ANNUAL CULTURE GUIDE
4 TO 5-IN. ( 10 TO 13-CM) POTS
6-IN. (15-CM) POTS, GALLONS 1-2 ppp, 5-7 weeks
10 TO 12-IN. (25 TO 30-CM) POTS OR BASKETS
PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS (S) SPRAY (D) DRENCH
PESTS
DISEASES COMMENTS
1 ppp, 4-5 weeks
3-5 ppp, 6-8 weeks
Generally not needed. Grow plants under high light and use negative differential of temperature to tone plant habits.
Fungus gnats, whitefly
Root and stem rot
High light and cool temperatures produce high-quality plants.
1 ppp, 4-5 weeks
2-3 ppp, 5-8 weeks
3-5 ppp, 8-10 weeks 2 ppp, 20-22 weeks
Generally not needed. Pinching is best for shaping the plant.
None
None
Goldilocks Lysimachia is grown primarily for its foliage.
1 ppp, 16-18 weeks
1 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) Aphids, fungus gnats, slugs/snails
Bacteria Leaf Spot
1 ppp, 16-18 weeks
2 ppp, 20-22 weeks
2 ppp, 20-22 weeks
None
Bacterial Leaf Spot
1 ppp, 6-8 weeks
2-3 ppp, 6-8 weeks
5-6 ppp, 10-12 weeks
Plant Growth Regulators not needed when grown in high light.
Botrytis, Root and stem rot
Mecardonia is heat and drought tolerant in the landscape. Generally, finished production pots can be produced with little to no maintenance required. If grown cool and with high light levels, Aromatica will generally require little, if any, PGRs. Avoid water-logged media.
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
2-3 ppp, 7-9 weeks
3-4 ppp, 9-11 weeks
Grow cool and bright to improve habit. Nemesia is responsive to B-Nine(S) 2,500-4,000 ppm, Sumagic(S) 20-30 ppm, and Florel(S) 200-300 ppm. If necessary, B-Nine spray at 2,500- 3,500 ppm can be effective. Growing cool helps to prevent stretch.
Thrips, aphids, leafminers
Root rot
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
2 ppp, 7-8 weeks
3-4 ppp, 9-12 weeks
Thrips, aphids Root rot, Botrytis
1 ppp, 10-13 weeks
2-3 ppp, 11-14 weeks
3-4 ppp, 11-15 weeks
Is responsive to B-Nine(S) 2,500-4,000 ppm alone or as a tank mix(S) with Cycocel 750- 1,000 ppm. Bonzi(S) 15-30 ppm is also effective.
Aphids, whitefly, thrips
Root and stem rot, Botrytis
After transplanting, allow plants to become established for 1-2 weeks at 60-65°F (15- 18°C). Once plants are well established, begin growing at recommended cool temperatures. After 4-6 weeks of cool conditions, plants can be forced in 6-8 weeks. After transplanting, allow plants to become established for 1-2 weeks at 60-65°F (15- 18°C). Once plants are well established, begin growing at recommended cool temperatures. Pinch optional. After 4-6 weeks of cool conditions, plants can be forced in 6-8 weeks. Plants should be pinched as needed to control habit. Crop times will be shorter under long days or warmer temperatures. Cool temperatures and high light reduce need for PGR. SuperCal Blue is high vigor. Artist Rose, Cherry and Neon Rose are medium vigor.
1 ppp, 8-11 weeks
1-2 ppp, 8-11 weeks
3-5 ppp, 8-11 weeks
Is responsive to B-Nine(S) 2,500-4,000 ppm alone or as a tank mix(S) with Cycocel 750- 1,000 ppm. Bonzi(S) 15-30 ppm is also effective.
Aphids, whitefly, thrips
Root and stem rot, Botrytis
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
1-2 ppp, 6-8 weeks
3-4 ppp, 8-11 weeks
B-Nine(S) 2,000-4,000 ppm, applied 1-3 times, can be used to control habit.
Thrips, aphids, whitefly
Root rot
1 ppp, 6-8 weeks
1-3 ppp, 7-9 weeks
3-5 ppp, 9-12 weeks
Foliar sprays of A-Rest 10-30 ppm or sprays of B-Nine/Bonzi tank mix, B-Nine 2,500-5,000 ppm/Bonzi 10-30 ppm. Drench of A-Rest 1-3 ppm, or drench of Bonzi 1-4 ppm. B-Nine(S) 1,500-2,500 ppm, applied 2-4 times, can be used to control habit early. Bonzi(D) 0.25-1.0 ppm applied as crop matures will control final height but not delay flowering or reduce flower size. B-Nine(S) 1,000-2,000 ppm, applied 2-4 times, can be used to control habit early; Bonzi(D) 0.25-1.0 ppm applied as crop matures will control final height but not delay flowering or reduce flower size.
Whitefly, thrips, leafminers, aphids, mites
Botrytis, Crown rot, Tobacco Mosaic Virus
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
1-2 ppp, 6-8 weeks
3-5 ppp, 8-11 weeks
Whitefly, thrips, leafminers
Botrytis, Root rot, Tobacco Mosaic Virus
Cool temperatures and high light will reduce need for PGRs. Monitor regularly for high pH and possible iron deficiency.
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
2-3 ppp, 6-8 weeks
4-5 ppp, 8-11 weeks
Whitefly, thrips, leafminers
Botrytis, Root rot, Tobacco Mosaic Virus
Cool temperatures and high light will reduce or eliminate any need for PGRs. Monitor pH regularly for high pH and possible iron deficiency. Cool temperatures and high light will reduce need for PGRs. Monitor regularly for high pH and possible iron deficiency. Cool temperatures and high light will reduce the need for PGRs. Monitor regularly for high pH and possible iron deficiency.
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
2-3 ppp, 6-8 weeks
3-5 ppp, 8-11 weeks
Whitefly, thrips, leafminers Whitefly, thrips, leafminers
Botrytis, Root rot, Tobacco Mosaic Virus Botrytis, Root rot, Tobacco Mosaic Virus
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
2-3 ppp, 6-8 weeks
3-5 ppp, 8-11 weeks
B-Nine(S) 1,500-2,500 ppm, applied 2-4 times, can be used to control habit early. Bonzi(D) 0.25-1.0 ppm applied as crop matures will control final height but not delay flowering or reduce flower size.
* ppp=plants per pot ** Perennial varieties that can be grown cold without treatment for Spring and Summer sales.
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