CULTURE THAT WORKS
propagation
•Plant from liner at 22-24 days
•Apply rooting hormone at the base of cutting
•Start feed program at day 7 to prevent yellowing
•May not require PGR application in propagation
•Plant into finished container when well-rooted
early finished growth
• Pinch early: at day 14-16 from a liner; at day 24-26 for direct-stick
• Apply light PGR when branches are 1-1.5 in. (2.5-4 cm) using Cycocel spray at 500 ppm
growing on
• Grows steadily once the branches develop and exhibits consistent slow growth throughout the crop until color begins
• Northern Climate: Apply Cycocel spray at 500 ppm
• Southern Climate: Can use Cycocel spray up to 750 ppm; B-Nine/Cycocel tank mixes should not be used
• Use caution, as plants are very responsive to PGR
late growing stages
• Requires continuous feed until finish
• Reduce feed levels if media EC increases too rapidly
• High EC at finish can result in root damage, reduced shelf life and possible Pythium