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New Guinea Impatiens Florific ™ Culture Guide F1 Impatiens hawkeri Product form: Seed Containers: Packs, Pints, Quarts, Gallons, Hanging Baskets Habit: Mounding Garden Specifications
Seed Germination Germination Stage 1 (Days 1 to 8) Germination time: 6 to 8 days Media Temperature: Day and night: 70–75 °F (21–24 °C) Chamber: No Light: Not required for germination. Seed Cover: Seed cover is optional. Seeds can be covered lightly with coarse-grade vermiculite to maintain moisture levels and humidity around the seed. Recommended Tray Size: 105 to 288 cell plug tray. Seeds per Cell: 1 Relative Humidity: 95–100% from the time seed is sown until radicle emergence takes place, root has penetrated media and there is some cotyledon development. Expect radicle emergence in 6–8 days. Media: pH 6.0–6.4. SME EC; 0.5–0.7 mS/cm Moisture Level: Saturated (level 5) for days 1–8 or until radicle emergence. 5 - SATURATED: Soil is dark brown and shiny, free water is present at the surface .. of the soil, water drips freely from the bottom of the tray, and trays are heavy with a . visible bend in the middle. Germination Stage 2 (Days 9 to 17) Germination time: 9–12 days (cotyledon emergence) Temperature: Day and night: 70–75 °F (21–24 °C). Ensure soil temperature does not decrease below 70 °F. Light: 300–500 μmol·m -2 ·s -1 . DLI (Daily Light Integral): 4–8 mol·m -2 ·d -1 . Relative Humidity: Lower relative humidity to 40%. Provide horizontal airflow to aid in the drying of media through evapotranspiration. Media: pH 6.0–6.4. SME EC: 0.5–0.7 mS/cm Fertilizers: 50–70 ppm Nitrogen. Begin fertilizing with nitrate-based fertilizers when cotyledons become visible. Moisture Level: After radical emergence, alternate media between wet (level 4) and moist (level 3). 3 - MOIST: Soil is brown in color, strongly squeezing the soil will extract a few drops of water, and trays are light with no visible bend. 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.
Garden Height: 8–12" (20-63 cm) tall Garden Width: 10–12" (25-30 cm) wide Exposure: Full Shade–Part Shade USDA zone: 10-11 AHS zone: 10-3
Florific ™ Sweet Orange
Plug Bulking (Approximately day 18–35) The time necessary for the shoots to proportionally fill the plug and for the roots to develop throughout the media. Plug time will vary based on growing environment and culture. Temperature: 70–80 °F (21–27 °C). Monitor soil temperature and maintain at 70 °F Light: 500–800 μmol·m -2 ·s -1 . DLI: 8–14 mol·m -2 ·d -1 . Provide supplemental lighting if the DLI is less than 10 mol·m -2 ·d -1 . Media: pH 6.0–6.4. SME EC: 0.8–1.2 mS/cm. Fertilizers: 100–125 ppm Nitrogen. Use nitrate-based fertilizers (13-2- 13, 15-5-15, 17-5-17) to prevent stretching and for toning plugs. Moisture Level: Alternate between moisture levels wet (4) and medium (2). Allow media to dry back to level (2) before re-saturating to level (4). Never allow plants to wilt especially under high light levels. Plant Growth Regulators: Generally not required during plug production unless growing under low-light conditions or if using fertilizers with high ammonium or phosphorous. If needed, apply B-Nine ® (daminozide) at 1,500–3,000 ppm. Bonzi ® (paclobutrazol)
not necessary when growing under appropriate conditions and with proper irrigation practices. If growth control is required, one or two foliar sprays of Bonzi (paclobutrazol) at 1–3 ppm are effective. Diseases, Pests, Controls Common Diseases: Botrytis , Pythium , Rhizoctonia , Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), Impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV). Florific New Guinea impatiens are highly resistant to Impatiens downy mildew (IDM). Common Pests: Fungus gnats, Spider mites, Thrips. Scheduling Plug time: 288-cell trays: 5–6 weeks; 128-cell trays: 6–7 weeks when grown at an average daily temperature (ADT) of 73 °F (23 °C) and a DLI of 10–15 mol·m -2 ·d -1 .
