A Primer on Hydroponic Cut Tulips
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The tulip is a good example of a flower bulb crop that can be adapted to hydroponic culture. In Holland, approximately 30-35% of the cut tulip crop is forced hydroponically, and we have been evaluating this production method at Cornell over the past two seasons. While our experiences have been very positive, there are several important details to be understood and acted upon before a high quality crop can be produced. In this article, I’ll present the basics of this production technology, relate some of our research results, and speculate on the future of this technology.
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