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
USDA HARDINESS ZONES
1-GAL. (15-CM) POT, 1 PLANT PER POT
BLOOM MONTHS March to November
HEIGHT
Not recommended Rooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
10-12 in. (25-30 cm)
3-8
None
Generally not needed. B-Nine/ Cycocel combination
Spider mites, thrips, botrytis, bacterial spotting
at 3,750-5,000 ppm, B-Nine/
Cycocel 500 ppm before flowering. Sumagic spray can be used after flowering if needed.
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
Spider mites, thrips Not recommended Rooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
14-16 in. (36-41 cm)
4-9
July to September
PGRs generally not needed
Very pest and disease resistant.
Not recommended 12-14 wks. Plant Week 22-26
12-14 wks. Plant Week 22-26
24-26 in. (61-66 cm)
5-10
September to November
Typically not necessary if plants were pinched in the liner. Yes, in cases where there are two or less shoots.
Not recommended 9-11 wks
10-12 wks
24-30 in. (61-76 cm)
4-9
June to September
Not particularly sensitive. Use well- drained media. Pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering. Thrips, white fly, aphids. Pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering.
B-Nine/ Cycocel sprays 2,500/1,000 ppm
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Unrooted: 16-19 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
14-16 in. (36-41 cm)
4-9
June to August
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
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
Unrooted: 10-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Unrooted: 16-18 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
10-12 in. (25-30 cm)
6-9
May to October
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
May experience root rot diseases under poor growing conditions. Aphids.
PGRs generally not needed
Not particularly sensitive.
24 wks; requires vernalization
24 wks; requires vernalization
Not recommended 6-8 in.
4-9
February to April
Only if pinching not done in the liner stage.
(15-20 cm)
14-16 wks for Summer to Fall flowering
26-29 in. (66-74 cm)
6-9
July to November
Not recommended 12-14 wks for Summer to Fall flowering
None
PGRs not needed Pythium can result from overwatering. Aphids can also be a problem.
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.
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. A final pinching 8 to 10 weeks before flowering will help to increase flower count.
PGRs generally not needed
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 10-12 in. (25-30 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 14-18 in. (36-46 cm)
6-9
March to July
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
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
6-8 wks
9-11 wks
10-12 wks
10-12 in. (25-30 cm)
5-9
Year round, depending on location
Typically not required
PGRs generally not needed
Not particularly sensitive. Use well- drained media.
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