Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Late winter to spring
Finish:
10-12 weeks
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late winter to spring or mid to late summer
Finish:
10-12 weeks
Growing Temperature:
65-68° F
Holding Temperature:
50-60° F
Soil PH:
5.5-6.5
EC (What is EC?):
2.0-3.0
Fertility:
Feed with a moderate rate of 100-150 ppm N at each watering.
Vernalization:
Cold beneficial but not required. If desired, provide 6-8 weeks of temperatures below 45° F.
Pests & Diseases:
Aphids, spider mites and thrips are the most common insects growers are likely to see during production. Rust, Alternaria, Botrytis and Sclerotium are the most common diseases to infect kniphofia.
Potting & Timing:
Late summer planting of small plugs is best. Bare root works well for spring planting.
Moisture:
Moderate moisture is best. Media can be allowed to dry slightly between waterings.
Planting Level:
Crown level with soil line.
PGRs/Pinching:
Spray applications of 30-45 ppm paclobutrazol (Bonzi, Paczol or Piccolo) or 5-7.5 ppm uniconazole (Concise or Sumagic)
Multiple applications may be required.
Lighting:
Long day beneficial.
14-16 hour daylengths reduce the time to flower.