2018 ASHS Annual Conference

The interest in herbs and medicinal plants for health and treatment has grown significantly in the last 20 years. There are a number of root, shrub and annuals that can be difficult to grow or cultivate in a high throughput way, yet are high in demand. We introduce the workshop by doing an overview of current herbs and medicinal plants where supply does not meet demand, and may not be amenable to standard vegetative or breeding techniques. In addition, we will go over seed treatments that may be required for quality seedlings and stand establishment for greater yields of indoor and outdoor horticulture.