Gilroy Diagnostics Lab Opens
Syngenta Flowers’ new Plant Diagnostics Lab is now offering diagnostic services to customers, the company’s Gilroy, Calif., breeding operations and the chrysanthemum production farm in Alva, Fla. Located at the Gilroy facility (formerly Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.), the lab will diagnose diseases caused by virus/viroid, bacteria and fungi. It will not handle insect and nematode identification. read more
Culture Tips for Healthy Zinnias
Zinnias are great bedding plants for summer’s hot, dry conditions. With five different series – Magellan™, Short Stuff™, Swizzle™, Uproar™ and Zowie™ – there’s a Syngenta Flowers zinnia for every garden. Adhering to culture guidelines, including strict sanitation practices, good air circulation and water management throughout production, will yield a successful zinnia crop. read more

The Challenges of
Outdoor Growing in Florida
Yoder mums and asters are produced by Syngenta Flowers on a 30-acre farm in Alva, Fla. While the site offers some of the best growing conditions for producing mum and aster cuttings, each season poses production challenges. The technical production staff consistently meets and beats these challenges to deliver quality cuttings. read more
Cyclamen in the Landscape
More landscapers, especially in southern and coastal climates, are using cyclamen for landscape installations. Cyclamen offer an air of sophistication and require little or no maintenance. Their longevity makes them more economical for landscapers than other flowering plants for installations. Consider running a small promotion of Laser™, Canto™ or Sierra™ with landscape customers. Growers and landscapers can enjoy the success and profit cyclamen yields. read more
Syngenta Flowers 2010 Events
Syngenta Flowers is making the rounds again this year. Mark your calendars for the following tradeshow and event stops. We’ll be on the road from Florida to Toronto now through the fall. read more
A Plant Story:
David Jewell Meets Mammoth
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the people and products of Syngenta Flowers as they tell “Our Stories.” In this plant story, David Jewell, seed product manager for Syngenta Flowers, talks about the impact Mammoth™ pansies made on him – even before he joined Syngenta Flowers. read more
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