Media - Well drained soil-less mix such as peat-perlite-bark,
1-1-1. For good crop uniformity, plant liners deep.
PH - 6.5 - 7.0
Nutrition - A complete balanced fertilizer such
as 14-14-14 with minors. Occasional use of high phosphorous fertilizer, i.e., 9-45-15
should enhance bloom canopy and root development.
Light- Full sun to 20% shade.
Disease Control - Banrot, Zyban, Dithane, Clearys, Kocide as needed
for prevention of anthracnose, botrytis, rhizoctonia, rhizopus.
Pests - Snails, slugs, aphids, scale, army worms.
Other - For florist quality, grow on benches under hard cover.
Crop times -(based on Florida conditions from 98 cell pack liners)
| Liners to 4" |
12 - 14 weeks |
| Liners to 6" |
20 - 24 weeks |
| Liners to 8" |
28 - 32 weeks |
Spacing - Because of the very symmetrical and tight growth habit,
product can be grown almost pot tight through finishing.
