Finishing
Scheduling
Temperature Day: 72–74 °F (22–23 °C) Night: 64–66 °F (18–19 °C) Average daily temperature: 68–70 °F (20–21 °C) Lighting Day extension lighting: Not necessary Light intensity: 6,000–8,000 foot candles (1,200–1,600 µmol·m -2 ·s -1 ) Daily light integral (DLI): 12–14 mol·m -2 ·d -1 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 cutting is situated in the center of the pot. 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: 125–175 ppm N Pinching: Yes, a pinch is recommended either in propagation or 7–10 days after transplant. Plant growth regulators (PGRs): Sprays of B-Nine WSG ® at 2,500 ppm can be utilized to control growth and provide an alternative to a manual pinch. A Bonzi ® drench can also be utilized starting at 0.5–2.0 ppm with various environmental factors taken in to account. Tech tip: Talavera ™ was selected for heat and full sun tolerance and well as very late flowering to avoid flowers during production and well into the garden phase.
PLANTS PER POT
SIZE
CROP TIME
1.0 quart (4.5 to 5 inch)
4–5 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)
6–7 weeks
1 ppp
8–9 weeks
2–3 ppp
3.0 gallon pot (12 to 14 inch planter)
10–11 weeks
4–5 ppp
Estimated finish crop time is from transplant of a 105-cell tray and finished at an average daily temperature (ADT) of 69 °F (20.5 °C).
Example crop schedule for a 2.5 quart
WEEKS FROM TRANSPLANT
DESCRIPTION
Evaluate plants for growth control and apply B-Nine WSG ® spray at rates of 2,500–5,000 ppm Evaluate plants for growth control and apply Bonzi ® drench if needed to maintain habit and growth
2 weeks
5 weeks
7 weeks
Finish
Try Chrysal Alesco ® , a postharvest foliar spray, to protect ethylene sensitive crops during shipping and retail.
Talavera ™ Moondust and Sienna Mix
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, Whiteflies Common diseases: Botrytis, Pythium, Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, Rhizoctonia
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