CULTURE THAT WORKS
propagation
• Roots very rapidly; plant from a liner at 19-21 days
• Apply rooting hormone at the base of cutting
• Start feed program at day 7
• Feed aggressively; 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, which can be repeated if necessary
• 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
• 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 ppm or 750 ppm to even out branches
• This branching occurs very rapidly after pinching and PGR may be needed as quickly as 7 days
• Upright habit; can go to final spacing very early if needed
growing on
• Aggressive growth when branches develop; shows strong growth from October into early November; slows down at finish in late November
• Northern Climate: PGR limited to Cycocel spray at 500-750 ppm
• Southern Climate: Use 1-2 spray applications of B-Nine (1,000 ppm)/Cycocel (500 ppm) before September 20
• Later PGR applications: Cycocel spray 500-750 ppm, end October 10
• Micro Bonzi drenches can begin in early October
late growing stages
• Strong root system; requires continuous feed until finish; watch media EC and reduce feed levels to avoid rapid increase in media EC; this 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