Pensacola, Fla. – Emerald Coast Growers has added 21,504 sq.ft. at their Pensacola, Florida, facility to refocus and expand their perennial offering.
“This continues our efforts to expand our plant offerings,” says Josiah Raymer, head grower, “as well as increase our efficiency and our crop quality.”
This latest expansion adds greenhouse space at Pensacola, allowing them to shift Phlox subulata production and add new crops at their Pace, Florida, location. Plans at Pensacola include ramp-up of the popular 128 size, which always sells out early, as well as expanding their already robust Phlox program featuring the full color spectrum: crisp white, deep rosy red, bi-colors, purple-blue and pinks. The new house holds 9,600 trays of Phlox and Heuchera.
A gutter-connected Atlas, it features automated roll-ups and natural venting. It’s equipped with double inflated poly tops with shade cloth, plus HPS lighting, Schaefer HAF fans, Netafim irrigation, a Micro Grow Ventmate Plus control system and Hired Hand heaters, all purchased through BWI.
The move brings Emerald Coast Growers’ total production at locations in Florida and Pennsylvania to well over 450,000 sq.ft. under cover plus 100 acres of farmland.
For more information or to order any of Emerald Coast Growers’ products, call 877-804-7277 or visit www.ecgrowers.com.
Emerald Coast Growers is proud to celebrate nearly 25 years of success in the horticulture business. Known for their wide variety of perennial starter plants and specialty plants, Emerald Coast Growers still maintains the distinction of being one of the industry's largest suppliers of ornamental grass liners to North American growers and retailers. With more than 450,000 sq.ft. of greenhouse space, 100 acres of farmland and growing locations in both the northeast and southeast, Emerald Coast Growers consistently supplies top quality starter plants to growers throughout North America. ECG starters are available by common carrier, grower truck, or customer pickup in Florida or Pennsylvania. For more information, visit www.ecgrowers.com.
Source: Emerald Coast Growers
