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
• Apply 500 ppm Cycocel spray at day 18-20
• 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
• Prevention strategies for Pythium and Rhizoctonia are recommended shortly after planting into finished containers
growing on
• Grows steadily once the branches develop and exhibits strong growth through mid-October, then slows down significantly as it approaches finish
• Northern Climate: Apply Cycocel spray at 500-750 ppm
• Southern Climate: Can use Cycocel spray up to 1,000 ppm
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 drenches can begin in early October, but should be stopped 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
• To hold Joy varieties, it is important to cool down temperatures to avoid color fade in the red