecan growers.

Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - March 21, 2016 Category: Biology Source Type: news