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 8-10 weeks from bare root in Spring
USDA HARDINESS ZONES
1-GAL. (15-CM) POT, 1 PLANT PER POT
BLOOM MONTHS March to October
HEIGHT
No
No
Not sensitive
Not recommended 8-10 weeks from bare root in Spring
16-18 in. (41-46 cm)
5-9
No
No
Not sensitive
Not recommended 8-10 weeks from bare root in Spring
8-10 weeks from bare root in Spring
26-32 in. (66-81 cm)
5-9
March to October
No
No
Not sensitive
Not recommended 8-10 weeks from bare root in Spring
8-10 weeks from bare root in Spring
28-31 in. (71-79 cm)
5-9
March to October
No
No
Not sensitive
Not recommended 8-10 weeks from bare root in Spring
8-10 weeks from bare root in Spring
28-30 in. (71-76 cm)
5-9
March to October
6-8 wks
10-12 wks
12-14 wks
10-12 in. (25-30 cm)
4-9
April to May
No
PGRs generally not needed
Pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering. Pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering.
6-8 wks
10-12 wks
12-14 wks
10-12 in. (25-30 cm)
4-9
April to May
No
PGRs generally not needed
No
PGRs generally not needed
Watch for crown rot if overwatered.
Not recommended Rooted: 6-8 wks
10-12 wks
16-18 in. (41-46 cm)
4-9
April to May
Unrooted: 10-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Unrooted: 16-18 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
10-12 in. (25-30 cm)
6-9
May to October
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
May experience root rot diseases under poor growing conditions. Aphids.
PGRs generally not needed
Not particularly sensitive.
24 wks; requires vernalization
24 wks; requires vernalization
Not recommended 6-8 in.
4-9
February to April
Only if pinching not done in the liner stage.
(15-20 cm)
14-16 wks for Summer to Fall flowering
26-29 in. (66-74 cm)
6-9
July to November
Not recommended 12-14 wks for Summer to Fall flowering
None
PGRs not needed Pythium can result from overwatering. Aphids can also be a problem.
Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 7-8 wks
Unrooted: 16-19 wks Rooted: 9-11 wks
Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
16-18 in. (41-46 cm)
4-9
April to September
PGRs generally not needed
Thielaviopsis, pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering. Thrips, white fly, aphids, fungus gnats. Thielaviopsis, pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering. Thrips, white fly, aphids, fungus gnats. Thielaviopsis, pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering. Thrips, white fly, aphids, fungus gnats. Thielaviopsis, pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering. Thrips, white fly, aphids, fungus gnats. Thielaviopsis, pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering. Thrips, white fly, aphids, fungus gnats. Thielaviopsis, pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering. Thrips, white fly, aphids, fungus gnats. Watch for crown rot if overwatered.
Once for smaller pot sizes, twice for larger containers.
Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 7-8 wks
Unrooted: 16-19 wks Rooted: 9-11 wks
Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
10-12 in. (25-30 cm)
5-8
April to September
PGRs generally not needed
Once for smaller pot sizes, twice for larger containers.
7-10 wks
9-11 wks, 1-3 ppp 10-12 wks, 3-5 ppp 10-12 in. (25-30 cm)
6-9
March to July
PGRs generally not needed
A final pinching 8 to 10 weeks before flowering will help to increase flower count.
7-10 wks
9-11 wks, 1-3 ppp 10-12 wks, 3-5 ppp 14-18 in. (36-46 cm)
6-9
March to July
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
7-10 wks
9-11 wks
10-12 wks
16-18 in. (41-46 cm)
7-9
Year round depending on location
PGRs generally not needed
Not necessary if pinches provided in liner
7-10 wks
9-11 wks, 1-3 ppp 10-12 wks, 3-5 ppp 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
6-9
March to July
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
Typically not required
PGRs generally not needed
Not recommended 9-11 wks
12-14 wks
14-17 in. (36-43 cm)
5-9
June to August
Typically not required
PGRs generally not needed
Watch for crown rot if overwatered.
7-10 wks
9-11 wks
Not recommended 14-16 in. (36-41 cm)
5-9
March to October
6-8 wks
9-11 wks
10-12 wks
10-12 in. (25-30 cm)
5-9
Year round, depending on location
Typically not required
PGRs generally not needed
Not particularly sensitive. Use well-drained media.
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