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
•Will branch very early based on leaf maturity, not just pinch
•Plant into finished container when well-rooted
early finished growth
- Pinch early: at day 14-18 from a liner; at day 28 for direct stick.
- Breaks begin to grow 5-7 days after pinch.
growing on
- Grows steadily once the branches develop, and exhibits consistent slow growth throughout the crop until color begins.
- Apply light PGR when branches are 1-1.5 in. (2.5-4 cm) using Cycocel spray at 500-750 ppm.
- Repeated applications of PGR, back to back, are uneeded and can lock-up future growth.
late growing stages
• Reduce feed levels if media EC increases too rapidly
• High EC at finish can result in root damage, reduced shelf life and possible Pythium