What does Propagation Stage mean? The propagation stage of a plant refers to the point in a plant’s maturation when it is able to be intentionally reproduced usually by way of some method of cuttings, and still be a viable plant able to reproduce on its own. The propagation stage may also refer to the point when […]

What does Propagation mean? Propagation refers to the process of starting new flowers and plants using a plethora of sources, including but not limited to bulbs, seeds, cuttings, or some specific parts of the plant. The method of propagation normally depends on the plant type. Easy and inexpensive, propagation by an entirely asexual method prevents deviation from […]

What does Propagate mean? In relation to botany, to propagate a plant is to breed or create a new plant from a parent plant by using a variety of different means. This process can happen naturally or can be guided intentionally by humans. Generally plants propagate through two different means: sexual propagation or asexual propagation. Propagate can […]

What does Pest Control mean? Pest control is a huge category in the horticulture industry. Essentially, pest control encompasses everything a gardener does both to prevent pests from attacking their plants, and eradicate pest infestations once they occur. In horticulture, especially in greenhouses and grow rooms, pest control options include chemical and organic pesticides, as well as […]

What does Pectin mean? In botany, pectin refers to a substance that can be found in cell walls. Pectin binds the different cells together and is commonly used as a gelling agent in cooking- especially in jellies, jams, sweets, dessert fillings and the likes. An excellent source of dietary fiber, pectin is more commonly extracted from citrus […]