VEGETATIVE FINISHING
Salvia VELOCITY ™ Salvia farinacea MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL
DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER
PINCHES
FINISHING PROGRAM
pH: 5.8–6.2 SME 1.5–2.1 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 2.3–3.2 mS/cm 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 6–7 weeks 1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 8–9 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1 ppp | 9–10 weeks 3 qt. | 3 ppp | 9–10 weeks 1.5 gal. pot | 4 ppp | 10–11 weeks Tech Tips: Velocity Salvia is a fast flowering Salvia farinacea type with beautiful dark blue flowers. One pinch in either propagation or shortly after transplant is all that is needed. Plants fill in quickly once they become established. High light intensity is vital for optimum flowering. Make sure to let media dry down to level 2 between irrigation cycles. Overly wet conditions can lead to fungal root rot. Scaevola BOMBAY ® Scaevola aemula MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER PINCHES FINISHING PROGRAM pH: 5.8–6.2 SME 1.5–2.1 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 2.3–3.2 mS/cm 800–1,200 µmol·m -2 ·s -1 Day neutral 76–78 °F (24–26 °C) 70–72 °F (21–22 °C) 200–250 ppm N 1 pinch 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 6–7 weeks 800–1,200 µmol·m -2 ·s -1 Day neutral 72–74 °F (22–23 °C) 68–70 °F (20–21 °C) 200–250 ppm N 1 pinch 1.5 gal. HB | 4 ppp | 10–11 weeks 1.5 gal. pot | 3–4 ppp | 10–11 weeks 2 gal. HB | 5 ppp | 10–11 weeks Tech Tips: Bombay Scaevolas likes high light and warm temperatures during finishing. Low temperatures, especially early on, can lead to root rot and dark purple foliage. Plants can be pinched twice for baskets and larger containers. Florel ® in finished production can significantly delay flowering and is not recommended. Late B-Nine ® WSG sprays can significantly reduce flower size. Verbena LANAI ® Verbena hybrida MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER PINCHES FINISHING PROGRAM pH: 5.8–6.2 SME 1.5–2.1 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 2.3–3.2 mS/cm 800–1,200 µmol·m -2 ·s -1 Facultative long day 70–72 °F (21–22 °C) 62–64 °F (17–18 °C) 200–250 ppm N 1–2 pinches 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 6–7 weeks 1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 8–9 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1 ppp | 9–10 weeks 3 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 9–10 weeks
1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 8–9 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1 ppp | 9–10 weeks 3 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 9–10 weeks
1.5 gal. HB | 3–4 ppp | 10–11 weeks 2 gal. HB | 4–5 ppp | 10–11 weeks
Tech Tips: Transplant liners on time since they can get quickly overgrown and root into other cells when left in plug trays for too long. A Bonzi ® drench applied about 4 weeks before finishing is key to producing compact, mounded baskets and containers. Scout regularly for insects, especially Thrips (which can transmit Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus—TSWV). Don’t let Verbenas get extremely dry since this can cause leaf chlorosis, leaf necrosis, and loss (shattering) of flowers. Verbenas can be grown on the cool side to help control growth. Verbena LANAI ® COMPACT Verbena hybrida MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER PINCHES FINISHING PROGRAM pH: 5.8–6.2 SME 1.5–2.1 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 2.3–3.2 mS/cm 800–1,200 µmol·m -2 ·s -1 Facultative long day 70–72 °F (21–22 °C) 62–64 °F (17–18 °C) 200–250 ppm N 1–2 pinches 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 6–7 weeks
1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 8–9 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1–2 ppp | 9–10 weeks 3 qt. | 3 ppp | 9–10 weeks 1.5 gal. HB | 4 ppp | 10–11 weeks 2 gal. HB | 5 ppp | 10–11 weeks
Tech Tips: Transplant liners on time since they can get quickly overgrown and root into other cells when left in plug trays for too long. A Bonzi ® drench applied about 4 weeks before finishing is key to producing compact, mounded baskets and containers. Scout regularly for insects, especially Thrips (which can transmit Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus—TSWV). Don’t let Verbenas get extremely dry since this can cause leaf chlorosis, leaf necrosis, and loss (shattering) of flowers. Verbenas can be grown on the cool side to help control growth.
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