Snow Dome™
Finishing Temperature
Scheduling
Crop Time
Plants Per
Day: 68–70 °F (20–21 °C) Night: 58–60 °F (14–16 °C) Average daily temperature: 64 °F (18 °C) Lighting Day extension lighting: Not necessary Light intensity: 1,200–1,600 µmol·m -2 ·s -1 Day length response: Day neutral Daily light integral: 12–14 mol·m -2 ·d -1 Transplanting: Transplant directly into the finished container. Place the rooting media level with the height of the 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: 1.5–2.1 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 2.3–3.2 mS/cm Fertilizer: 75–125 ppm N Pinching: Yes, a pinch is recommended either in propagation or 7–10 days after transplant. Plant growth regulators (PGRs): Up until flower production, PGRs are normally not necessary. At visible bud use a Bonzi ® drench at 3–5 ppm or spray at 30 ppm to hold size. Tech tip: Snow Dome ™ flowers mid-late spring, timing between Snowsurfer ™ Forte and Snowdrift ™ .
Size
Pot Bulk Vern. Finish
1.0 quart (4.5 to 5 inch)
7–8 weeks 8–10 weeks
7–8 weeks 7–8 weeks
5–6 weeks 6–7 weeks
1 ppp
1.25 to 2.5 quart (5.5 to 6.5 inch, trade gallon)
1 ppp
Estimated finish crop time is from transplant of a 105-cell tray and finished at an average daily temperature (ADT) of 64 °F (18 °C). Example crop schedule for a 2.5 quart Weeks From Transplant Description 1 week Transplant one pre-pinched liner into the center of the pot 2 weeks If not pinched in propagation, pinch to 4–6 leaf nodes 8 weeks This is the end of the bulking period. Start to reduce temperatures and start the
vernalization process. While water use will be reduced, do not allow to wilt during this time. If the plants are grown to dry the risk of losing lower leaves increases. At this time the plants have received enough cold. Start to increase temperatures and force into flower. If needed, a Bonzi ® drench at 3–5 ppm can be applied to hold the crop. Crop is in full color. Plants continue to bloom for up to 4 weeks.
15 weeks
18 weeks
Try Chrysal Alesco ® , a postharvest foliar spray, to protect ethylene sensitive crops during shipping and retail.
21 weeks
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, Scale Common diseases: Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew
Snow Dome™
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