Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late winter to spring
Finish:
6-8 weeks
Growing Temperature:
62-68° F
Holding Temperature:
50-60° F
Soil PH:
5.8-6.2
EC (What is EC?):
1.0-1.5 pour through method
Fertility:
Feed moderately with 75 - 125 ppm N at each watering.
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:
Provide 10-12 weeks of temperatures below 45° F.
Pests & Diseases:
No serious pests or diseases. Scout for leaf spot pathogens. Aphids, slugs and snails are the most common pests.
Potting & Timing:
Plant plugs in late winter to spring. Large plugs will finish quickly.
Moisture:
Moderate moisture
Planting Level:
Top of plug should be level with the soil line.
PGRs/Pinching:
Typically not required.
Lighting:
Long days required. If forcing for early season sales you should provide 14 hour days via daylight extension.
Grower Tips:
It takes approximately six to eight weeks to reach flowering when they are grown at 65° F under long days.