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
USDA HARDINESS ZONES
1-GAL. (15-CM) POT, 1 PLANT PER POT
BLOOM MONTHS July to September
HEIGHT
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
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. Yes, in cases where there are two or less shoots.
PGRs generally not needed
Aphids, white fly, spider mites
Not recommended
Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks Natural flowering in early July
Not particularly sensitive. Use well- drained media. Pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering.
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
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
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. (15-20 cm)
4-9
February to April
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
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
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
10-12 in. (25-30 cm)
5-8
April to September
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
Recommended 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
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
10-12 wks
16-18 in. (41-46 cm)
7-9
Year round depending on location
PGRs generally not needed
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
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
No
None
Rust resistant
8-10 wks
14-16 wks
20-24 wks, 1 ppp
30-36 in. (76-91 cm)
5-9
October to November
No
PGRs generally not needed
Watch for crown rot if overwatered.
Not recommended Not recommended
Liner: 16-18 wks
80-86 in. (203-218 cm)
5-9
September to October
No
None
Rust resistant
Not recommended
16-18 wks
24-26 wks, 1 ppp
72-102 in. (183-259 cm)
5-9
October to November
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
Powdery mildew may be present if grown under poor air circulation and high humidity. White fly, spider mites.
Unrooted: 12-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
10-12 in. (25-30 cm)
4-9
June to July
Typically not required
PGRs generally not needed
Powdery mildew when pressure is high.
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
Not necessary when pinched in liner.
Use B-Nine/Cycocel 2,500/800 ppm to control height
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