CROP SCHEDULE & USES 1-QT. (10-CM) POT, 1 PLANT PER POT
PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS PGRs generally not needed
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 April to September
HEIGHT
Typically not required
Aphids on the buds Rooted: 6 wks
Rooted: 6-8 wks
Not recommended 10-12 in. (25-30 cm)
4-9
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
Typically not required
PGRs generally not needed
Pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering.
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
16-22 in. (41-56 cm)
7-10
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
6-8 in. (15-20 cm)
4-9
April to May
Unrooted: stick week 22-26 Rooted: plant week 27-31 Liner: 16-18 wks
Unrooted: stick week 26-32 Rooted: plant week 31-36 Liner: 14-16 wks
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
None noted
Unrooted: stick week 30-35 Rooted: plant week 35-40 Liner: 10-12 wks
No
PGRs generally not needed
Watch for crown rot if overwatered.
10-12 in. (25-30 cm)
5-9
March to October
Not recommended Rooted: 6-8 wks
10-12 wks
14-16 in. (36-41 cm)
4-9
Non- flowering
Not particularly sensitive. Use well- drained media. Not particularly sensitive. Use well- drained media. Pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering. Pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering. Pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering. Pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering. Pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering.
Typically not required
B-Nine/ Cycocel sprays 2,500/1,000 ppm B-Nine/ Cycocel sprays 2,500/1,000 ppm
Not recommended Rooted: 6-8 wks
10-12 wks
16-18 in. (41-46 cm)
4-9
Non- flowering
Typically not required
Not recommended 10-12 wks
12-14 wks
14-16 in. (36-41 cm)
4-9
April to May
None
PGRs generally not needed
Not recommended 10-12 wks
12-14 wks
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
4-9
April to May
None
PGRs generally not needed
Not recommended 10-12 wks
12-14 wks
6-9 in. (15-23 cm)
4-9
April to May
None
PGRs generally not needed
Not recommended 10-12 wks
12-14 wks
10-12 in. (25-30 cm)
4-9
April to May
None
PGRs generally not needed
Not recommended 10-12 wks
12-14 wks
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
4-9
April to May
None
PGRs generally not needed
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 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
Spider mites, thrips Not recommended Rooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
12-14 in. (30-36 cm)
5-9
March to November
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.
Typically not required
PGRs generally not needed
Aphids on the buds Rooted: 6 wks
9-11 wks
Not recommended 4-6 in.
5-9
March to October
(10-15 cm)
Not recommended 6-8 in.
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)
(15-20 cm)
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)
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)
Not recommended 8-10 in.
4-9
March to October
No
PGRs generally not needed
Thrips, carnation mottle virus
(20-25 cm)
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