Christopher J. Currey

Christopher J. Currey

Christopher (ccurrey@iastate.edu) is an associate professor of horticulture in the Department of Horticulture at Iowa State University.

Thank you(!)

Here’s to eight years of shared information and new beginnings.

Pillars of PGR success

Do you need a plant growth regulator to slow, hold or stop your crop? Understand the fundamentals for success.

Preparing for planting: best practices to follow

As spring production ramps up, here’s how to properly prepare substrates and containers.

Simplifying spring crops with a group mentality

Grouping crops can help growers improve plant quality and simply overall production.

Setting the stage for cutting propagation

What growers need to do to prepare for stage 0.

Chronic underwatering of gerbera daisy

Growth control is a great thing … when it happens on purpose. Inadvertently growing containerized gerbera dry for extended periods of time excessively stunts growth more than desired.

Powering up young plants

Here’s a guide for preplant treatments to finish annuals quickly.

Getting the most out of sensors

With proper maintenance and placement, sensors can help growers maximize their measurements.

DIP or DROP: The cost-effective DIF

Growers looking to control plant growth have several non-chemical options to turn to.

Finishing poinsettias: Tips for success

Growing a healthy poinsettia is all about finishing strong and using the right tools to do so.