Stock Cut Flower Production in Utah

Authors

Maegen Lewis, Utah State UniversityFollow
Melanie Stock, Utah State UniversityFollow
Brent Black, Utah State UniversityFollow
Dan Drost, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publisher

Utah State University

Publication Date

3-2022

First Page

1

Last Page

6

Abstract

Stock (Matthiola incana) is a cool-season annual in Utah with the highest quality stems being produced in spring and fall. Plants produce a single stem with either single or double florets that are known for their sweet and strong clove-like scent. Stock can be transplanted in the high tunnel and field in early spring and is tolerant of light frosts. Stems require a trellis to promote straight growth and can reach 36 inches tall. In North Logan, UT, stock grown in a high tunnel began blooming 5-10 weeks earlier, had 55% greater marketability, and stems averaged 4-8 inches longer than field-grown stock.

Recommended Citation

Lewis, Maegen; Stock, Melanie; Black, Brent; and Drost, Dan, "Stock Cut Flower Production in Utah" (2022). All Current Publications. Paper 2255.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/2255