ANNUAL CULTURE GUIDE
6-IN. (15-CM) POTS, GALLONS 1 ppp, 7-11 weeks 1-2 ppp, 8-10 weeks
10 TO 12-IN. (25 TO 30-CM) POTS OR BASKETS
4 TO 5-IN. (10 TO 13-CM) POTS
PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS (S) SPRAY (D) DRENCH
PESTS
DISEASES COMMENTS
Paclobutrazol 1-2 ppm drench, or B‑Nine 2,500‑3,500 ppm and chlormequat chloride 1,000‑1,500 tank mix (S).
Mites, whitefly, thrips, aphids
Botrytis, Pythium, Rhizoctonia
1 ppp, 6-9 weeks 1 ppp, 6-8 weeks
3 ppp, 8-10 weeks
Let it dry between watering.
3-5 ppp, 10-12 weeks
Generally not needed. B-Nine(S) 2,500 ppm.
Spider mites None
Pinch for better branching and shape.
High light will significantly improve plant quality by encouraging branching, earlier flowering and the ideal plant habit growth. Best suited to mid to late Spring and Summer programs. Let it dry between watering. High light will significantly improve plant quality by encouraging branching, earlier flowering and the ideal plant habit growth. High light will significantly improve plant quality by encouraging branching, earlier flowering and the ideal plant habit growth. Best-suited to mid to late Spring and Summer programs. High light will significantly improve plant quality by encouraging branching, earlier flowering and the ideal plant habit growth. Best‑suited to mid to late Spring and Summer programs. Pinch as needed to shape. Grow Bacopa bright and cool to maximize branching and encourage best possible habit. Test soil regularly for high pH/iron deficiency. Refer to the MegaCopa Series Bacopa Grower Facts at ballfloraplant.com for detailed culture information.
Generally not needed. B-Nine(S) 1,500-3,000 ppm and chlormequat chloride 750-1,000 ppm tank mix(S). Avoid Florel use. Generally not needed. B‑Nine(S) 1,500‑3,000 ppm and chlormequat chloride 750‑1,000 ppm tank mix(S). Avoid Florel use. Generally not needed. B-Nine(S) 1,500-3,000 ppm and chlormequat chloride 750-1,000 ppm tank mix(S). Avoid Florel use. B‑Nine(S) 1,500‑3,000 ppm and chlormequat chloride 750‑1,000 ppm tank mix(S). Avoid Florel use. Generally not needed. B-Nine(S) 1,000-1,500 ppm can be used sparingly to tone and control spread. Florel(S) 150-200 ppm will reduce early flowering and increase branching. PGR is generally not needed, as it is genetically compact. Bee Alive responds well to B-Nine applications at rates below 2,500 ppm. B-Nine(S) 2,500 ppm. Also responds to Sumagic(S) 3-5 ppm or Sumagic(D) 0.25 ppm. B-Nine(S) 2,500 ppm. Also responds to Sumagic(S) 3-5 ppm or Sumagic(D) 0.25 ppm.
1 ppp, 5-8 weeks
1-3 ppp, 7-9 weeks
3-5 ppp, 10-12 weeks
Whitefly, caterpillars
Root rot, Botrytis
1 ppp, 6 weeks
1 ppp, 7-9 weeks
3 ppp, 10-12 weeks
Whitefly, caterpillars
Root rot, Botrytis
1 ppp, 6-8 weeks
1-3 ppp, 7-9 weeks
3-5 ppp, 10-12 weeks
Whitefly, caterpillars
Root rot, Botrytis
Whitefly, Caterpillars, leafminer
1 ppp, 7-9 weeks
3 ppp, 10-12 weeks
Root rot
1-2 ppp, 5-7 weeks
2-3 ppp, 7-10 weeks
4-5 ppp, 8-12 weeks
Root rot, Botrytis
Thrips, aphids
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks 1-2 ppp, 5-7 weeks 1 ppp, 5-7 weeks 1 ppp, 4-6 weeks 1 ppp, 4-6 weeks
2-3 ppp, 6-8 weeks 1-3 ppp, 6-8 weeks 2-3 ppp, 6-8 weeks 2-3 ppp, 6-8 weeks 1-2 ppp, 6-8 weeks
4-5 ppp, 6-9 weeks 4-5 ppp, 6-9 weeks 4-5 ppp, 6-9 weeks
Root and stem rot Root and stem rot Root and stem rot
Fungus gnats
Pinch for better branching and shape.
Fungus gnats
Pinch for better branching and shape.
Fungus gnats
Pinch for better branching and shape.
4-5 ppp, 12-14 weeks 4-5 ppp, 12-14 weeks
Thrips, whitefly Thrips, whitefly Thrips, aphids, whitefly
Botrytis, Thielaviopsis Botrytis, Thielaviopsis
Cool temperatures and high light will produce the best habit.
Generally not needed.
Generally not needed. Grow plants under high light with warm temperatures to achieve the best quality. Generally not needed. Is responsive to paclobutrazol(S) 20-30 ppm or Sumagic(S) 10-20 ppm to maintain habit as needed.
Supplement fertilizers with extra Fe to avoid yellowing foliage. Avoid cold and wet conditions.
1 ppp, 6-8 weeks
1-2 ppp, 7-9 weeks
3-5 ppp, 10-12 weeks
Root and stem rot
High light and cool temperatures will improve plant quality significantly.
Cooler air temperatures and high light will reduce or eliminate any need for plant growth regulators. Maintain pH at 5.2-5.8 to optimize plant health. Crop times will be shortest as days lengthen in Spring. Apply preventative broad-spectrum fungicide drench early (7-10 days after transplant). Avoid saturated media and excessive feed levels. Cooler air temperatures and high light will reduce or eliminate any need for plant growth regulators. Maintain pH at 5.2-5.8 to optimize plant health. Crop times will be shortest as days lengthen in Spring. Apply preventative broad-spectrum fungicide drench.
Use B-Nine(S) 2,500-5,000 ppm, paclobutrazol(D) 3-8 ppm or Florel(S) 300-500 ppm applied 1 time up to 3 times for large baskets to maintain habit as needed.
Thrips, aphids, leafminers
1 ppp, 6-9 weeks
1-2 ppp, 7-11 weeks
3-5 ppp, 8-12 weeks
Root rot
Plant growth regulators are generally not needed and should only be applied if plants show signs of requiring extra control. B-Nine(S) 1,500-3,000 ppm applied 1 time up to 3 times should provide adequate control. B-Nine is typically used at 2,500 ppm to assist in minimizing internode stretch. The first application should be made approximately 2 weeks after the pinch, when new shoots are about 1.5 in. (4 cm) in length. Then spray once a week for about 3 weeks. Paclobutrazol drench at 1 to 2 ppm has also shown to be effective.
Thrips, aphids, leafminers
1 ppp, 5-8 weeks
1-3 ppp, 6-10 weeks
3-5 ppp, 8-12 weeks
Root rot
Aphids, thrips, mites, leafminers
Floriosa is a short-day flowering plant most often produced for natural season sales in the Fall.
1 ppp, 7-8 weeks
2-3 ppp, 8-9 weeks
3-4 ppp, 9-10 weeks
Botrytis
* ppp=plants per pot ** Perennial varieties that can be grown cold without treatment for Spring and Summer sales.
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