GROWER SUCCESS GUIDE | SEED FINISHING
Laurentia STARSHINE ™ F1 Laurentia axillaris MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL
DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER FINISHING PROGRAM
PESTS
DISEASES
pH: 5.5–5.9 SME 1.5–2.1 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 2.3–3.2 mS/cm
2,000–4,000 foot candles Facultative long day
62–64 °F (17–18 °C)
62–64 °F (17–18 °C)
125–175 ppm N 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 10–11 weeks
Aphids, Fungus Gnats, Shore Flies, Thrips
Botrytis, Rhizoctonia, Pythium
1.5 gal. HB | 3–5 ppp | 10–11 weeks 1.5 gal. pot | 3–5 ppp | 10–11 weeks
FINISH PGRs
TECH TIPS
If needed spray with B-Nine ® WSG at 2,500 ppm.
Cool days with high light will reduce the need to apply PGRs.
Lavatera NOVELLA ™ F1 Lavatera trimestris MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL
DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER FINISHING PROGRAM
PESTS
DISEASES
pH: 5.5–5.9 SME 1.5–2.1 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 2.3–3.2 mS/cm
4,000–6,000 foot candles Obligate long day
68–70 °F (20–21 °C)
60–62 °F (16–17 °C)
125–175 ppm N 1 pt. | 1 ppp | 9–10 weeks 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 9–10 weeks
Aphids and Whiteflies
Anthracnose and Sclerotinia
1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 10–12 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1 ppp | 10–12 weeks 3 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 10–12 weeks 1.5 gal. pot | 3 ppp | 10–12 weeks
FINISH PGRs
TECH TIPS
The early PGR sprench during stage 1 of plug growth is critical so that plants are not floppy at retail. Transplant plugs on time; do not let them get root bound.
Growing cool at night helps keep growth under control. If more growth control is needed, spray up to three times with Cycocel ® at 1,500 ppm.
Marigold African ANTIGUA ™ F1 Tagetes erecta MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL
DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER FINISHING PROGRAM
PESTS
DISEASES
pH: 0 SME 0.9–1.3 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 1.4–2.0 mS/cm
4,000–6,000 foot candles Facultative short day
68–70 °F (20–21 °C)
58–60 °F (14–16 °C)
125–175 ppm N Packs | 1 ppp | 6–7 weeks 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 7–8 weeks
Spider Mites, Thrips, Leafminer,
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Botrytis and Pythium.
Aphids and Whiteflies.
FINISH PGRs
TECH TIPS
Usually not required, especially when finished during short days. If necessary under low light or high tem- perature/humidity conditions spray with B-Nine ® at 5,000 ppm before buds are wider than 1 cm (pea size). Later PGR sprays may reduce flower size or cause flowering in the foliage.
Easy to germinate on the bench. Maintain media pH above 6.2 to avoid iron/manganese toxicity. Short days will shorten time to flower.
Marigold African BIG TOP ™ F1 Tagetes erecta MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL
DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER FINISHING PROGRAM
PESTS
DISEASES
pH: 6.1–6.5 SME 0.9–1.3 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 1.4–2.0 mS/cm
4,000–6,000 foot candles Facultative short day
68–70 °F (20–21 °C)
58–60 °F (14–16 °C)
125–175 ppm N 1 pt. | 1 ppp | 7–8 weeks 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 7–8 weeks
Spider Mites, Thrips, Leafminer, Aphids and Whiteflies
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Botrytis and Pythium
1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 8–9 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1 ppp | 8–9 weeks 3 qt. | 3 ppp | 8–9 weeks 1.5 gal. pot | 3–4 ppp | 8–10 weeks
FINISH PGRs
TECH TIPS
Usually not required, especially when finished during short days. If necessary, under low light or high temperature/humidity conditions spray with B-Nine ® WSG at 5,000 ppm before buds are wider than 1 cm (pea size). Later PGR sprays may reduce flower size or cause flowering in the foliage.
Easy to germinate on the bench. Maintain media pH above 6.2 to avoid iron/manganese toxicity. Short days reduces time to flower.
Marigold African INCA II ™ F1 Tagetes erecta MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL
DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER FINISHING PROGRAM
PESTS
DISEASES
pH: 0 SME 0.9–1.3 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 1.4–2.0 mS/cm
4,000–6,000 foot candles Facultative short day
68–70 °F (20–21 °C)
58–60 °F (14–16 °C)
125–175 ppm N Large Packs | 1 ppp | 7–8 weeks 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 8–9 weeks 1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 9–10 weeks
Spider Mites, Thrips, Leafminer,
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Botrytis and Pythium.
Aphids and Whiteflies.
FINISH PGRs
TECH TIPS
Usually not required, especially when finished during short days. If necessary under low light or high tem- perature/humidity conditions spray with B-Nine ® at 5,000 ppm before buds are wider than 1 cm (pea size). Later PGR sprays may reduce flower size or cause flowering in the foliage.
Easy to germinate on the bench. Maintain media pH above 6.2 to avoid iron/manganese toxicity. Short days will shorten time to flower.
Marigold African PERFECTION ™ F1 Tagetes erecta MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL
DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER FINISHING PROGRAM
PESTS
DISEASES
pH: 0 SME 0.9–1.3 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 1.4–2.0 mS/cm
4,000–6,000 foot candles Facultative short day
68–70 °F (20–21 °C)
58–60 °F (14–16 °C)
125–175 ppm N 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 9–10 weeks
Spider Mites, Thrips, Leafminer,
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Botrytis and Pythium.
1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 9–10 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1–2 ppp | 9–10 weeks
Aphids and Whiteflies.
FINISH PGRs
TECH TIPS
Usually not required, especially when finished during short days. If necessary under low light or high tem- perature/humidity conditions spray with B-Nine ® at 5,000 ppm before buds are wider than 1 cm (pea size). Later PGR sprays may reduce flower size or cause flowering in the foliage.
Easy to germinate on the bench. Maintain media pH above 6.2 to avoid iron/manganese toxicity. Short days will shorten time to flower.
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