CROP SCHEDULE & USES 1-QT. (10-CM) POT, 1 PLANT PER POT
PINCHING AFTER TRANSPLANT
PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS
PESTS AND FUNGAL DISEASES
2 TO 3-GAL. (25 TO 30-CM) POT, 3 PLANTS PER POT Not recommended
USDA HARDINESS ZONES
1-GAL. (15-CM) POT, 1 PLANT PER POT
BLOOM MONTHS April to September
HEIGHT
Typically not required
PGRs generally not needed
Aphids on the buds Rooted: 6 wks
Rooted: 6-8 wks
10-12 in. (25-30 cm)
4-9
Typically not required
PGRs generally not needed
Pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering.
Unrooted: 13-15 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
26-28 in. (66-71 cm)
4-9
April to September
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
Thrips, white fly
Not recommended
Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
15-18 in. (38-46 cm)
5-9
April to September
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
Thrips, white fly
Not recommended
Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
9-12 in. (23-30 cm)
7-10
April to September
Typically not required
B-Nine/Cycocel sprays 2,500/1,000 ppm B-Nine/Cycocel sprays 2,500/1,000 ppm
Not particularly sensitive. Use well-drained media. Not particularly sensitive. Use well-drained media.
Not recommended
Rooted: 6-8 wks
10-12 wks
14-16 in. (36-41 cm)
4-9
Non- flowering
Typically not required
Not recommended
Rooted: 6-8 wks
10-12 wks
16-18 in. (41-46 cm)
4-9
Non- flowering
One pinch, two to three weeks after transplant
PGRs generally not needed
Thrips, spider mites
Not recommended
Rooted: 12-14 wks Rooted: 14 wks
28-36 in. (71-91 cm)
6-9
August to October
One pinch, two to three weeks after transplant.
PGRs generally not needed
Thrips, spider mites
Not recommended
Rooted: 12-14 wks Rooted: 14 wks
28-36 in. (71-91 cm)
6-9
August to October
No
PGRs generally not needed
Spider mites
Not recommended
Rooted: 12-14 wks Rooted: 14 wks
48 in. (122 cm)
6-9
August to October
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. PGRs generally not needed
Spider mites, thrips
Not recommended
Rooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
12-14 in. (30-36 cm)
5-9
March to November
Typically not required
Aphids on the buds Rooted: 6 wks
9-11 wks
Not recommended
4-6 in. (10-15 cm)
5-9
March to October
Not recommended
6-8 in. (15-20 cm)
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)
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
Not recommended
8-10 in. (20-25 cm)
4-9
March to October
No
PGRs generally not needed
Thrips, carnation mottle virus
Not recommended
5-6 in. (13-15 cm)
4-9
March to October
No
PGRs generally not needed
Thrips, carnation mottle virus
Recommended for more flowers per
PGRs generally not needed
Aphids, white fly, spider mites
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
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 PGRs generally not needed Not recommended. 300 ppm Configure 2 weeks after transplant when greenhouse grown will reduce overall plant height.
None noted
14-16 wks Spring plant; 11-13 wks Summer plant for Fall
Only to remove premature flower buds. Only to remove premature flower buds.
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
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