Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Late winter to spring
Finish:
8-10 weeks
Growing Temperature:
60-65° F
Holding Temperature:
50-60° F
Soil PH:
5.5-602
EC (What is EC?):
1.0-1.5 pour through method
Fertility:
Provide with constant liquid feed at 75-100 ppm N.
For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.
Vernalization:
Bare root plants will have already received vernalization.
Pests & Diseases:
Watch for powdery mildew, root rot if kept too wet.
Potting & Timing:
Plant in a well-drained soilless media.
Moisture:
For potting soil use a well-drained, professional planting media. Requires low levels of moisture, sensitive to overwatering. Water in thoroughly when first planted and allow to dry down before irrigating again.
Planting Level:
Plant bare root with the crown at the soil line.
PGRs/Pinching:
PGRs can be beneficial in controlling stem height but may require multiple applications. Apply sprays of Daminozide (B-Nine, Dazide) at 2,500-5,000 ppm or Uniconazole (Concise, Sumagic) at 5-10 ppm.
Lighting:
Provide long days.