Container:
1 Quart (8 Count)
When to Plant:
Early Summer
Finish:
14 - 16 weeks
Grower Tips:
Agave should be held at warm temperatures above 60 degrees F through the winter.
Extended cool temperatures can cause the plant to decline. It is best to provide light in the winter months to prevent the plants from stretching.
Plants should be held slightly dry during this time but be sure to avoid excessive dryness.
Growing Temperature:
68 - 75° F
Holding Temperature:
60-65° F
Soil PH:
6.2-6.8
EC (What is EC?):
1.0-1.25 pour through method
Fertility:
Feed once every two weeks with a light 100 ppm drench of liquid fertilizer.
Do not over 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:
Avoid cold temperatures.
Pests & Diseases:
Avoid wet conditions as this leads to crown and root rots.
Potting & Timing:
Plant small plugs into 1 quart pots in early summer.
Use a growing media with extremely good drainage.
Agave are very slow growers. Expect them to take 14 - 16 weeks to fill out the container.
Moisture:
Agave prefer slightly dry to moderate moisture.
Do not overwater.
Planting Level:
Crown even with soil line.
Lighting:
Provide high light levels.
Supplemental lighting is recommended for the winter holding period to prevent plant stretch.
Other Comments:
Be careful when handling Agave as the plants contain extremely sharp tips at the end of the foliage.