PLANTS PER POT
SIZE
CROP TIME
Large Packs
8–9 weeks
1 ppp
1 Pint (4 inch)
8–9 weeks
1 ppp
sprays at 1–4 ppm are also effective. Transplant to Finish
1 Quart (4.5 to 5 inch)
8–9 weeks
1 ppp
1.25 to 2.5 Quart (5.5 to 6.5 inch, trade gallon)
8–10 weeks
1-2 ppp
Temperature: Day: 70–85 °F (21–29 °C); Night: 65–70 °F (18–21 °C). Tech Tip: For shorter finishing times, maintain a minimum average daily temperature (ADT) of 70 °F (21 °C). Florific can be grown at lower temperatures (55–60 °F), but crop time is significantly longer. If light intensity exceeds 900 mmoles/m 2 /sec, shading is required to prevent flower bud abortion, small flower size and leaf scorch. Light: 500–900 μmol·m -2 ·s -1 . DLI: 10–16 mol·m -2 ·d -1 . Tech Tip: Flower delay or lack of flowering can occur if the crop is grown under light levels less than 500 micro mol·m -2 ·d -1 . Provide supplemental lighting if the DLI is less than 10 mol·m -2 ·d -1 . New Guinea impatiens are not photoperiodic. Moisture Level: Alternate moisture levels between wet (level 4) and moist (level 2). Media should be kept slightly moist, but never saturated. Over watering will cause soft growth, plant stretch and lack of flowering. Leaf scorch and edge burn can occur if plants are allowed
3 Quart to 2.0 Gallon (7.5 to 10 inch)
9–10 weeks
3-5 ppp
Estimated finish crop time is from transplant of a 288-cell tray with 1 seedling per cell and finished at an average daily temperature (ADT) of 70 °F (21 °C).
Example crop schedule for a 4-inch pot WEEKS FROM TRANSPLANT DESCRIPTION
Provide average daily temperatures of 70 °F (21 °C) or higher and DLI levels above 15 mol·m -2 ·d -1 Apply systemic root and shoot fungicide protectants and a systemic insecticide. Apply a foliar spray of Bonzi ® at 1 ppm. Scout regularly for Thrips. Watch for Botrytis as plants mature and fill the leaf canopy. Check media EC and pH levels and reduce fertilizer levels if needed.
1 week
2 weeks
to dry down severely under high light conditions. Media: pH 6.0–6.4. SME EC: 1.0–1.5 mS/cm.
4 weeks
5 weeks
Fertilizer: 100–150 ppm Nitrogen. Use nitrate-based fertilizers (13- 2-13, 15-5-15, 17-5-17). Adjust fertilizer concentration based on EC levels. Leach with clear water every 1–2 weeks to avoid high salts. Symptoms of high media salts include leaves with bronzing on surface, edges rolling under, cupping downwards, or burnt tips. Pinching: Not recommended. Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs): Generally not required unless finishing in 4-inch or smaller containers or if growing under light levels less than 8 mol·m -2 ·d -1 . For larger containers, PGRs are often
7 weeks 8 weeks
Apply a foliar spray of Bonzi ® at 1 ppm
Finish
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Birthday Bash ™ Cotton Candy Bright and Early ™ Bicolor
Ornamental Kale Bright and Early ™ Culture Guide Brassica oleracea Product form: Seed Containers: Packs, Pints, Quarts, Gallons Habit: Upright Garden Specifications
Seed Germination
Germination time: 3–5 days Media Temperature: 65–70 °F (18–21 °C) Chamber: No Light: Not required for germination. Seed Cover: Yes Moisture Level: Alternate between moisture levels 4 and 5.
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. 5 - SATURATED: Soil is dark brown and shiny, free water is present at the surface .. of the soil, water drips freely from the bottom of the tray, and trays are heavy with a . visible bend in the middle. Recommended Tray Size: 288-cell tray Seeds per Cell: 1 Seed Young Plant Production
Garden Height: 6–10" (15-25 cm) tall Garden Width: 12–14" (20-25 cm) wide
Temperature Day: 62–64 °F (17–18 °C) Night: 60–62 °F (16–17 °C) Average daily temperature: 62 °F (17 °C) Lighting
Exposure: Full Sun USDA zone: 2–11 AHS zone: 9–1
Day extension lighting: Not necessary Light intensity: 300–400 µmol·m -2 ·s -1 Day length response: Day neutral Daily light integral (DLI): 8–10 mol·m -2 ·d -1 Media pH: 5.8–6.2 Media EC: SME EC: 0.5–0.75 mS/cm Fertilizer: 75–125 ppm N Moisture Level: Media should be allowed to dry between irrigations. Alternate between moisture level 3 and 4. 3 - MOIST: Soil is brown in color, strongly squeezing the soil will extract a few drops . of water, and trays are light with no visible bend. 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. Pinching: Not recommended
Bright and Early ™ White
Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs): Brassicas will grow quickly in warmer conditions and can easily stretch during the plug stage. Sprays of B-Nine ® WSG (1,500–2,500 ppm) are effective, or a spray of Altercel ™ at 1500 ppm, especially in warmer temperatures, is also effective. Plug Grow Time: 3-4 weeks in a 288-cell tray Tech Tip: You can plant ornamental kale to the first true leaves or lower than the cotyledons if plugs are stretched.
