Class
Article
College
College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Department
Plants, Soils, and Climate Department
Faculty Mentor
Melanie Stock
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
As the number of cut flower growers in the Intermountain West increases, there is a demand for regional information about optimal planting dates, season extension, and locally adapted cultivars to improve yield and harvest timing for anemone (Anemone coronaria) and ranunculus (Ranunculus asiaticus) cut flowers. Existing grower recommendations can be problematic because the combination of late spring freezes and hot, bright summer days can delay harvests and lower flower quality. Therefore, the objectives of this research are to evaluate 1) fall and spring planting dates, 2) the use of high tunnels and insulated field production systems, 3) tuber preparation methods, and 4) cultivars. Ranunculus cultivars ‘LaBelle’, ‘Amandine’, ‘Gigi’, and ‘Tecolote’, and anemone cultivars ‘Galilee’ and ‘Carmel’ were tested. The trials are being conducted in North Logan, UT (41.7665°N, -111.811°W, elevation 1413 m, USDA hardiness zone 5) from fall 2019 - spring 2022. In 2020, ranunculus yield ranged from 61-149 and 33-151 marketable stems·m-2 (high tunnel and field, respectively) across cultivars. Peak high tunnel harvest was advanced by 26.5 days on average with Nov. planting compared to spring plantings. Winter protection improved ‘LaBelle’ yield by 61 marketable stems·m-2 for the field Nov planting. These findings demonstrate that ranunculus and anemone may be fall-planted with winter protection in Northern Utah, providing growers with an opportunity to advance their season and stagger peak harvest periods. Presentation Time: Thursday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-9-2021 12:00 AM
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Evaluating Anemone and Ranunculus Production Strategies in Utah
Logan, UT
As the number of cut flower growers in the Intermountain West increases, there is a demand for regional information about optimal planting dates, season extension, and locally adapted cultivars to improve yield and harvest timing for anemone (Anemone coronaria) and ranunculus (Ranunculus asiaticus) cut flowers. Existing grower recommendations can be problematic because the combination of late spring freezes and hot, bright summer days can delay harvests and lower flower quality. Therefore, the objectives of this research are to evaluate 1) fall and spring planting dates, 2) the use of high tunnels and insulated field production systems, 3) tuber preparation methods, and 4) cultivars. Ranunculus cultivars ‘LaBelle’, ‘Amandine’, ‘Gigi’, and ‘Tecolote’, and anemone cultivars ‘Galilee’ and ‘Carmel’ were tested. The trials are being conducted in North Logan, UT (41.7665°N, -111.811°W, elevation 1413 m, USDA hardiness zone 5) from fall 2019 - spring 2022. In 2020, ranunculus yield ranged from 61-149 and 33-151 marketable stems·m-2 (high tunnel and field, respectively) across cultivars. Peak high tunnel harvest was advanced by 26.5 days on average with Nov. planting compared to spring plantings. Winter protection improved ‘LaBelle’ yield by 61 marketable stems·m-2 for the field Nov planting. These findings demonstrate that ranunculus and anemone may be fall-planted with winter protection in Northern Utah, providing growers with an opportunity to advance their season and stagger peak harvest periods. Presentation Time: Thursday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.