Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Spring
Finish:
8-10 weeks
Notes:
Pay close attention to planting depth notes. For larger varieties like 'African Night' and 'Safari Adventure', 2 gallon pots are recommended as 1 gallon pots can be too small.
Grower Tips:
Do not fall plant in the north.
PLANTING DEPTH 2.5 times the depth of the bulb below the soil line.
Growing Temperature:
65-70° F
Holding Temperature:
60-65° F
Soil PH:
6.2 -6.5
EC (What is EC?):
1.5-2.5 pour through method
Fertility:
Light to moderate feed rates of 75 - 100 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:
Not required, flowers only form on a mature bulb. We only ship flowering size bulbs.
Pests & Diseases:
Avoid overly wet conditions as they may lead to crown or stem rot.
Potting & Timing:
Plant in spring. Fall potting not recommended.
Plant in 1.5 gallon containers to allow proper planting depth. This also helps to support the top heavy plants.
Moisture:
Moderate moisture
Avoid overly wet conditions.
Planting Level:
Plant the bulb 2.5 times the depth of the bulb.
PGRs/Pinching:
Not required
Lighting:
High light levels and long days required.
UV light is required to allow the dark foliage color to appear.
It is best to grow in direct sunlight as most greenhouse poly has UV inhibitors.