CULTURE THAT WORKS
propagation
• Roots rapidly; plant from a liner at 19-21 days
• Apply rooting hormone at the base of cutting
• Start feed program at day 7 to prevent yellowing
• Apply Cycocel spray at 500-750 ppm at day 15-20 and repeat if needed
• Plant into the finished container when well-rooted
• Feed aggressively; failure to feed early enough will result in yellowing and hardening
early finished growth
• Pinch early: at day 14-16 from a liner; at day 24-26 for direct-stick
• Apply PGR when branches are 1-1.5 in. (2.5-4 cm), 7 days after pinch
• Apply Cycocel spray at 500-750 ppm
growing on
• Grows steadily once the branches develop and exhibits strong growth
through mid-October, then slows down as it approaches finish
• Northern Climate: Apply Cycocel spray at 500-1,000 ppm
• Southern Climate: Use 1-2 applications of B-Nine (1,000 ppm)/
Cycocel (500 ppm) before September 20
• Apply later Cycocel sprays at 500-750 ppm, ending by October 10
• Micro Bonzi applications can begin in early October, stopping by October 15
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
• Can be held cool, but pay attention to the humidity and avoid dew point to prevent Botrytis