VEGETATIVE FINISHING
Lobelia TECHNO ® UPRIGHT Lobelia erinus 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
4,000–6,000 foot candles
Facultative Long Day
70–72 °F (21–22 °C)
62–64 °F (17–18 °C)
200–250 ppm N 1 Pinch
1 pt. | 1 ppp | 6 weeks 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: Techno lobelias are relatively fast growers that have a semi-trailing habit and excellent heat tolerance. They fill containers quickly. Pinch the plant as needed for 6-inch and larger containers. Use proper disinfectant should be used on all trimming tools to prevent possible virus spread. Avoid overwatering on young plants. Long days will hasten and improve flowering, especially when produced in early spring. Techno is best when grown cool with high light. Watch for thrips and thrips-vectored tospoviruses (tomato spotted wilt and impatiens necrotic spot). Lysimachia GOLDII Lysimachia nummularia 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 4,000–6,000 foot candles Day neutral 70–72 °F (21–22 °C) 64–66 °F (18–19 °C) 125–175 ppm N 1 Pinch 1 pt. | 1 ppp | 5–6 weeks 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 Tech Tips: Lysimachia Goldii is a trailing plant that has a medium growth habit and is grown for its attractive gold-colored foliage. Provide moderate to warm temperatures early on after transplant to get the plants established. Avoid over-saturated media and overly cool temperatures. Trimming plants is the best way to control growth. Osteospermum TRADEWINDS ® Osteospermum ecklonis 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 4,000–6,000 foot candles Day Neutral 70–72 °F (21–22 °C) 62–64 °F (17–18 °C) 200–250 ppm N 1 Pinch 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 1.5 gal. HB | 4 ppp | 10–11 weeks 1.5 gal. pot | 4 ppp | 10–11 weeks 2 gal. HB | 5 ppp | 10–11 weeks
Tech Tips: Although Tradewinds are bred to flower at higher temperatures, cool temperatures and high light will help make the highest quality plants. If grown cool, no PGRs are typically needed. One pinch is recommended to make fully branched plants. The trailing types work especially well in baskets. Penstemon PHOENIX ™ Penstemon hartwegii 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 4,000–6,000 foot candles Facultative Long Day 72–74 °F (22–23 °C) 68–70 °F (20–21 °C) 200–250 ppm N 1 Pinch 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: Use PGRs as necessary to keep plants under control. Avoid using Florel ® since this will severely delay flowering. Plants need one early pinch, but can also be pinched again later if needed for larger containers. Keep the plants well fed to maintain dark healthy leaves. Pentas FALLING STAR ™ Pentas lanceolata 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 4,000–6,000 foot candles Facultative Long Day 76–78 °F (24–26 °C) 70–72 °F (21–22 °C) 200–250 ppm N 1 Pinch 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 8–9 weeks 1.5 gal. HB | 3–4 ppp | 12–13 weeks 2 gal. HB | 4-5 ppp | 12–13 weeks Tech Tips: They start slow after transplant and need warm temperatures and high light intensities to establish and grow. Cold temperatures will lead to long crop times and poor overall quality. Plants will flower faster under relatively long days. Plants will benefit from one to two pinches to improve branching and fill on large pots and patio containers. Bonzi ® drenches work well to control growth. 1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 10–11 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1–2 ppp | 12–13 weeks 3 qt. | 3 ppp | 12–13 weeks
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