CONTENTS THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE FOR COMMERCIAL GROWERS FEBRUARY 2022 | VOLUME 32, NUMBER 2 44 On the Cover The Tidings series of 20 FEATURES 16 Variety Information 'Tis the Season The 2021 poinsettia trial season produced some outstanding new varieties that you may want to consider adding to your benches for the 2022 holiday season. By Trevor Hillburn 46 20 Marketing Phenomenal Phlox This year the National Garden Bureau has selected phlox as its perennial pick for its " Year of ... " program. Read on to learn how growers can take advantage of this variety. By Jasmina Dolce 24 2022 CAST A Return to Spring For CAST The 2022 edition of California Spring Trials is set to take place at the end of next month. By Tim Hodson 42 Production Maximizing Irrigation Efficiency Here are some of the key considerations to optimizing the efficiency of an irrigation system. By Al Zylstra 44 Culture Report Calibrachoa Cha-Cha Series The Cha-Cha series is the uniform, large-mounded calibrachoa you're looking for in big basket displays. By Laura Masor COLUMNS 8 4 Editor's Report 6 Industry News Perspectives Plant Sales in the Time of COVID By Shelby Jackson 10 Duets Hydroponic Growing Systems for Small Growers By Peter Konjoian and Paul Brentlinger 14 Dr. Bugs Aphids By Raymond A. Cloyd 46 Vaughn's View All Star Begonias By Vaughn Fletcher Miss our January issue? 50 Technically Speaking Blue Light as a PGR By Erik Runkle GREENHOUSE PRODUCT NEWS 3 It's now available to view on gpnmag.com 49 Classifieds/Ad Index DEPARTMENTS poinsettias is an elegant addition to modern-day Christmas décor. Learn more about the latest poinsettia introductions on page 16. (Photo: Dümmen Orange)http://www.gpnmag.com