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RESEARCH LITERATURE
The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.
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Biosolid residues as soilless media for growing wildflower sod
Author(s): B. R. Roberts, H. F. Decker, K. J. Bagstad and K. A. Peterson
Month: Apr-Jun
Year: 2001
Journal: Horttechnology
Journal Link: http://horttech.ashspublications.org/search.dtl
Volume: 11
Issue: 2
Pages: 194-199
Article Topic(s): Establishment methods, Fertilizer, Nutrients, Propagation
Research Setting(s): Greenhouse
Species Referenced: Achillea millefolium (Common yarrow), Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed susan), Schizachyrium scoparium (Little bluestem),
Abstract
Evaluates the use of two kinds of compost on producing a suitable wildflower sod comprised of several native species. A mixture of incinerated biosolids and Metromix seeded with five wildflower species produced a suitable wildflower sod in 10-12 weeks.Suggested Citation
B. R. Roberts, H. F. Decker, K. J. Bagstad and K. A. Peterson. "Biosolid residues as soilless media for growing wildflower sod." Horttechnology 11.2 (2001): 194-199.Go back