ANNUAL CULTURE GUIDE
4 TO 5-IN. (10 TO 13-CM) POTS
6-IN. (15-CM) POTS, GALLONS
10 TO 12-IN. (25 TO 30-CM) POTS OR BASKETS
PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS (S) SPRAY (D) DRENCH
PESTS
DISEASES COMMENTS
1 ppp, 16-18 weeks
1 ppp, 20-22 weeks
3 ppp, 20-22 weeks
Daminozide(S) 2,500-5,000 ppm, paclobutrazol(D) 0.5-2 ppm for internode control. Benzyladenine(S) 300 ppm a week before pinch promotes branching.
Aphids (during early Spring), spider mites (during very dry weather) Aphids (during early Spring), spider mites (during very dry weather)
Fusarium, Pythium
1 ppp, 20-22 weeks
1 ppp, 20-22 weeks
2 ppp, 20-22 weeks
Daminozide(S) 2,500-5,000 ppm, paclobutrazol(D) 0.5-2 ppm for internode control. Benzyladenine(S) 300 ppm a week before pinch promotes branching.
Bacteria Leaf Spot
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
1-3 ppp, 6-9 weeks
3-5 ppp, 9-11 weeks
Daminozide(S) 2,500 ppm, paclobutrazol(S) 750 ppm tank mix 7-10 days after transplant. Do not use ethephon. Daminozide(S) 2,500 ppm, paclobutrazolS) 750 ppm tank mix 7-10 days after transplant. Do not use ethephon.
None
None
Sensitive to overwatering. Pinch for a better habit, especially in larger containers.
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
1-3 ppp, 6-9 weeks
3-5 ppp, 9-11 weeks
None
None
Sensitive to overwatering. Pinch for a better habit, especially in larger containers.
1 ppp, 6-8 weeks
1-2 ppp, 8-9 weeks
3-4 ppp, 10-12 weeks
None
Whitefly, aphids
Pythium, Botrytis
Pinch as needed to shape. Fertilize regularly. Avoid extremely high humidity or saturated media, both of which will encourage Botrytis.
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
1-2 ppp, 7-9 weeks
4-5 ppp, 8-10 weeks
Daminozide(S) at 2,500 ppm.
Aphids, Thrips, Botrytis, Pythium, Rust
Pinch early for a better habit, especially in larger containers.
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks 1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
1-2 ppp, 7-9 weeks 1-2 ppp, 7-9 weeks
4-5 ppp, 8-10 weeks 4-5 ppp, 8-10 weeks
Use daminozide(S) at 2,500 ppm.
Aphids, Thrips
Botrytis, Pythium, Rust
Keep evenly moist. Pinch early for a better habit, especially in larger containers.
Use daminozide(S) at 2,500 ppm.
Aphids, Thrips, Botrytis, Pythium, Rust Fungus gnats, thrips, aphids, mites Fungus gnats, thrips, aphids, mites Fungus gnats, thrips, aphids, mites Fungus gnats, thrips, aphids, mites Fungus gnats, thrips, aphids, mites Fungus gnats, thrips, aphids, mites Fungus gnats, thrips, aphids, mites
Pinch early for a better habit, especially in larger containers.
1 ppp, 8-9 weeks
1-2 ppp, 9-10 weeks
4-5 ppp, 11-13 weeks
Chlormequat chloride(S) 750-1,000 ppm to control growth; ethephon(S) 200-300 ppm to improve branching. Chlormequat chloride(S) 750-1,500 ppm to control growth; ethephon(S) 200-300 ppm to improve branching. PGR generally not needed for basket production. Chlormequat chloride(S) 750-1,500 ppm to control growth; ethephon(S) 200-300 ppm to improve branching. Chlormequat chloride(S) 750-1,000 ppm to control growth; ethephon(S) 200-300 ppm to improve branching. Chlormequat chloride(S) 750-1,000 ppm to control growth; ethephon(S) 200-300 ppm to improve branching. Chlormequat chloride(S) 750-1,000 ppm to control growth; ethephon(S) 200-300 ppm to improve branching. Generally not needed. chlormequat chloride(S) 750- 1,000 ppm to control growth; ethephon(S) 200-300 ppm to improve branching. If necessary, applying daminozide at 1,500 ppm/0.15% is an option to control plant height and/or help tone the plant.
Botrytis, Pythium, Xanthomonas Botrytis, Oedema, Pythium, Xanthomonas Botrytis, Oedema, Pythium, Xanthomonas Botrytis, Pythium, Xanthomonas Botrytis, Pythium, Xanthomonas Botrytis, Pythium, Xanthomonas Botrytis, Pythium, Xanthomonas
Day and night temperatures of 71 to 76°F (21 to 24°C) are ideal for the earliest stages of plant development. Solera Geraniums usually do not require PGRs to produce high-quality plants.
1 ppp, 8-10 weeks
1-2 ppp, 9-10 weeks
4-5 ppp, 11-13 weeks
Avoid drastic swings in soil moisture to reduce Oedema.
1 ppp, 8-10 weeks
1-2 ppp, 9-10 weeks
4-5 ppp, 11-13 weeks
Avoid drastic swings in soil moisture to reduce Oedema.
1 ppp, 8-9 weeks
1-2 ppp, 9-10 weeks
4-5 ppp, 11-13 weeks
Keep foliage dry. Provide good air circulation.
1 ppp, 8-9 weeks
1-2 ppp, 9-10 weeks
4-5 ppp, 11-13 weeks
Day and night temperatures of 71 to 76°F (21 to 24°C) are ideal for the earliest stages of plant development. Fantasia Geraniums usually do not require PGRs to produce high-quality plants. Refer to the Fantasia Zonal Geranium Grower Facts at ballfloraplant.com for detailed culture information. Keep foliage dry. Provide good air circulation. Refer to Galaxy Geranium culture recommendations at ballfloraplant.com. Presto Geraniums usually do not require PGRs to produce high-quality plants. They are naturally compact, well-branched and early to flower. Pinch once 2 weeks after transplant, unless growing in larger containers. Piñata is a heat- loving plant. Keep this in mind when growing on – to not start too early in the northern regions. Keep soil moderately dry.
1 ppp, 8-9 weeks
1-2 ppp, 9-10 weeks
4-5 ppp, 11-13 weeks
1 ppp, 8-9 weeks
1-2 ppp, 9-10 weeks
4-5 ppp, 11-13 weeks
1 ppp, 7-8 weeks
1-2 ppp, 8-10 weeks
2-3 ppp, 10-12 weeks
Thrips
Botrytis
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
2-3 ppp, 7-9 weeks
3-5 ppp, 9-11 weeks
None
Fungus gnats, whitefly
Root rot
Avoid saturated media at any time. Pinch regularly to shape.
1 ppp, 6-7 weeks
1-2 ppp, 8-9 weeks
3-5 ppp, 10-12 weeks
Use daminozide 1,500-3,000 ppm and chlormequat chloride 750-1,000 ppm tank mix(S). Daminozide/paclobutrazol(S) 1,000 ppm; daminozide/2 ppm paclobutrazol (low rate) for Compact series.
Whitefly, mites, aphids
Root rot
Cool temperatures and high light will reduce or eliminate any need for plant growth regulators.
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
1 ppp, 7-9 weeks
3 ppp, 9-12 weeks
Thrips, aphids, mites
Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus, Botrytis, Pythium
Dry culture, low to moderate nutrition, and cool temperatures will promote toned plants.
* ppp=plants per pot | ** Perennial varieties that can be grown cold without treatment for Spring and Summer sales.
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