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 Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
USDA HARDINESS ZONES
1-GAL. (15-CM) POT, 1 PLANT PER POT Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
BLOOM MONTHS May to September
HEIGHT
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
White fly
Unrooted: 10-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
18 in. (46 cm)
4-8
Spider mites, thrips
Not recommended
9-11 wks
10-12 wks
24-28 in. (61-71 cm)
4-9
April to September
Typically not required
B-Nine/Cycocel sprays 2,500/1,000 ppm
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
Spider mites, thrips. Watch for INSV/ TSWV.
Unrooted: 10-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
12 in. (30 cm)
5-8
April to September
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
White fly, spider mites
Not recommended
Rooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
18-20 in. (46-51 cm)
5-9
May to August
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
Pythium can be a problem if overwatered. White fly, spider mites. Powdery mildew when pressure is high. Powdery mildew when pressure is high. Powdery mildew when pressure is high. Pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering.
Not recommended
Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
28-30 in. (71-76 cm)
4-9
July to September
Rooted: 7-9 wks
Rooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
6-8 in. (15-20 cm)
4-8
April to May
Yes, in cases where there are two or less shoots. Yes, in cases where there are two or less shoots. Yes, in cases where there are two or less shoots.
Configure at 600 ppm to increase branching Configure at 600 ppm to increase branching Configure at 600 ppm to increase branching
Not recommended
Rooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
16-18 in. (41-46 cm)
4-9
June to August
Not recommended
Rooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
18-20 in. (46-51 cm)
4-9
June to August
None
PGRs generally not needed
6-8 wks
10-12 wks
12-14 wks
6-8 in. (15-20 cm)
5-9
April to June
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
White fly, thrips
Rooted: 6-8 wks
Rooted: 8-10 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
12-14 in. (30-36 cm)
7-9
March to September
Once for smaller pot sizes, twice for larger containers.
PGRs generally not needed
White fly, spider mites
Unrooted: 12-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 16-18 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
16-18 in. (41-46 cm)
7-10
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
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 PGRs generally not needed PGRs generally not needed. B9 is effective if needed, especially under lower light conditions PGRs generally not needed
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
Generally pest and disease free.
Unrooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 6 wks
Unrooted: 12-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Not recommended
2-4 in. (5-10 cm)
3-9
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. (18-25 cm)
5-9
July to August
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.
Rooted: 4-6 wks
Rooted: 6-8 wks
10-12 wks
2-5 in. (5-13 cm)
4-8
June to July
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
Aphids, white fly
Not recommended
Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 16-18 wks Rooted: 12-14 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
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
Unrooted: 13-15 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
8-10 in. (20-25 cm)
4-9
February to October
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