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
None
Aphids (during early Spring), spider mites (during very dry weather) Aphids (during early Spring), spider mites (during very dry weather)
Fusarium, Pythium
Bacteria Leaf Spot
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
1-3 ppp, 6-9 weeks
3-5 ppp, 9-11 weeks
B-Nine(S) 2,500 ppm, Cycocel(S) 750 ppm tank mix 7-10 days after transplant. Do not use Florel.
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. Day and night temperatures of 71 to 76°F (21 to 24°C) are ideal for the earliest stages of plant development. Zodiac Geraniums usually do not require PGRs to produce high-quality plants.
1 ppp, 8-9 weeks
1-2 ppp, 9-10 weeks
4-5 ppp, 11-13 weeks
Cycocel(S) 750-1,000 ppm to control growth; Florel(S) 200-300 ppm to improve branching.
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
Botrytis, Pythium, Xanthomonas Botrytis, Oedema, Pythium, Xanthomonas Botrytis, Oedema, Pythium, Xanthomonas Botrytis, Pythium, Xanthomonas Botrytis, Pythium, Xanthomonas
1 ppp, 8-10 weeks
1-2 ppp, 9-10 weeks
4-5 ppp, 11-13 weeks
Cycocel(S) 750-1,500 ppm to control growth; Florel(S) 200-300 ppm to improve branching. PGR generally not needed for basket production. Cycocel(S) 750-1,500 ppm to control growth; Florel(S) 200-300 ppm to improve branching.
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
Cycocel(S) 750-1,000 ppm to control growth; Florel(S) 200-300 ppm to improve branching.
Keep foliage dry. Provide good air circulation.
1 ppp, 8-9 weeks
1-2 ppp, 9-10 weeks
4-5 ppp, 11-13 weeks
Cycocel(S) 750-1,000 ppm to control growth; Florel(S) 200-300 ppm to improve branching.
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
Cycocel(S) 750-1,000 ppm to control growth; Florel (S) 200-300 ppm to improve branching.
Fungus gnats, thrips, aphids, mites Fungus gnats, thrips, aphids, mites
Botrytis, Pythium, Xanthomonas Botrytis, Pythium, Xanthomonas
1 ppp, 8-9 weeks
1-2 ppp, 9-10 weeks
4-5 ppp, 11-13 weeks
Generally not needed. Cycocel(S) 750- 1,000 ppm to control growth; Florel(S) 200-300 ppm to improve branching.
1 ppp, 7-8 weeks
1-2 ppp, 8-10 weeks
2-3 ppp, 10-12 weeks
If necessary, applying B-Nine (daminozide) at 1,500 ppm/0.15% is an option to control plant height and/or help tone the plant.
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 ppp, 5-7 weeks
1-2 ppp, 8-9 weeks 1 ppp, 7-9 weeks
3-5 ppp, 10-12 weeks 3 ppp, 9-12 weeks
Use B-Nine 1,500-3,000 ppm and Cycocel 750-1,000 ppm tank mix(S). B-Nine/Bonzi (S) 1,000 ppm; B-Nine/2 ppm Bonzi (low rate) for Compact series.
Whitefly, mites, aphids Thrips, aphids, mites
Root rot
Cool temperatures and high light will reduce or eliminate any need for plant growth regulators. Dry culture, low to moderate nutrition, and cool temperatures will promote toned plants.
Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus, Botrytis, Pythium Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus, Botrytis, Pythium
1 ppp, 6-9 weeks
1-2 ppp, 7-9 weeks
4-5 ppp, 10-12 weeks
Bonzi(S) 5-15 ppm can be used to control habit early; Bonzi(D) 0.5-1.0 ppm applied as crop matures will control final height but not delay flowering or reduce flower size. Florel(S) 100-200 ppm can be used to improve branching but will usually not be needed.
Leafminers, thrips
Start feeding immediately after transplanting. Avoid water stress in all stages of crop. Avoid cold stress (night temperatures below 65°F/18°C). Maintain EC above 1.0 (SME). Use early PGR applications to achieve ideal finished plants.
* ppp=plants per pot ** Perennial varieties that can be grown cold without treatment for Spring and Summer sales.
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