CROP SCHEDULE & USES 1-QT. (10-CM) POT, 1 PLANT PER POT
PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS
PINCHING AFTER TRANSPLANT
PESTS AND FUNGAL DISEASES
2 TO 3-GAL. (25 TO 30-CM) POT, 3 PLANTS PER POT
USDA HARDINESS ZONES
1-GAL. (15-CM) POT, 1 PLANT PER POT
BLOOM MONTHS March to November
HEIGHT
Spider mites, thrips Not recommended Rooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
14-16 in. (36-41 cm)
5-9
Yes
Daminozide/ chlormequat chloride combination at 3,750-5,000 ppm, daminozide/ chlormequat chloride500 ppm before flowering. Uniconazole-P spray can be used after flowering if needed.
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
Powdery mildew, aphids
Not recommended Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
18 in. (46 cm)
5-9
May to July
Typically not required
PGRs generally not needed
Aphids on the buds Rooted: 6 wks
9-11 wks
Not recommended 4-6 in.
5-9
March to October
(10-15 cm)
Not recommended Winter: 12-16 wks; Summer: 10-12 wks
Winter: 12-16 wks; Summer: 10-12 wks
24-28 in. (61-71 cm)
5-8
April to July
None
PGRs generally not needed
Watch for typical pests, such as thrips, white fly, spider mites and aphids.
Not recommended 6-8 in.
4-9
March to October
No
PGRs generally not needed
Thrips, carnation mottle virus
18-20 wks, including 6 wks below 50°F (10°C)
18-20 wks, including 6 wks below 50°F (10°C)
(15-20 cm)
Not recommended 10-12 in. (25-30 cm)
4-9
March to October
No
PGRs generally not needed
Thrips, carnation mottle virus
18-20 wks, including 6 wks below 50°F (10°C)
18-20 wks, including 6 wks below 50°F (10°C) 18-20 wks, including 6 wks below 50°F (10°C) 18-20 wks, including 6 wks below 50°F (10°C)
Not recommended 8-10 in.
4-9
March to October
No
PGRs generally not needed
Thrips, carnation mottle virus
18-20 wks, including 6 wks below 50°F (10°C)
(20-25 cm)
Not recommended 5-6 in.
4-9
March to October
No
PGRs generally not needed
Thrips, carnation mottle virus
18-20 wks, including 6 wks below 50°F (10°C)
(13-15 cm)
PGRs generally not needed
Aphids, white fly, spider mites
Not recommended Rooted: 12-14 wks Rooted: 14 wks
18-24 in. (46-61 cm)
5-9
April to September;
Recommended for more flowers per plant. Not required.
Natural season flowering
22-24 in. (56-61 cm)
4-9
June to August
14-16 wks Spring plant; 11-13 wks Summer plant for Fall
None noted
14-16 wks Spring plant; 11-13
No
Daminozide/ chlormequat
wks Summer plant for Fall
chloride combination at 3,750-5,000 ppm, daminozide/500 ppm chlormequat chloride before flowering. Uniconazole-P spray can be used after flowering if needed. Do not use benzyladenine in finished containers.
Not recommended 10-12 wks
Not recommended 14-16 in. (36-41 cm)
4-9
June to August
PGRs generally not needed.
Not particularly sensitive. Use well- drained media. Not particularly sensitive. Use well- drained media.
Only to remove premature flower buds. Only to remove premature flower buds.
Not recommended 10-12 wks
Liner: 16-18 wks
18-20 in. (46-51 cm)
4-9
June to August
Not recommended. 300 ppm benzyladenine 2 weeks after transplant when greenhouse grown will reduce overall plant height.
Uniconazole-P 5-10 ppm spray
Watch for bacterial infections.
6-8 wks
10-12 wks
12-14 wks
18-22 in. (46-56 cm)
7-10
February to April
Yes, a second pinch is often beneficial. Yes, a second pinch is often beneficial.
Uniconazole-P 5-10 ppm spray
Watch for bacterial infections.
6-8 wks
10-12 wks
12-14 wks
18-24 in. (46-61 cm)
6-8
March to September
Recommended Uniconazole-P 30-60 ppm spray
None noted
Not recommended Rooted: 20 wks
Rooted: 20 wks
36-48 in. (91-122 cm)
3-9
July to September
24-32 in. (61-81 cm)
4-9
July to October
Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks Natural flowering early July
PGRs generally not needed
Aphids, white fly, spider mites
Not recommended Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks Natural flowering in early July
One pinch, two to three weeks after transplant.
Not recommended Rooted: 8-10 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
15-17 in. (38-43 cm)
5-9
June to October
Aphids, thrips, downy mildew, powdery mildew
Pinch at transplant
Daminozide 3750 ppm/chlormequat chloride 500 ppm
as necessary before color.
Uniconazole-P 5-10 ppm after coloring.
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