Using Compost as an Alternative and/or Amendment to Peat-based Media
 
 

Principle Investigators:

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Sandra B. Wilson, University of Florida/IFAS/IRREC
  Peter J. Stoffella, University of Florida/IFAS/IRREC
 
 
Refereed Publications:
   
  Wilson, S.B.,and P.J. Stoffella (2006). "Using Compost for Container Production of Ornamental Wetland and Flatwood Species Native to Florida." Native Plants Journal 7(3): 293-300.
   
  Wilson, S.B., L.K. Mecca, et al. (2004). "Using Compost for Container Production of Ornamental Hammock Species Native to Florida." Native Plants Journal 5(2): 186-194.
   
  Wilson, S.B., L.K. Mecca, et al. (2004). "Evaluation of compost as a Viable Medium Amendment for Containerized Perennial Production." Acta Horticulturae 659 (2): 697-703.
 

 
 
Wilson, S. B., P. J. Stoffella, et al. (2003). "Compost Amend Media and Irrigation System Influence Containerized Perennial Salvia." J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 128(2): 260-268.
   
  Wilson, S. B., P. J. Stoffella, et al. (2002). "Development of compost-based media for containerized perennials." Scientia Horticulturae 93: 311-320.
   
 
Wilson, S. B., P. J. Stoffella, et al. (2001). "Use of Compost as a Media Amendment for Containerized Production of Two Subtropical Perennials." Journal of Environmental Horticulture 19(1): 37-42.
   
 
Wilson, S. B., P. J. Stoffella, et al. (2001). "Evaluation of Compost as an Amendment to Commercial Mixes used for Container-grown Golden Shrimp Plant Production." HortTechnology 11(1): 31-35.
   
  Wilson, S. B., P. J. Stoffella, et al. (2001). "Containerized Perennials Make Good Use of Compost." BioCycle: 59-61.
   
 
Wilson, S. B., P. J. Stoffella, et al. (2001). "Compost-Amended Media For Growth and Development of Mexican Heather." Compost Science & Utilization 9(1): 60-64.
   
  Non-refereed Publications:
   
  Wilson, S.B., Stoffella, P.J., (2005). Making the Most of Compost. Ornamental Outlook. 8: 24-25.
   
  Hunter, E. (2001). Capitalizing With Compost. Ornamental Outlook. 10: 24.
   
  (2001). Research shows compost a viable growing medium. American Nurseryman. 194: 16.
   
  Acknowledgements:
   
  Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County
  Hatchett Creek Farms
  Robrick Nursery
  Keona L. Muller
  Laurie Krumfolz Mecca
  Dawn Lucas
  USDA Tropical/Subtropical Agriculture Research (T-STAR) Program
   
   
 

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