Moisture level: Media should be allowed to dry between irrigations. Alternate between moisture level 2 and 3. 2 - MEDIUM: Soil is light brown in color, no water can be extracted . from soil, and soil will crumble apart. 3 - MOIST: Soil is brown in color, strongly squeezing the soil will extract a few drops of water, and trays are light with no visible bend. Common pests: Aphids, thrips, whiteflies, caterpillars, flea beetles Common diseases: Alternaria , Botrytis , black rot, club root, downy mildew, Fusarium Yellows, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Pythium , Phytophthora root rots
Finishing Temperature
Scheduling
Day: 64–66 °F (18–19 °C) Night: 54–56 °F (12–13 °C) Average daily temperature: 60 °F (16 °C) Lighting Day extension lighting: Not Necessary Light intensity: 400–800 µmol·m -2 ·s -1 Day length response: Day neutral Daily light integral (DLI): 12–14 mol·m -2 ·d -1
PLANTS PER POT
SIZE
CROP TIME
Large Packs
4–5 weeks
1 ppp
1 Pint (4 inch)
4–5 weeks
1 ppp
1 Quart (4.5 to 5 inch)
5–6 weeks
1 ppp
1.25 to 2.5 Quart (5.5 to 6.5 inch, trade gallon)
6–7 weeks
1 ppp
Transplanting: Transplant directly into the finished container. Place the rooting media slightly below the level of media in the container. Make sure that the root ball is covered and that the plug is situated in the center of the pot. Media pH: 5.8–6.2 Media EC: SME EC: 0.9–1.3 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 1.4–2.0 mS/cm Fertilizer: 125–175 ppm N Pinching: No. Pinching is not recommended or needed. Plant growth regulators (PGRs): B-Nine ® WSG foliar sprays at 2,500 to 5,000 ppm are recommended for height control. If using the lower rate, multiple B-Nine ® WSG applications may be required. Sumagic ® foliar sprays of 2 to 5 ppm may also be used. Bonzi ® drenches can be used to hold the crop at 1 ppm and repeated if warm temperatures persist. Tech Tip: Normal fertilization practices for floricultural crops at visible flower bud suggest that fertilization be discontinued or reduced significantly because plants require less nutrients for growth during flowering. When temperatures drop to less than 55 °F, tissue coloration in ornamental kale intensifies, but nutrient deficiencies and lower leaf loss can be observed if clear water is applied for coloration purposes. Maintain a continuous 150 ppm nitrogen concentration and rely on cool night temperatures for coloration. Flower bud development and visible pollen (bolting stage) with ornamental kale does not occur until after a vernalization period.
3 Quart to 2.0 Gallon (7.5 to 10 inch)
7–8 weeks
1 ppp
Estimated finish crop time is from transplant of a 288-cell tray with 1 seedling per cell and finished at an average daily temperature (ADT) of 60 °F (16 °C).
Example crop schedule for a 3 quart
WEEKS FROM TRANSPLANT
DESCRIPTION
1 week
Apply root and shoot fungicide protectants.
3 weeks
Apply a systemic insecticide.
Apply a foliar spray of B-Nine ® at 2,500 to 3,500 ppm. Induce coloration by exposing plants to 2–3 weeks of night temperatures 55 to 60 °F. Apply a foliar spray of Sumagic at 3 to 5 ppm, or to hold growth apply a Bonzi ® drench at 1 ppm.
4 weeks
5 weeks
7 weeks
8 weeks
Finish
All photos are either the property of Syngenta or are used with permission. © 2023 Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Please check with your local Extension Service to ensure registration status. Some or all of the varieties may be protected under one or more of the following: Plant Variety Protection, United States Plant Patents and/or Utility Patents and may not be propagated or reproduced without authorization. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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