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Tuberous Begonia Limitless ™ Culture Guide Begonia tuberhybrida

Germination

Stages 1 & 2 Germination time: 7–10 days Media temp: 73–78 °F (23–26 °C) Chamber: Optional Light: Required for germination Seed cover: No

Moisture level: 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. Rec. tray size: 288-cell tray Seeds per cell: 1

Product form: Seed Containers: Large Packs, Pints, Quarts, Gallons, Hanging Baskets Habit: Mounded Garden Specifications

Young Plant Production

Garden Height: 10–12” (25–30 cm) tall Garden Width: 10–12” (25–30 cm) wide Exposure: Part shade to full shade

Stage 3 & 4 Temperature

Day: 68–70 °F (20–21 °C) Night: 68–70 °F (20–21 °C) Average daily temperature: 68–70 °F (20–21 °C) Lighting Day extension lighting: Necessary to 14 hours Light intensity: 2,000–2,500 foot candles (400–500 µmol·m -2 ·s -1 ) Day length response: Obligate long day Daily light integral (DLI): 10–12 mol·m -2 ·d -1 Media pH: 5.5–5.9 Media EC: SME 0.5 to 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: No

USDA zone: 11 AHS zone: 12–1 Product use: Containers, Hanging Baskets, Landscapes, Patio Pots, Combos

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