Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Late winter to spring
Finish:
6-8 weeks
Growing Temperature:
60-65° F
Holding Temperature:
50-60° F
Soil PH:
5.8-6.2
EC (What is EC?):
1.5-2.5 pour through method
Fertility:
Feed at moderate rates of 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:
Cold beneficial, provide 8-10 weeks of cold temperatures below 45° F.
Pests & Diseases:
Mites and thrips are the most problematic pests.
Leaf spotting from Colletotrichum (Anthracnose) or Phyllosticta can affect the foliage.
Potting & Timing:
Plant small plugs in late summer to bulk for the following spring sales. Bare root is a great spring planting option.
Moisture:
Moderate to moist conditions are best.
Planting Level:
Crown slightly below the soil line.
PGRs/Pinching:
Cool temperatures work well to keep the plants more compact. Small plugs should be pinched shortly after transplanting.
Lighting:
High light levels are best for optimum growth.