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 March to September
HEIGHT
Yes
White fly, thrips
Rooted: 6-8 wks
Rooted: 8-10 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
12-14 in. (30-36 cm)
7-9
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
Thrips
Not recommended Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 16-18 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
24 in. (61 cm)
6-11
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
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
Unrooted: 13-15 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 17-19 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
21-24 in. (53-61 cm)
5-9
April to May
Spider mites, thrips, bacterial spot, botrytis
4-6 in. (10-15 cm)
4-9
March to June
No
B-Nine/Cycocel combination at 3,750 ppm, B-Nine/ Cycocel 500 ppm before flowering. Sumagic spray can be used with caution after flowering if needed.
Not recommended Rooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
12-14 in. (30-36 cm)
5-9
March to September
Typically not required
PGRs generally not needed
Very disease resistant. Watch for root and crown rot under poor growing conditions. Generally pest and disease free.
PGRs generally not needed
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. Not particularly sensitive. Use well- drained media.
4-6 wks
6-8 wks
Not recommended 4-6 in.
6-9
March to October
Typically not required
B-Nine/ Cycocel sprays 2,500/1,000 ppm
(10-15 cm)
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
Aphids
Unrooted: Plant by Week 40 (North), Week 45 (South) Rooted: Stick by Week 35 (North), Week 40 (South)
Unrooted: Plant by Week 35 (North), Week 40 (South) Rooted: Stick by Week 30 (North), Week 35 (South)
Unrooted: Plant by Week 32 (North), Week 37 (South) Rooted: Stick by Week 28 (North), Week 32 (South) Unrooted: 16-18 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
10-12 in. (25-30 cm)
4-9
March to April
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
Aphids, white fly
Not recommended Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 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
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
Aphids, white fly
Not recommended Unrooted: Plant by Week 35 (North), Week 40 (South) Rooted: Stick by Week 30 (North), Week 35 (South)
Unrooted: Plant by Week 32 (North), Week 37 (South) Rooted: Stick by Week 28 (North), Week 32 (South) Unrooted: 13-15 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
16-20 in. (41-51 cm)
5-8
June to August
Unrooted: 11-13 wks Rooted: 6-8 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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