GROWER SUCCESS GUIDE | SEED FINISHING
Nicotiana SARATOGA ™ F1 Nicotiana × alata 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 Day neutral
66–68 °F (19–20 °C)
66–68 °F (19–20 °C)
125–175 ppm N Packs | 1 ppp | 5–6 weeks 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 6–7 weeks
Aphids, Whiteflies, Thrips, Cutworms
Downy Mildew
1.25 qt. | 1–2 ppp | 7–8 weeks 2.5 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 7–8 weeks
FINISH PGRs
TECH TIPS
Cool days with high light will reduce the need to apply PGRs.
If needed to control height, spray with B-Nine ® WSG at 2,500–5,000 ppm, A-Rest ® at 3–7 ppm, Bonzi ® at 10–30 ppm or Sumagic ® at 5–10 ppm.
Osteospermum ASTI ™ F1 Osteospermum ecklonis MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL
DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER FINISHING PROGRAM
PESTS
DISEASES
pH: 5.8–6.2 SME 1.5–2.1 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 2.3–3.2 mS/cm
4,000–6,000 foot candles Day neutral
60–62 °F (16–17 °C)
52–54 °F (11–12 °C)
125–175 ppm N 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 10–14 weeks
Fungus Gnats, Shore Flies, Thrips, Aphids
Pythium, Rhizoctonia, Botrytis
1.25 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 12–15 weeks 2.5 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 12–15 weeks
FINISH PGRs
TECH TIPS
It is very important to spray the plugs with Cycocel ® at 300 ppm about 10 days after sowing to help reduce hypocotyl stretch. Shorter hypocotyls will result in a stronger central stem after transplant and will reduce floppiness in the finished plant.
If grown cool and under high light, PGRs will not be necessary. Under suboptimal conditions spray with B-Nine ® WSG at 2,500–5,000 ppm or Cycocel ® at 750–1,000 ppm as needed.
Pansy COLOSSUS ™ F1 Viola × wittrockiana MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL
DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER FINISHING PROGRAM
PESTS
DISEASES
pH: 5.5–5.9 SME 0.9–1.3 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 1.4–2.0 mS/cm
4,000–6,000 foot candles Facultative long day
64–66 °F (18–19 °C)
64–66 °F (18–19 °C)
75–125 ppm N Packs | 1 ppp | 4–7 weeks
Aphids, Thrips
Alternaria, Downy Mildew, Thielaviopsis, Cercospora, Botrytis
Large Packs | 1 ppp | 5–7 weeks 1 pt. | 1 ppp | 5–7 weeks 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 5–7 weeks 1.25 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 6–8 weeks 1.5 gal. HB | 5–6 ppp | 6–8 weeks
FINISH PGRs
TECH TIPS
Usually not required if growing cool. If conditions are warmer or darker than ideal spray with B-Nine ® at 2,500–5,000 ppm.
Keep media pH below 5.8 to help avoid Thielaviopsis infections. Under hot temperatures provide lower light levels to reduce heat stress. Do not hold Pansy plugs - transplant before plugs get root bound.
Pansy DELTA ™ F1 Viola × wittrockiana MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL
DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER FINISHING PROGRAM
PESTS
DISEASES
pH: 5.5–5.9 SME 0.9–1.3 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 1.4–2.0 mS/cm
4,000–6,000 foot candles Facultative long day
64–66 °F (18–19 °C)
64–66 °F (18–19 °C)
75–125 ppm N Packs | 1 ppp | 4–5 weeks
Aphids, Thrips
Alternaria, Downy Mildew, Thielaviopsis, Cercospora, Botrytis
Large Packs | 1 ppp | 5–6 weeks 1 pt. | 1 ppp | 5–6 weeks 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 5–6 weeks 1.25 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 5–6 weeks 1.5 gal. HB | 5–6 ppp | 5–7 weeks
FINISH PGRs
TECH TIPS
Usually not required if growing cool. If conditions are warmer or darker than ideal spray with B-Nine ® at 2,500–5,000 ppm.
Keep media pH below 5.8 to help avoid Thielaviopsis infections. Under hot temperatures provide lower light levels to reduce heat stress. Do not hold Pansy plugs - transplant before plugs get root bound.
Pansy DELTA ™ PREMIUM F1 Viola × wittrockiana MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL
DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER FINISHING PROGRAM
PESTS
DISEASES
pH: 5.5–5.9 SME 0.9–1.3 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 1.4–2.0 mS/cm
4,000–6,000 foot candles Facultative long day
64–66 °F (18–19 °C)
64–66 °F (18–19 °C)
75–125 ppm N Packs | 1 ppp | 4–5 weeks
Aphids, Thrips
Alternaria, Downy Mildew, Thielaviopsis, Cercospora, Botrytis
Large Packs | 1 ppp | 5–6 weeks 1 pt. | 1 ppp | 5–6 weeks 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 5–6 weeks 1.25 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 5–6 weeks 1.5 gal. HB | 5–6 ppp | 5–7 weeks
FINISH PGRs
TECH TIPS
Usually not required if growing cool. If conditions are warmer or darker than ideal spray with B-Nine ® at 2,500–5,000 ppm.
Keep media pH below 5.8 to help avoid Thielaviopsis infections. Under hot temperatures provide lower light levels to reduce heat stress. Do not hold Pansy plugs - transplant before plugs get root bound.
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