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easy grow guide bellis bambino (bellis perennis)
Plug Production: 512 or 288 plugs
Sowing/Media:
Use a well-drained, disease-free, peat based plug medium with pH 5.5-6.0, EC 0.5- 0.75mmhos. Cover seed lightly with vermiculite Keep medium uniformly moist, media temperature should be 65-70°F (18-21°C), light is not necessary but is beneficial. Emergence should occur in 3-5 days, germination should be complete within 10 days. Dry down covering slightly to improve rooting, keep in a bright, well ventilated area. Media temperature can be lowered to 60-65°F (15-18°C), light levels should be 1500- 2000 f.c. Light fertilization can begin with up to 100ppm N from a well balanced fertilizer. Keep media pH at 5.5-6.0 and EC at <1.0mmhos. Allow media to dry further between irrigations, but avoid wilting. Media temperature and light levels can be maintained as in stage 2. Fertilizer rate can be increased to 100- 175ppm N as required. Media pH at 5.5-5.8, EC can be increased to <1.2mmhos. Keep media on the drier side. Temperature, light levels pH and fertilizer rates can be maintained as in stage 3. Bambino is naturally compact and should not require any PGR treatments if grown as recommended. If further control is required, sprays of B-Nine/Dazide (1000 – 2000 ppm) are effective. Weather conditions and cultural practices directly affect how much growth regulator to use, so it is recommended that you run your own trials.
Germination Stage 1:
Germination Stage 2:
Germination Stage 3:
Germination Stage 4:
Growth Regulators:
Growing On to Finish: Packs, 4 ”( 10cm) pots
Media:
Use a well-drained, disease free, peat-based growing mix with pH 5.5-6.0, EC <1.2mmhos.
Temperatures:
Temperatures can be 60-65°F (15-18°C) day and 41-50°F (5-10°C) night. Overwintered production for Spring sales can be grown in a frost free environment although the crop time will be longer. Bellis plant quality is generally better when grown drier in cooler temperatures. High light levels with cool temperatures are ideal. If temperatures are high during fall production, temporary shading is recommended. Avoid growing wet. Bellis respond well to being allowed to dry back before re-irrigating, but avoid wilt. Keeping the surface of the media dry when possible helps prevent crown rot. Fertilize once a week with 100-175ppm N from a well balanced fertilizer. Higher potassium feeds can be used during winter production to avoid leafy growth. Keep media pH at 5.5-6.0, EC <1.2mmhos. Bambino is naturally compact and should not require any PGR treatments, especially if the recommended conditions can be achieved. If further control is required, most likely during fall production, sprays of B-Nine/Dazide (1000 – 2000 ppm) or Tilt/Bumper (propiconazole) at 200-300ppm are effective. n.b . Propiconazole can cause damage to the foliage at high concentrations. Weather conditions and cultural practices directly affect how much growth regulator to use, so it is recommended that you run your own trials.
Light:
Irrigation:
Fertilizer:
Growth Regulators:
Pests:
Aphids, Thrips
Diseases:
Crown rot, Phoma, Rust
Plug Times:
512 Plug:
288 Plug:
4-5 weeks
5-6 weeks
Transplant to Finish: Container
Plants/Container
Transplant to Finish Transplant to Finish
Packs, 4 ” (10cm) 12-14 weeks – Spring Crop times are based on UK trials in optimum conditions. Alternative environmental conditions and cultural regimes can alter the crop times stated above. 1x plug per cell/pot 5-6 weeks - Autumn
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