VEGETATIVE FINISHING
Angelonia CARITA ™ Angelonia angustifolia MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL
DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER
PINCHES
FINISHING PROGRAM
pH: 5.8–6.2 SME 1.5–2.1 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 2.3–3.2 mS/cm 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 6–7 weeks 1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 8–9 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1 ppp | 9–10 weeks 3 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 9–10 weeks 1.5 gal. pot | 4 ppp | 10–11 weeks Tech Tips: Provide warm temperatures early on in finishing to allow plants to establish after transplant. Cold temperatures lead to bottom leaf yellowing, slow growth, basal stem and root rots. Avoid over-watering the young transplants, especially in large patios and baskets. Apply a preventative fungicide drench if needed to prevent fungal root diseases. Scout and treat for thrips. Angelonia CARITA ™ CASCADE Angelonia angustifolia MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER PINCHES FINISHING PROGRAM 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 (800–1,200 micro mols) Day neutral 76–78 °F (24–26 °C) 70–72 °F (21–22 °C) 200–250 ppm N 1 pinch 4,000–6,000 foot candles (800–1,200 micro mols) Day neutral 76–78 °F (24–26 °C) 70–72 °F (21–22 °C) 200–250 ppm N 1 pinch 1.5 gal. HB | 4 ppp | 10–11 weeks 1.5 gal. pot | 4 ppp | 10–11 weeks 2 gal. HB | 5 ppp | 10–11 weeks Tech Tips: Provide warm temperatures early on in finishing to allow plants to establish after transplant. Cold temperatures lead to bottom leaf yellowing, slow growth, basal stem and root rots. Avoid over-watering the young transplants, especially in large patios and baskets. Apply a preventative fungicide drench if needed to prevent fungal root diseases. Scout and treat for thrips. Argyranthemum SASSY ® Argyranthemum frutescens MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER PINCHES FINISHING PROGRAM 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 (800–1,200 micro mols) Day neutral 70–72 °F (21–22 °C) 62–64 °F (17–18 °C) 200–250 ppm N 1 pinch Tech Tips: Growing under relatively cool temperatures and high light levels will produce high-quality Argyranthemum. If grown cool, little chemical growth regulators are needed during production. Scout and treat for Thrips, which can cause streaking and browning of the flower petals. Bacopa CALYPSO ™ Sutera cordata MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER PINCHES FINISHING PROGRAM pH: 5.8–6.2 SME 1.5–2.1 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 2.3–3.2 mS/cm 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 6–7 weeks 1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 8–9 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1 ppp | 9–10 weeks 3 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 9–10 weeks 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 6–7 weeks 1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 8–9 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1 ppp | 9–10 weeks 3 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 9–10 weeks 4,000–6,000 foot candles (800–1,200 micro mols) Day neutral 70–72 °F (21–22 °C) 62–64 °F (17–18 °C) 125–175 ppm N 1–2 pinches
1 qt. | 1 ppp | 6–7 weeks 1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 8–9 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1 ppp | 9–10 weeks 3 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 9–10 weeks 1.5 gal. HB | 4 ppp | 10–11 weeks 2 gal. HB | 5 ppp | 10–11 weeks
Tech Tips: Calypso Bacopa should be pinched during propagation, which results in a well-branched, mounded plug. Avoid keeping plants too wet and cold early on after transplant, which can result in root rot and tip chlorosis (iron deficiency), especially in large baskets and containers. High DLIs and cool finishing temperatures produce high-quality bacopa. Plants can be pinched twice for baskets and large containers, which results in full, uniform plants. Monitor media pH and EC closely and avoid high EC levels to prevent damage roots. Do not let plants get extremely dry which results in necrotic foliage and root loss. Calypso Bacopa has moderate vigor and will generally need a plant growth regulator (PGR) treatment in propagation. To control growth after rooting, a spray of B-Nine ® WSG (1,500 ppm) is sufficient. It is also becoming popular for growers to combine Florel ® (200 ppm) with the B-Nine ® WSG (1,500 ppm) to increase growth control and to improve branching. These Florel ® + B-Nine ® WSG combo sprays should be applied to actively growing plants. Do not spray B-Nine ® WSG or Florel ® + B-Nine ® WSG tank mixes on stressed or weak cuttings. For all sprays listed above, the mist should be off for a minimum of one hour for the PGR to absorb into the leaf tissue. Begonia FLORENCIO ™ Begonia hybrida MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER PINCHES FINISHING PROGRAM pH: 5.8–6.2 SME 1.5–2.1 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 2.3–3.2 mS/cm 6,000–8,000 foot candles (1,200–1,600 micro mols) Facultative short day 72–74 °F (22–23 °C) 72–74 °F (22–23 °C) 200–250 ppm N 1 pinch 1.5 gal. HB | 4–5 ppp | 10–14 weeks 1.5 gal. pot | 3–4 ppp | 10–14 weeks 2 gal. HB | 4–5 ppp | 12–14 weeks Tech Tips: Day extension lighting to 14 hours is recommended for the first weeks of finished production to bulk plant size. Lighting should be discontinued at least four weeks prior to shipping flowering plants. Begonia GRACE ™ Begonia hybrida MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER PINCHES FINISHING PROGRAM pH: 5.8–6.2 SME 1.5–2.1 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 2.3–3.2 mS/cm 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 6–9 weeks 1.25 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 9–12 weeks 2.5 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 9–12 weeks 3 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 10–12 weeks 6,000–8,000 foot candles (1,200–1,600 micro mols) Facultative long day 72–74 °F (22–23 °C) 72–74 °F (22–23 °C) 200–250 ppm N 1 pinch 1.5 gal. HB | 3 ppp | 10–11 weeks 1.5 gal. pot | 3 ppp | 10–11 weeks 2 gal. HB | 3 ppp | 12–13 weeks Tech Tips: Day extension lighting to 14 hours is recommended for the first weeks of finished production to bulk plant size. Lighting should be discontinued at least four weeks prior to shipping flowering plants. 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 7–8 weeks 1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 8–9 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1 ppp | 8–9 weeks 3 qt. | 1 ppp | 8–9 weeks
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