Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Summer to late summer or spring
Finish:
7-9 weeks
Grower Tips:
Warm season grasses such as Sorghastrum are best grown in summer of the year prior to sales for best results.
Growing Temperature:
Rooting out: 65-72° F,
Holding Temperature:
50-60° F outdoors
Soil PH:
5.8-6.3
EC (What is EC?):
1.0-1.5 pour through method
Fertility:
Apply 100-150 ppm constant liquid feed.
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:
8-12 weeks of cold is required for flowers.
Pests & Diseases:
No major pests or diseases. Scout for aphids and spider mites.
Leaf spotting due to fungal pathogens can affect the foliage.
Potting & Timing:
Plants should be planted under warm temperatures and long days for good root establishment.
Moisture:
Grow in a well-drained commercial media. Moderate to moist, allow to dry between waterings.
Planting Level:
Plant top of plug even with the soil line.
PGRs/Pinching:
Daminozide (B-Nine/Dazide) at 2500-5000 ppm can help to control growth. If growing in a greenhouse, plants can be trimmed during production to increase fullness and decrease height, but no more than 1/2 of the height should be trimmed off.
Growth regulator rates are suggestions but may vary due to time of year, region and water quality. Trialing is always recommended before applying to an entire crop.
Lighting:
Provide high light levels for best growth.