Substrates and fertilizers for organic container production of herbs, vegetables, and herbaceous ornamental plants grown in greenhouses in the United States
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- 作者：Stephanie E. Burnetta ; sburnett@maine.edu" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; stephanie.burnett@umit.maine.edu" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Neil S. Mattsonb ; Kimberly A. Williamsc
- 关键词：Compost ; Liquid organic fertilizer ; National organic program ; Organo-mineral fertilizer ; Tomatoes ; Vegetable transplants
- 刊名：Scientia Horticulturae
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：29 August 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：208
- 期：Complete
- 页码：111-119
- 全文大小：612 K
文摘
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We provide a literature review of organic substrates and fertilitizers in greenhouse production of containerized plants in the United States.
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Organic and conventional substrate components are similar, but organic components often include compost and lack a synthetic wetting agent.
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Organic substrates and fertilizers are managed through the use of compost, substrate-incorporated fertilizers, and/or liquid fertilizers.
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Length of the production cycle, crop needs, production strategies, and regional materials availability impact organic management decisions.