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: 16-18 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
USDA HARDINESS ZONES
1-GAL. (15-CM) POT, 1 PLANT PER POT
BLOOM MONTHS March to September
HEIGHT
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
Thrips
Not recommended Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
24 in. (61 cm)
6-11
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
White fly, spider mites, botrytis
Unrooted: 13-15 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 17-19 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
20-22 in. (51-56 cm)
4-9
March to September
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
White fly, spider mites, botrytis
Unrooted: 13-15 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 17-19 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
22-24 in. (56-61 cm)
4-9
March to September
Spider mites
Not recommended 10-12 wks
12-14 wks
14-16 in. (36-41 cm)
4-9
March to September
Typically not required
Will respond to 300 ppm Configure spray at young plant level
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
Unrooted: 13-15 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 17-19 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
21-24 in. (53-61 cm)
5-9
April to May
Typically not required
PGRs generally not needed
Very disease resistant. Watch for root and crown rot under poor growing conditions. Generally pest and disease free.
Not recommended Rooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
12-14 in. (30-36 cm)
5-9
March to September
One pinch, two to three weeks after transplant. One pinch, two to three weeks after transplant. One pinch, two to three weeks after transplant. One pinch, two to three weeks after transplant. Typically not required
PGRs generally not needed
Unrooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 6 wks
Unrooted: 12-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Not recommended 2-4 in.
3-9
(5-10 cm)
Generally pest and disease free.
Unrooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 6 wks
Unrooted: 12-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Not recommended 7-10 in.
5-9
July to August
PGRs generally not needed. B9 is effective if needed, especially under lower light conditions
(18-25 cm)
PGRs generally not needed
Generally pest and disease free.
Unrooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 6 wks
Unrooted: 12-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
3-6 in. (8-15 cm)
4-9
Non- flowering
PGRs generally not needed
Generally pest and disease free.
Unrooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 6 wks
Unrooted: 12-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Not recommended 2-5 in. (5-13 cm)
5-9
July to August
Not particularly sensitive. Use well- drained media. Not particularly sensitive. Use well- drained media.
Rooted: 4-6 wks
Rooted: 6-8 wks
10-12 wks
2-5 in. (5-13 cm)
4-8
June to July
4-6 wks
6-8 wks
Not recommended 4-6 in.
6-9
March to October
Typically not required
B-Nine/ Cycocel sprays 2,500/1,000 ppm
(10-15 cm)
10-12 in. (25-30 cm)
4-9
March to April
Unrooted: Plant by Week 32 (North), Week 37 (South) Rooted: Stick by Week 28 (North), Week 32 (South) Unrooted: 16-18 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
Unrooted: Plant by Week 35 (North), Week 40 (South) Rooted: Stick by Week 30 (North), Week 35 (South)
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
Aphids
Unrooted: Plant by Week 40 (North), Week 45 (South) Rooted: Stick by Week 35 (North), Week 40 (South)
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
Aphids, white fly
Not recommended Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
14-18 in. (36-46 cm)
4-9
April to September
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
Aphids, white fly
Unrooted: 10-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 16-18 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
12-14 in. (30-36 cm)
4-9
May to October
16-20 in. (41-51 cm)
5-8
June to August
Unrooted: Plant by Week 32 (North), Week 37 (South) Rooted: Stick by Week 28 (North), Week 32 (South) Unrooted: 13-15 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
Aphids, white fly
Not recommended Unrooted: Plant by Week 35 (North), Week 40 (South) Rooted: Stick by Week 30 (North), Week 35 (South)
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
Watch for thielaviopsis, pythium, white fly, spider mites.
Unrooted: 11-13 wks Rooted: 6-8 wks
Unrooted: 13-15 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
8-10 in. (20-25 cm)
4-9
February to October
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