Organic Amendments

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

principle investigators

• Sandra B. Wilson, University of Florida/IFAS/IRREC
• Peter J. Stoffella, University of Florida/IFAS/IRREC

refereed publications

• Danielson, H.E., S.B. Wilson, R.K. Schoellhorn, and P.J. Stoffella. 2004. Container and field-evaluation of Gaillardia pulchella production in compost-based media. Comb. Proc. Inter. Plant Prop. Soc. 54:77-82.
• 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 Muller
• Laurie Krumfolz Mecca
• Dawn Lucas
• USDA Tropical/Subtropical Agriculture Research (T-STAR) Program

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