Articles
Growing proteas in California – soils, water, climate and human interface
Article number
1463_4
Pages
23 – 28
Language
English
Abstract
Varied growing conditions in California are addressed in this paper for the successful establishment of protea plants in containers, gardens, landscapes and fields.
Proteas continue to increase in popularity for home gardens and commercial landscapes.
New, and established, cut flower farms continue planting.
Varied water sources and soils exist throughout California.
Often marginal soils and water sources complicate successful establishment and the longevity of protea plants.
Porosity and previous fertilization of soils are often concerns for successful plantings.
Lime and salts in the water can affect proteas in most any soil.
Methods to mitigate these and other concerns are discussed.
Specific attention will be paid to pH, fertilization, soil drainage and irrigation practices.
Also, the above concerns will be addressed for propagation and container nursery stock production.
Proteas continue to increase in popularity for home gardens and commercial landscapes.
New, and established, cut flower farms continue planting.
Varied water sources and soils exist throughout California.
Often marginal soils and water sources complicate successful establishment and the longevity of protea plants.
Porosity and previous fertilization of soils are often concerns for successful plantings.
Lime and salts in the water can affect proteas in most any soil.
Methods to mitigate these and other concerns are discussed.
Specific attention will be paid to pH, fertilization, soil drainage and irrigation practices.
Also, the above concerns will be addressed for propagation and container nursery stock production.
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Authors
D. Perry
Keywords
proteas, soil, water, fertilizer, pH, irrigation, drainage
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