What are the Geographical Locations of Horticulture Production in the US

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What are the Geographical Locations of
Horticulture Production in the US?
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Things to Consider

• The top florist crop
• The 6 major areas of production in the US with
  their most popular crops
• Reference Commercial Greenhouse Pages 2 - 10

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1. Top florist crops

• 398,127,000
• Potted foliage
• Poinsettia
• Chrysanthemums (mums)
• Azalea
• Easter lily
• African violet

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2. The major areas of production in the US

• Pacific Northwest
• Warm days, cool nights
• Bulbs

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California

• Mostly noted as propagation center
• Hot, humid environment
• Mums
• Carnations
• Roses

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Hawaii

• Potted foliage
• Cut flowers
• orchids

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Colorado

• Receives more lights in the winter because of its
  altitude
• Once carnation capital of the world.

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Texas

• Roses
• Foliage plants

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Florida

• Mums
• Tropical foliage
• Potted foliage

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Objective 3Explain the economical impact of the
greenhouse industry

• Wholesale
• 3.11 billion
• Retail
• 9.69 billion
• Total
• 12.8 billion