CROP SCHEDULE & USES 1-QT. (10-CM) POT, 1 PLANT PER POT
PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS PGRs generally not needed
PINCHING AFTER TRANSPLANT Once for smaller pot sizes, twice for larger containers.
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: 16-19 wks Rooted: 9-11 wks
BLOOM MONTHS April to September
HEIGHT
Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 7-8 wks
16-18 in. (41-46 cm)
4-9
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.
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
Once for smaller pot sizes, twice for larger containers.
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
PGRs generally not needed
A final pinching 8 to 10 weeks before flowering will help to increase flower count.
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
10-12 wks
16-18 in. (41-46 cm)
7-9
Year round depending on location
PGRs generally not needed
Not necessary if pinches provided in liner
Typically not required
PGRs generally not needed
Watch for crown rot if overwatered.
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
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
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
Powdery mildew may be present if grown under poor air circulation and high humidity. White fly, spider mites. Powdery mildew when pressure is high.
Typically not required
PGRs generally not needed
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
Use B-Nine/Cycocel 2,500/800 ppm to control height
Not necessary when pinched in liner.
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
White fly
Unrooted: 10-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
18 in. (46 cm)
4-8
May to September
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
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
Spider mites, thrips. Watch for INSV/TSWV.
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
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
Spider mites
Not recommended Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
Unrooted: 21-23 wks Rooted: 14-16 wks
20-24 in. (51-61 cm)
6-9
July to August
Not recommended Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
30-34 in. (76-86 cm)
5-8
May to July
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
Spider mites, thrips. Watch for INSV/TSWV.
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
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
Pythium can be a problem if overwatered. White fly, spider mites.
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