Grow Pro Series: Managing Peat Shortages

Welcome to the American Floral Endowment's Grow Pro Webinar Series! Throughout this series, our nationally recognized researchers, hosts, and speakers will offer ‘how-to’ advice based on AFE-funded and other research projects to help the industry navigate through these ever-changing growing challenges. The webinar topics are current and offer long-term opportunities for growers to focus on increased profit, greater sustainability, and improved labor efficiency. Each session includes a presentation and interactive Q&A. To see the full series calendar visit endowment.org/GrowPro.

The March 19th session of our series focuses on managing peat shortages.

With peat shortages, supply chain uncertainty, and environmental concerns (and even restrictions in some parts of the world), many growers are looking to reduce their peat use. However, when switching to new substrate components, questions can arise about changes in cost, crop quality, crop uniformity, substrate stability, fertilizer requirements, water management, and more. This webinar will give growers insight on how to effectively and efficiently deal with peat shortages and successfully use peat alternatives in their operation.

Topics will include:
• How growers can plan and prepare for peat shortages
• Practical ways for growers to reduce their peat use and incorporate alternative substrates and substrate components
• Different type of peat alternatives available and their properties compared to peat
• Choosing the right substrate for your crop

Speaker: Dr. Brian Schulker, Jiffy
Moderator: Karen Schneck, Scotts Miracle-Grow

Chaptes:
00:00 Intro
02:38 Managing Peat Shortages
44:14 Q & A