Finishing
Scheduling
Temperature Day: 72–74 °F (22–23 °C) Night: 72–74 °F (22–23 °C Average daily temperature: 73 °F (22.5 °C) Lighting Day extension lighting: Beneficial to 14 hours Light intensity: 6,000–8,000 foot candles (1,200–1,600 µmol·m -2 ·s -1 )
PLANTS PER POT
SIZE
CROP TIME
1.0 quart (4.5 to 5 inch)
6–8 weeks
1 ppp
1.25 to 2.5 quart (5.5 to 6.5 inch, trade gallon) 3.0 quart to 2.0 gallon (7.5 to 10 inch) 1.5 gallon hanging basket (10 inch basket)
8–10 weeks
2–3 ppp
10–14 weeks
3–4 ppp
10–14 weeks
4–5 ppp
Day length response: Facultative short day Daily light integral (DLI): 16–18 mol·m -2 ·d -1
Estimated finish crop time is from transplant of a 105-cell tray and finished at an average daily temperature (ADT) of 73 °F (22.5 °C).
Transplanting: Transplant directly into the finished container. Place the rooting media slightly above 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.
Example crop schedule for a 2.5 quart
WEEKS FROM TRANSPLANT
IMPORTANT: When planting, place liners with the leaf tips pointing towards to the outside of the container for best plant growth and flower presentation.
DESCRIPTION
Provide average daily temperatures of 73 °F and DLI levels above 12 mol·m -2 ·d -1 . If needed, use supplemental lighting to provide 14 hours of light per day
1 week
Media pH: 5.8–6.2 Media EC: SME EC: 1.5–2.1 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 2.3–3.2 mS/cm Fertilizer: 200–250 ppm N Pinching: Yes, 1 soft pinch is recommend either in propagation or 7–10 days after transplant. Plant growth regulators (PGRs): PGRs are not usually required. However, if needed Adora Begonias during finishing respond well to sprays of Altercel ® at 5,00–1,000ppm, or sprays of A-Rest ® at 5 ppm. Tech tip: 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.
2 weeks
Soft pinch if not done in the liner stage
Apply a spray of copper-based fungicide for prevention of bacterial diseases. Scout for insect pests and spray as needed throughout crop cycle Apply a spray of Altercel ® at 500–1,000 ppm if needed for growth control Apply a broad-spectrum fungicide drench to prevent late-season basal stem and root rot diseases
3 weeks
4 weeks
6 weeks
8 weeks
Finish
Try Chrysal Alesco ® , a postharvest foliar spray, to protect ethylene sensitive crops during shipping and retail.
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: Thrips, Broad Mites Common diseases: Botrytis, Tospovirus, Xanthemonas
Adora ™ Moon Dance
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