VEGETATIVE FINISHING
Geranium Interspecific MANTRA ™ Pelargonium interspecific MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL
DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER
PINCHES
FINISHING PROGRAM
pH: 5.8–6.2 SME 2.3–2.8 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 3.5–4.2 mS/cm
4,000–6,000 foot candles (800–1,200 micro mols)
Day neutral
72–74 °F (22–23 °C)
68–70 °F (20–21 °C)
200–250 ppm N Not recommended 1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 9–10 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1 ppp | 9–10 weeks 3 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 11–12 weeks
1.5 gal. HB | 3 ppp | 11–12 weeks 2 gal. HB | 4 ppp | 11–12 weeks
Tech Tips: Mantra Interspecific Geraniums are vigorous growers and usually require regular PGR applications, especially under warm growing conditions. Provide relatively high light levels and warm temperatures early on to establish the plant and to allow it to respond adequately to PGRs. Early Florel ® sprays are key to making well branched, quality plants. Watch for Botrytis under tight spacing and in combination plantings, especially when overhead irrigating. Monitor the media and try to keep the pH around 6.0 to avoid iron/manganese toxicity. Geranium Interspecific MOJO ™ Pelargonium interspecific MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER PINCHES FINISHING PROGRAM pH: 5.8–6.2 SME 2.3–2.8 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 3.5–4.2 mS/cm 4,000–6,000 foot candles (800–1,200 micro mols) Day neutral 72–74 °F (22–23 °C) 68–70 °F (20–21 °C) 200–250 ppm N Not recommended 1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 9–10 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1 ppp | 11–12 weeks 3 qt. | 3 ppp | 11–12 weeks
1.5 gal. HB | 3–4 ppp | 11–12 weeks 1.5 gal. pot | 2 ppp | 11–12 weeks 2 gal. HB | 4–5 ppp | 11–12 weeks
Tech Tips: Mojo Interspecific Geranium is moderately vigorous and may require regular plant growth regulator (PGR) applications, especially under warm growing conditions. Provide relatively high light levels and warm temperatures early on to establish the plant and to allow it to respond adequately to PGRs. Early Florel ® sprays are key to making well-branched, quality plants. Watch for Botrytis under tight spacing and in combination plantings, especially when overhead irrigating. Monitor the media and try to keep the pH at or above 6.0 to avoid iron/manganese toxicity. Geranium Interspecific MOXIE! ™ Pelargonium interspecific MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER PINCHES FINISHING PROGRAM pH: 5.8–6.2 SME 2.3–2.8 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 3.5–4.2 mS/cm 4,000–6,000 foot candles (800–1,200 micro mols) Day neutral 72–74 °F (22–23 °C) 68–70 °F (20–21 °C) 200–250 ppm N Not recommended Large Packs | 1 ppp | 5–6 weeks 1 pt. | 1 ppp | 6–7 weeks 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 7–8 weeks 1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 9–10 weeks 1.5 gal. HB | 4 ppp | 11–12 weeks
Tech Tips: Moxie! Interspecific Geraniums are relatively compact and should not require repeated plant growth regulator (PGR) applications. Provide relatively high light levels and warm temperatures early on to establish the plant and to allow it to respond adequately to PGRs. Early Florel ® sprays are key to making well-branched, quality plants. Watch for Botrytis under tight spacing and in combination plantings, especially when overhead irrigating. Monitor the media and try to keep the pH at around 6.0 to avoid iron/manganese toxicity. Geranium Interspecific PRETTY LITTLE ™ Pelargonium interspecific MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER PINCHES FINISHING PROGRAM pH: 5.8–6.2 SME 2.3–2.8 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 3.5–4.2 mS/cm 4,000–6,000 foot candles (800–1,200 micro mols) Day neutral 72–74 °F (22–23 °C) 68–70 °F (20–21 °C) 200–250 ppm N Not recommended Large Packs | 1 ppp | 5–6 weeks 1 pt. | 1 ppp | 6–7 weeks 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 7–8 weeks 1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 9–10 weeks 1.5 gal. HB | 4 ppp | 11–12 weeks Tech Tips: Pretty Little Interspecific Geranium is very compact and should require minimal, if any, plant growth regulator (PGR) applications. Provide relatively high light levels and warm temperatures early on to establish the plant and to allow it to respond adequately to PGRs. Early Florel ® sprays are key to making well-branched, quality plants and delaying very early flowering. Watch for Botrytis under tight spacing and in combination plantings, especially when overhead irrigating. Monitor the media and try to keep the pH at around 6.0 to avoid iron/manganese toxicity. Geranium Ivy CASCADE Pelargonium peltatum MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER PINCHES FINISHING PROGRAM pH: 5.5–5.9 SME 2.3–2.8 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 3.5–4.2 mS/cm 4,000–6,000 foot candles (800–1,200 micro mols) Day neutral 72–74 °F (22–23 °C) 68–70 °F (20–21 °C) 200–250 ppm N Not recommended 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 8–9 weeks
1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 10–11 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1–2 ppp | 12–13 weeks 3 qt. | 3 ppp | 12–13 weeks 1.5 gal. HB | 3–4 ppp | 12–13 weeks 2 gal. HB | 4–5 ppp | 12–13 weeks
Tech Tips: Cascade Ivy Geranium is relatively vigorous and will require regular plant growth regulator (PGR) applications, especially under warm growing conditions. Provide relatively high light levels and warm temperatures early on to establish the plant and to allow it to respond adequately to PGRs. Early Florel ® sprays are vital to making well-branched, quality plants. Watch for Botrytis under tight spacing and in combination plantings, especially when overhead irrigating. Monitor the media and try to keep the pH between 5.5–5.9 to avoid iron deficiency (tip chlorosis).
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