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Horticulture

03.09.2026

Florikan® Founder on Space 4U Podcast

A cartoon astronaut holding a microphone with SPACE FOUNDATION and SPACE4U text, set against a colorful starry galaxy background.

Florikan founder Ed Rosenthal appears on the Space Foundation’s Space 4U Podcast to share the story behind founding Florikan and its longstanding connections to NASA. In this episode, he discusses Florikan’s role in providing Controlled Release Fertilizer for NASA’s Veggie and Advanced Plant Habitat programs, supporting plant growth research in space. Listeners can hear Rosenthal reflect on the company’s journey and partnerships.

Listen to the podcast here!

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