Dottie ™ Purple
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. Do not cover the crown of the plant as this is the active growing point. 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: 100–150 ppm N Pinching: No. Pinching is not recommended or needed. Plant growth regulators (PGRs): Sprays of B-Nine ® WSG at 2,500-3,500 ppm, or Bonzi ® at 5-10 ppm are effective to control height. Apply PGRs before flower spike begins to elongate. Drench with Bonzi ® at 2–4 ppm to hold plants for sale. Tech tip: Plants grown in the greenhouse with additional lights exhibited stretched habits and loose flower spikes. Crops grown cool in protected cold frames will produce compact plants with good lateral development of secondary spikes.
Scheduling Size
Crop Time Plants Per Pot 11–12 weeks 1 ppp
1.0 quart (4.5 to 5 inch)
1.25 to 2.5 quart (5.5 to 6.5 inch, trade gallon)
11–12 weeks 1–2 ppp
Estimated finish crop time is from transplant of a 288-cell tray and finished at an average daily temperature (ADT) of 62 °F (17 °C). Example crop schedule for a 2.5 quart Weeks From Transplant Description 1 week Transplant 1–2 plugs into the center of the container. 4 weeks
Feed continually, and increase feed with increasing light intensity. Digitalis also benefit from additional iron and calcium during production. Avoid ammonium levels above 20% to reduce the need for extra PGR applications. Apply a Bonzi ® drench to tone the plant and control height.
8 weeks
Try Chrysal Alesco ® , a postharvest foliar spray, to protect ethylene sensitive crops during shipping and retail.
12 weeks
Finish
Moisture level: Media should be allowed to dry between irrigations. Alternate between moisture level 2 and 4. 2 - MEDIUM: Soil is light brown in color, no water can be extracted from soil, and soil will crumble apart. 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. Common pests: Aphids, leafminers, whiteflies, thrips Common diseases: Botrytis, downy mildew
Dottie ™ Peach
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