Free webinar on plant growth retardants

Erik Runkle<runkleer@msu.edu>, Michigan State University Extension, Department of Horticulture -

View this recorded webinar to learn about using PGRs on aggressive spring and summer floriculture crops.

PGR webinar information.What's the best way to manage aggressive seed- and cutting-propagated bedding plants as well as herbaceous perennials? Two experts on the subject, Erik Runkle (Michigan State University) and Kevin Forney (Fine Americas, Inc.), presented an hour-long webinar on April 12th. You can now watch the webinar through the Greenhouse Grower magazine website.

The topics that were discussed include:

  • Choices in PGR products
  • Successful application strategies
  • Choosing the “right” PGR for the job
  • Controlling hard-to-control species
  • Resources for more PGR information.

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