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
12-14 in. (30-36 cm)
5-9
No
B-Nine/Cycocel combination at 3,750-5,000 ppm, B-Nine/Cycocel 500 ppm before flowering. Sumagic 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)
None
PGRs generally not needed
Watch for typical pests, such as thrips, white fly, spider mites and aphids.
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
Not recommended 6-8 in.
4-9
March to October
18-20 wks, including 6 wks below 50°F (10°C)
No
PGRs generally not needed
Thrips, carnation mottle virus
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
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)
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)
Not recommended 8-10 in.
4-9
March to October
No
PGRs generally not needed
Thrips, carnation mottle virus
(20-25 cm)
Not recommended 5-6 in.
4-9
March to October
No
PGRs generally not needed
Thrips, carnation mottle virus
(13-15 cm)
Recommended for more flowers per
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;
Natural season flowering
plant. Not required.
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
B9/Cycocel combination at 3750-5000 ppm B9/500 ppm Cycocel before flowering. Sumagic spray can be used after flowering if needed. Do not use configure in finished containers
wks Summer plant for Fall
Only to remove premature flower buds. Only to remove premature flower buds.
PGRs generally not needed
Not particularly sensitive. Use well-drained media. Not particularly sensitive. Use well-drained media.
Not recommended 10-12 wks
Not recommended 14-16 in. (36-41 cm)
4-9
June to August
Not recommended 10-12 wks
Liner: 16-18 wks
18-20 in. (46-51 cm)
4-9
June to August
Not recommended. 300 ppm Configure 2 weeks after transplant when greenhouse grown will reduce overall plant height.
Yes, a second pinch is often beneficial.
Sumagic 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 Concise/Sumagic 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
One pinch, two to three weeks after transplant.
PGRs generally not needed
Aphids, white fly, spider mites
Not recommended Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks Natural flowering in early July
12-18 in. (30-46 cm)
6-9
April to September
Unrooted: 14-16 wks, 3-5 ppp Rooted: 11-13 wks, 3-5 ppp
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
Pythium, rhizoctonia, botrytis
Unrooted: 10-13 wks Rooted: 7-10 wks
Unrooted: 12-15 wks, 2-3 ppp Rooted: 9-12 wks, 2-3 ppp
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
Spider mites, aphids Unrooted: 12-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
16-18 in. (41-46 cm)
6-9
April to September
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
Spider mites, aphids Unrooted: 12-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
14-16 in. (36-41 cm)
6-9
April to September
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