Measuring pH and EC in Large Ornamental Containers Video

It can be quite difficult to check fertility and acidity (EC and pH) levels in large, potted woody ornamentals periodically, to monitor what is going on inside the container.  Conditions will change over time; your fertilizer levels will decrease, the pH will change due to irrigation and fertilizer release.

We did a field demonstration to show growers four different ways that you can use to check the fertility levels in a large container.  We demonstrated a soil lysimeter, a pour-thru method, a leaching fraction method, and a two-to-one (water:soil) saturated media extract.

Some methods may be easier than others depending upon your nursery constraints such as labor, materials, and time.  The key to successfully using this kind of data is to use a method that is exactly repeatable every time.  This way the data can be compared over time and across plants.  A grower will also need to determine which method might be more suitable depending upon factors such as how the fertilizer is incorporated in the container (top-dressed versus sub-dressed) or how irrigation is applied.

I have posted a video looking at the methods of checking pH and EC regularly.  You can watch it here.  pH and EC BMP Video.  We are currently doing research to compare and contrast the different methods and when the research work is completed, we will show how these methods compare with each other and how variable they can be when using this data to make management decisions.

Florida Turfgrass Association's CEU Round-Up Event

The FTGA has teamed up with the Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) to present The CEU Round-Up, a full day of education that will be simulcast to locations around Florida from the University of Florida, Gainesville.

The Round-Up has been designed to award up to six CEUs to attendees in some of the most difficult to attain subject areas, including aquatic weed control, natural areas, right-of-way and among others.  This Class will be held at the Hillsborough Extension Office and other locations around the state.

Agenda

8:30 - 9:00 Registration & Introduction
9:00 - 9:50 Water: The Smallest Factor That Makes The Greatest Difference Dr. Fred Fishel
10:00 - 10:50    Biological Control of Cogongrass: Progress & Perspectives Dr. Jim Cuda
11:00 - 11:50 Pesticide Spill Management & Cleanup Paul Mitola
11:50 - 1:00 Lunch provided by UF/IFAS Extension Office
1:00 - 1:50 IPM In Aquatics, Natural Areas & Right-of-Way Dr. Lyn Gettys
2:00 - 2:50 Old World Climbing Fern Management Dr. Stephen Enloe
3:00 - 3:50 Invasion Pathways For Invasive Aquatic Species  Dr. Lyn Gettys
3:50 - 4:00 CEU Distribution by UF/IFAS Extension Office

Pricing Information

Municipal Employee $30 pre-registration $45 on-site
Industry Professional      $50 pre-registration    $75 on-site

Pre-registration pricing dates: April 23 - July 20
On-site pricing dates: July 21 - July 25

Registration, CEUs and Detailed Information

Download flyer for CEU information and registration form
Register online

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made 10+ calendar days (July 15) prior to event will be granted and will incur a 25% cancellation fee. 
Cancellations made less than 9 calendar days (July 16) prior to the event will not be provided a refund; only employee substitutions will be granted.

Refunds will not be granted for not attending.