Suntory_Spring Production Guide

Experience the Suntory Difference! ✓ Superb mounding variety ✓ Compact habit ✓ Constantly in bloom

General Culture Marietta bidens fits in nicely with other key vegetative annual crops in terms of timing and cultural requirements. Less pinching is required when plants are grown cool.

• 10-inch baskets – 10-12 weeks with three liners and two to three pinches.

Temperature Keep day temperatures between 65- 75°F and night temperatures between 55-60°F. Feeding Maintain soil pH 5.5-6.5. Feed with complete water soluble fertilizer at 200 ppm. Growth Regulators No growth regulator is needed because Marietta bidens is naturally compact. Pests & Diseases Monitor plants for whiteflies, aphids and mites.

Watering Maintain moderately moist soil.

Lighting Marietta bidens prefers high to mod- erate light levels, between 5,000 and 8,000 footcandles. Crop Timing • 4-inch pots - 5-7 weeks with one liner and one to two pinches • 6-inch pots - seven to 10 weeks with one liner and two pinches

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