CROP SCHEDULE & USES 1-QT. (10-CM) POT, 1 PLANT PER POT
PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS
PINCHING AFTER TRANSPLANT
PESTS AND FUNGAL DISEASES
2 TO 3-GAL. (25 TO 30-CM) POT, 3 PLANTS PER POT Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
USDA HARDINESS ZONES
1-GAL. (15-CM) POT, 1 PLANT PER POT
BLOOM MONTHS July to September
HEIGHT
Not recommended Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
18-24 in. (46-61 cm)
4-9
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
Pythium can be a problem if overwatered. White fly, spider mites. Powdery mildew when pressure is high.
Rooted: 7-9 wks
Rooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
14-16 in. (36-41 cm)
4-8
April to May
Configure at 600 ppm to increase branching Configure at 600 ppm to increase branching Configure at 600 ppm to increase branching Configure at 600 ppm to increase branching
Powdery mildew when pressure is high.
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.
Powdery mildew when pressure is high.
Not recommended Rooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
16-18 in. (41-46 cm)
4-9
June to August
Powdery mildew when pressure is high.
Not recommended Rooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
18-20 in. (46-51 cm)
4-9
June to August
6-8 wks
10-12 wks
12-14 wks
6-8 in. (15-20 cm)
5-9
April to June
None
PGRs generally not needed
Pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering.
Aphids, leaf miners, leaf spot.
Not recommended 12-14 wks
12-14 wks
30-34 in. (76-86 cm)
5-9
Late June to September
None
B-Nine/Cycocel combination at 3,750 ppm/500 ppm can be used to tone foliage. May delay flowering. Sumagic sprays after flower initiation if needed.
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
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
Once for smaller pot sizes, twice for larger containers.
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
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.
3-9
September to October
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.
(5-10 cm)
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.
5-9
July to August
PGRs generally not needed. B-Nine is effective if needed, especially under lower light conditions
(18-25 cm)
PGRs generally not needed
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
Rooted: 4-6 wks
Rooted: 6-8 wks
10-12 wks
2-5 in. (5-13 cm)
4-8
June to July
Typically not required
Not particularly sensitive. Use well- drained media.
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
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
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
Watch for thielaviopsis, pythium, white fly, spider mites.
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