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 July to September
HEIGHT
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
Spider mites, thrips Not recommended Rooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
14-16 in. (36-41 cm)
4-9
Typically not necessary if plants were pinched in the liner. Yes, in cases where there are two or less shoots.
PGRs generally not needed
Very pest and disease resistant.
Not recommended 12-14 wks. Plant Week 22-26
12-14 wks. Plant Week 22-26
24-26 in. (61-66 cm)
5-10
September to November
Not particularly sensitive. Use well- drained media.
Not recommended 9-11 wks
10-12 wks
24-30 in. (61-76 cm)
4-9
June to September
B-Nine/ Cycocel sprays 2,500/1,000 ppm
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
Pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering. Thrips, white fly, aphids. Pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering.
Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Unrooted: 16-19 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
14-16 in. (36-41 cm)
4-9
June to August
No
PGRs generally not needed
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
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
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
May experience root rot diseases under poor growing conditions. Aphids.
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
Only if pinching not done in the liner stage.
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
(15-20 cm)
14-16 wks for Summer to Fall flowering
26-29 in. (66-74 cm)
6-9
July to November
None
PGRs not needed Pythium can result from overwatering. Aphids can also be a problem.
Not recommended 12-14 wks for Summer to Fall flowering
Once for smaller pot sizes, twice for larger containers. Once for smaller pot sizes, twice for larger containers.
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. Watch for crown rot if overwatered.
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
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
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
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
A final pinching 8 to 10 weeks before flowering will help to increase flower count. Not necessary if pinches provided in liner
PGRs generally not needed
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
7-10 wks
9-11 wks
10-12 wks
16-18 in. (41-46 cm)
7-9
Year round depending on location
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
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
Watch for leaf spots when growing in wet conditions.
Not recommended Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
22-26 in. (56-66 cm)
4-9
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
Typically not required
PGRs generally not needed
Not particularly sensitive. Use well- drained media.
6-8 wks
9-11 wks
10-12 wks
10-12 in. (25-30 cm)
5-9
Year round, depending on location
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