Finishing
Common pests: Aphids, Thrips Common diseases: Alternaria , Downy mildew, Thielaviopsis , Cercospora , Botrytis
Temperature Day: 64–66 °F (18–19 °C) Night: 64–66 °F (18–19 °C) Average daily temperature: 65 °F (18.5 °C) Lighting Day extension lighting: Beneficial to 14 hours Light intensity: 800–1,200 µmol·m -2 ·s -1 Day length response: Facultative long day Daily light integral (DLI): 12–14 mol·m -2 ·d -1
Try Chrysal Alesco ® , a postharvest foliar spray, to protect ethylene sensitive crops during shipping and retail.
Scheduling
SIZE
CROP TIME PLANTS PER POT
Packs
4–5 weeks 5–6 weeks
1 ppp
Large Packs
1–2 ppp
Transplanting: Transplant directly into the finished container. Place the rooting media slightly below the level of media in the container. Make sure the root ball is covered and that the plug is situated in the center of the pot. Media pH: 5.5–5.9 Media EC: SME EC: 0.9–1.3 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 1.4–2.0 mS/cm Fertilizer: 75–125 ppm N Pinching: No. Pinching is not recommended or needed. Plant growth regulators (PGRs): Usually not required if growing cool. If conditions are warmer or darker than ideal, spray with B-Nine ® WSG at 2,500–5,000 ppm. Tech tip: Keep media pH below 5.8 to help avoid Thielaviopsis infections. Under hot temperatures provide lower light levels to reduce heat stress. Also, if very frequent irrigation occurs due to high temperatures, apply a supplemental feed of Solubor ® or borax to avoid boron deficiency. Moisture level: Media should be allowed to dry between irrigations. Alternate between moisture level 2 and 4. 2 - MEDIUM: Soil is light brown in color, no water can be extracted from soil, and soil will crumble apart. 4 - WET: Soil is dark brown but not shiny, no free water is seen at the surface of the soil, when pressed or squeezed water drips easily, and trays are heavy with a visible bend in the middle.
1.0 pint (4 inch)
5–6 weeks
1–2 ppp
1.0 quart (4.5 to 5 inch)
5–6 weeks
1–2 ppp
1.25 to 2.5 quart (5.5 to 6.5 inch, trade gallon) 1.5 gallon hanging basket (10 inch basket)
6–7 weeks
3 ppp
7–9 weeks
5–7 ppp
Estimated finish crop time is from transplant of a 288-cell tray and finished at an average daily temperature (ADT) of 65 °F (18.5 °C).
Example crop schedule for a pack WEEKS FROM TRANSPLANT DESCRIPTION 1 week Drench with preventive fungicide
Spray with B-Nine ® WSG at 2,500–5,000 ppm, if needed
2 weeks
5 weeks
Finish
Penny ™ Pro Red, Yellow with Blotch, and Pink with Face
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