Category: Q&A
Resources for Spring Greenhouse Ornamental Producers
This resource list is provided to assist producers of spring bedding plants, hanging baskets, and potted plants find practical and reliable information to improve crop production. The list is not meant to be all-inclusive. Absence from the list is not meant to imply lack of endorsement. If you have suggestions for improving the list, please […]
How can one learn the way to get produce ready to sell wholesale: wash, pack, etc.?
Selling wholesale means selling to a business or organization other than the final consumer. The way to get fresh produce ready depends on who the wholesale customer is and what their requirements are. However, there are some common practices and guidelines. Resources with additional information are provided below. General Guides Wholesale Success: A Farmer’s Guide […]
Is it safe for people transplanting to use Macho(R) insecticide in transplant water?
Macho(R) insecticide contains imidacloprid. Here is the specimen label for Macho 2F. Screenshots of safety information are in the figures below. This answer assumes use of a waterwheel transplanter.* There is some hazard but if transplanters wear PPE (personal protective equipment) indicated for applicators/handlers they should be ok. It is not considered highly toxic to people. […]