CONTENTS THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE FOR COMMERCIAL GROWERS MARCH 2019 | VOLUME 29, NUMBER 3 24 20 FEATURES 14 Water Management Why Grow Dry? What are the benefits of growing with less water? By Stephanie Burnett 16 Plant Nutrition Improving Your Fertilizer Efficiency in 20 Minutes Read on to learn about four easy ways to increase nutrient efficiency in your greenhouse. By Krystal Snyder 32 20 Production Four Tips to Success in Hydroponic Growing With limited resources and increasing populations, alternatives to traditional farming are trending and growers are now looking to hydroponic techniques. By Dean St. Laurent 24 Hot Tropics Let's Talk Aglaonema From traditional green to new colored varieties, this foliage category is increasing in popularity with new varieties in development and working their way to the market. By Andrew Britten 28 Management Internship Success Stories from the Collegiate Plant Initiative Growing the industry requires supporting younger generations. Internships are a great way for students interested in horticulture to gain experience and nurture their curiosity. By Danielle Ivanov 4 MARCH 2019 GPNMAG.COM 32 Culture Report Gomphrena 'Truffula Pink' This easy-to-grow gomphrena has gained interest nationally in plant trials and will make a unique addition to your crop portfolio. By Rick Schoellhorn COLUMNS 12 34 Vaughn's View Petunia Basket Medley By Vaughn Fletcher 42 Technically Speaking Success with PGRs By Erik Runkle Miss our February issue? It's now available to view on gpnmag.com 28 A greenhouse in the spring isn't complete without some petunia baskets. So which varieties will you be growing this season? Turn to page 34 to read about topperforming petunias from the Raker-Roberta's basket trial. (Photo: Jasmina Dolce) DEPARTMENTS 6 Editor's Report 8 Industry News 9 Calendar 10 Chat Room 30 New Products 40 Variety Spotlight 41 Classifieds/Ad Index Perspectives The Empowerment of Recognition By Mark Schermerhttp://www.gpnmag.com http://www.GPNMAG.COM