CULTURE THAT WORKS
propagation
• Roots rapidly; plant from liner at 19-21 days; apply rooting hormone to base of cutting
• Uses feed aggressively; start feed program around day 7; failure to feed early enough will result in yellowing
• High vigor level; will require PGR application in propagation; 500-750 ppm Cycocel spray at day 15-20 and can be repeated if necessary
• Plant from liners to finished container when well-rooted, prevents stretch
early finished growth
• Must be pinched early: at day 14-16 from a liner; at day 24-26 for direct-stick; failure to pinch early will result in uneven branching
• Apply light PGR when branches are 1-1.5 in. (2.5-4 cm) using Cycocel spray at 500-750 ppm; recommended to even out the branches
• Branching occurs rapidly after pinch; PGR may be needed at 7 days
• Very upright habit; can go to final spacing very early if needed; rings can be avoided, even in large pots
growing on
• Grows aggressively when branches develop; strong growth October into early November; slows as finish approaches in late November
• Northern Climate: PGR limited to Cycocel spray at 500-1,000 ppm
• Southern Climate: Use 1-2 spray applications of B-Nine (1,000 ppm)/Cycocel (500 ppm) before September 20
• Late PGR applications: Cycocel spray 500-750 ppm, end October 15
• Micro Bonzi drenches can begin in early October; too aggressive PGR applications in October can result in smaller bracts
late growing stages
• Feed continuously until finish; watch media EC and reduce feed levels to avoid rapid increase; indicates plants' need for nutrition is waning
• High EC at finish can result in root damage, reduced shelf life and possible Pythium
• Finishes naturally in late November to early December; can be held cool to target week 50-51 sales; avoid dew point to prevent Botrytis