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 Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
USDA HARDINESS ZONES
1-GAL. (15-CM) POT, 1 PLANT PER POT Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
BLOOM MONTHS
HEIGHT
Unrooted: 12-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
10-12 in. (25-30 cm)
4-9
June to July
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
Powdery mildew may be present if grown under poor air circulation and high humidity. White fly, spider mites. Powdery mildew when pressure is high.
Typically not required
PGRs generally not needed
Not recommended 9-11 wks
10-12 wks
15-18 in. (38-46 cm)
4-9
June to July
Aphids, white fly, spider mites
Not recommended Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
28-36 in. (71-91 cm)
4-9
March to September
Use daminozide/ chlormequat chloride 2,500/800 ppm to control height
Not necessary when pinched in liner.
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
White fly
Unrooted: 10-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
18 in. (46 cm)
4-8
May to September
Spider mites, thrips Not recommended 9-11 wks
10-12 wks
24-28 in. (61-71 cm)
3-9
April to September
Typically not required
Daminozide/ chlormequat chloride sprays 2,500/1,000 ppm PGRs generally not needed
Typically not required
Watch for crown rot if overwatered.
6-8 wks
10-12 wks
12-14 wks
3-6 in. (8-15 cm)
5-9
March to October
Unrooted: 10-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
12 in. (30 cm)
5-8
April to September
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
Spider mites, thrips. Watch for INSV/TSWV.
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
White fly, spider mites Not recommended Rooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
18-20 in. (46-51 cm)
5-9
May to August
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
White fly, spider mites Not recommended Rooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
20-24 in. (51-61 cm)
5-9
June to August
Uniconazole-P sprays beneficial
Spider mites, thrips Not recommended Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
Unrooted: 21-23 wks Rooted: 14-16 wks
20-24 in. (51-61 cm)
6-9
July to August
Second trim after liner pinch is beneficial
Not recommended Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
30-34 in. (76-86 cm)
5-8
May to July
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
Spider mites, thrips. Watch for INSV/TSWV.
Not recommended Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
28-30 in. (71-76 cm)
3-9
July to September
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
Pythium can be a problem if overwatered. White fly, spider mites. Powdery mildew when pressure is high.
Rooted: 7-9 wks
Rooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
14-16 in. (36-41 cm)
4-8
April to May
Benzyladenine at 600 ppm to increase branching Benzyladenine at 600 ppm to increase branching Benzyladenine at 600 ppm to increase branching Benzyladenine at 600 ppm to increase branching
Powdery mildew when pressure is high.
Rooted: 7-9 wks
Rooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
6-8 in. (15-20 cm)
4-8
April to May
Yes, in cases where there are two or less shoots. Yes, in cases where there are two or less shoots. Yes, in cases where there are two or less shoots.
Powdery mildew when pressure is high.
Not recommended Rooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
16-18 in. (41-46 cm)
4-9
June to August
Powdery mildew when pressure is high.
Not recommended Rooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
18-20 in. (46-51 cm)
4-9
June to August
6-8 wks
10-12 wks
12-14 wks
6-8 in. (15-20 cm)
5-9
April to June
None
PGRs generally not needed
Pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering.
Aphids, leaf miners, leaf spot
Not recommended 12-14 wks
12-14 wks
30-34 in. (76-86 cm)
5-8
Late June to September
No
Daminozide/ chlormequat chloride combination at 3,750 ppm/500 ppm can be used to tone foliage. May delay flowering. Uniconazole-P sprays after flower initiation if needed.
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
White fly, thrips
Rooted: 6-8 wks
Rooted: 8-10 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
12-14 in. (30-36 cm)
7-9
March to September
PGRs generally not needed
White fly, spider mites Unrooted: 12-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 16-18 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
16-18 in. (41-46 cm)
7-10
March to September
Once for smaller pot sizes, twice for larger containers.
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