Cut flower production in Utah can be limited by cold winters, late-spring freezes, daily
temperature fluctuations, canyon winds, and intense sunlight. For growers who lack the …

Cut flower production, particularly of dahlia, has a strong profit potential for small farms. This
study evaluated the field response of dahlia 'Café au Lait'to nitrogen (N) rates and …

Bells of Ireland, also known as shellflower, is an annual cut flower often used as greenery or
as a filler. Its characteristic apple-green, bell-shaped blooms lend themselves well to both …

Anemone (Anemone coronaria) is grown as a cool-season annual for cut flower production
in Utah. Tubers can be planted as early as November in a high tunnel for blooms beginning …

Echinacea, commonly known as coneflower, is an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance cut flower
crop. As a perennial, plants can be expected to last up to 5 years in production before …

Abstract Knowledge of both soil quality and contamination has become increasingly
important with the growth of urban agriculture in Utah and the United States as whole. Land …

Dusty miller is a foliage known for its lace-like, velvety texture and silvery pale, sage-green
leaves. While an annual foliage, dusty miller is an easy-to-grow, productive crop that can …

Lisianthus is a florist staple and excellent crop for local farms. Its limited cool-storage period,
long vase-life, and broad range of pastel-to jewel-tone colors are superior to wholesale …