Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late winter to late spring
Finish:
6-8 weeks
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late winter to late spring
Finish:
8-10 weeks
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late summer or spring
Finish:
10-12 weeks
Notes:
Best result come from late summer crops.
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late winter to late spring
Finish:
6-8 weeks
Growing Temperature:
60-65° F
Holding Temperature:
40-50° F
Soil PH:
5.8-6.2
EC (What is EC?):
2.0-3.0 pour through method
Fertility:
Feed moderately at 100-125 ppm N at each watering.
Vernalization:
Not required.
Pests & Diseases:
Aphids, caterpillars, fungus gnats, shore flies, thrips and whiteflies are the most common geranium pests.
The primary diseases of geraniums are fungal leaf spots and root rots.
Potting & Timing:
Small plugs give great results when planted in late summer and then given a dormancy.
Large plugs and bare root material are good options for quick turn spring planted crops.
Moisture:
Moderate moisture is best for Geranium.
Be sure to allow foliage to dry before sunset to prevent foliar diseases.
Planting Level:
Top of plug even with soil line. Bare root crown slightly below soil line.
PGRs/Pinching:
A tank mix of daminozide (B-Nine or Dazide) at 2,000 ppm with uniconazole (Sumagic/Concise) at 3 ppm as needed works well to control overall plant size.
Lighting:
High light levels are best for Geranium.
Grower Tips:
The best time for planting geranium is in late summer from 72 count plugs, for early season sales the following season.