Plant Nutrition for Greenhouse Crops Registration Form

Tuesday, January 24, 2006 (Snowdate: Thursday, January 26)
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center, Rte. 20, Sturbridge, MA

This program is designed to provide practical information on plant nutrition for greenhouse ornamentals. Bring your meter to be calibrated if you have one, or if you need a refresher on using it!

9:00 AM Registration and Complimentary Coffee

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Macronutrients and Micronutrients in Greenhouse Crop Production
Symptoms of Nutrient Disorders
Dr. Douglas Cox, Department of Plant, Soil and Insect Sciences

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Controlled Release Fertilizers and How Best to Use Them
Dr. Fred Hulme, Scotts Company

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Buffet Lunch

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Managing Media pH and Electrical Conductivity (EC)
Correcting Nutritional Problems
Examples of Fertilizer Programs
Dr. Douglas Cox Department of Plant, Soil and Insect Sciences

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Pros and Cons of Different Types of Testing Meters
Demonstration: Using pH and EC Meters
Dr. Douglas Cox Department of Plant, Soil and Insect Sciences

Sponsored by UMass Extension Floriculture Program and Northeast SARE
For more information, contact tsmith@umext.umass.edu or lopes@umext.umass.edu

Directions To Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center

The Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center is located on Route 20 West. From the North East & West, take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) to Exit 9, Route 20 West. From the South, take either Interstate 84 or Route 131 to Route 20 West. The hotel is located less than one-quarter mile from the first set of traffic lights, on the shore of Cedar Lake .

Registration Form: Plant Nutrition for Greenhouse Crops
Registration Deadline: January 17, 2005

Make check payable to: University of Massachusetts
Mail form and check to: Greenhouse Nutrition Program
Room 203 French Hall, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003
Tel: 413-545-5306 or 508-295-2212 ext. 24

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_________ $35 per person X _________ Number of attendees

$______________Total (Includes morning coffee, lunch and seminar materials)