2021-2022 Grower Success Guide | NA

SEED PROPAGATION

Gerbera JAGUAR ™ F1 Gerbera jamesonii REC TRAY FORMS

PLUG TIME

SEEDS/CELL SEED COVER GERM TIME

SOIL TEMP

GERM LIGHT

MEDIA pH/EC

128-cell tray pH: 5.5–5.9 SME 0.5–0.75 mS/cm Comments: Under low light conditions provide supplemental HID light if possible; do not extend daylength as this will extend the time to flower. It is critical to allow adequate dry back between irrigations to prevent stunted and distorted growth. Because of this do not mist at night. If germinating on a bench it is best to use a tent system to increase humidity and reduce the frequency of irrigations/misting. SatinCoat ™ 5–6 weeks 1 No 4 days 74–76 °F (23–24 °C) Required for germination

Hibiscus HONEYMOON ™ F1 Hibiscus moscheutos REC TRAY FORMS PLUG TIME

SEEDS/CELL SEED COVER GERM TIME

SOIL TEMP

GERM LIGHT

MEDIA pH/EC

200-cell tray

Raw

3–4 weeks

1

Yes

3–5 days

75–81 °F (24–27 °C)

Not required for germination pH: 5.5–5.9

SME 0.5–0.75 mS/cm

Comments: If Cycocel ® is applied, seedlings may temporarily yellow. Begin feeding at 75 ppm N at radical emergence.

Impatiens ACCENT ™ F1 Impatiens walleriana REC TRAY FORMS PLUG TIME

SEEDS/CELL SEED COVER GERM TIME

SOIL TEMP

GERM LIGHT

MEDIA pH/EC

288-cell tray pH: 5.8–6.2 SME 0.5–0.75 mS/cm Comments: Use a calcium based fertilizer and feed once a week at most to avoid soft growth and stretching of plugs. Do not let plants go into the night with wet foliage or tip abortion may occur. Downward cupping or twisting of immature leaves may be caused by overuse of PGRs. Subdue Maxx ® and/or Segway ® drenches are recommended plug stage fungicides for disease management. Raw 4–5 weeks 1 Yes 3–5 days 72–75 °F (22–24 °C) Required for germination

Impatiens ACCENT ™ PREMIUM F1 Impatiens walleriana REC TRAY FORMS PLUG TIME

SEEDS/CELL SEED COVER GERM TIME

SOIL TEMP

GERM LIGHT

MEDIA pH/EC

288-cell tray pH: 5.8–6.2 SME 0.5–0.75 mS/cm Comments: Use a calcium based fertilizer and feed once a week at most to avoid soft growth and stretching of plugs. Do not let plants go into the night with wet foliage or tip abortion may occur. Downward cupping or twisting of immature leaves may be caused by overuse of PGRs. Subdue Maxx ® and/or Segway ® drenches are recommended plug stage fungicides for disease management. Raw 4–5 weeks 1 Yes 3–5 days 72–75 °F (22–24 °C) Required for germination

Impatiens ATHENA ™ F1 Impatiens walleriana REC TRAY FORMS PLUG TIME

SEEDS/CELL SEED COVER GERM TIME

SOIL TEMP

GERM LIGHT

MEDIA pH/EC

288-cell tray pH: 5.8–6.2 SME 0.5–0.75 mS/cm Comments: Use a calcium-based fertilizer and feed once a week at most to avoid soft growth and stretching of plugs. Do not let plants go into the night with wet foliage or tip abortion may occur. Downward cupping or twisting of immature leaves may be caused by overuse of PGRs. Subdue Maxx ® and/or Segway ® drenches are recommended plug stage fungicides for disease management. Raw 4–5 weeks 1 Yes 3–5 days 72–75 °F (22–24 °C) Required for germination

Impatiens IMARA ™ XDR F1 Impatiens walleriana REC TRAY FORMS PLUG TIME

SEEDS/CELL SEED COVER GERM TIME

SOIL TEMP

GERM LIGHT

MEDIA pH/EC

288-cell tray

Raw

4–5 weeks

1

Yes

3–5 days

72–75 °F (22–24 °C)

Required for germination

pH: 5.8–6.2 SME 0.5–0.75 mS/cm

Comments: Use a calcium based fertilizer and feed once a week at most to avoid soft growth and stretching of plugs. Do not let plants go into the night with wet foliage or tip abortion may occur. Downward cupping or twisting of immature leaves may be caused by overuse of PGRs. Subdue Maxx ® and/or Segway ® drenches are recommended plug stage fungicides for disease management, and rotations of Mural ® and Micora ® sprays and Segovis ® sprays or drenches are recommended for the finishing stage. For more information on Imara ™ XDR visit us at www.syngentaflowers-us.com/Imara.

Impatiens XTREME ™ F1 Impatiens walleriana REC TRAY FORMS PLUG TIME

SEEDS/CELL SEED COVER GERM TIME

SOIL TEMP

GERM LIGHT

MEDIA pH/EC

288-cell tray pH: 5.8–6.2 SME 0.5–0.75 mS/cm Comments: Use a calcium based fertilizer and feed once a week at most to avoid soft growth and stretching of plugs. Do not let plants go into the night with wet foliage or tip abortion may occur. Downward cupping or twisting of immature leaves may be caused by overuse of PGRs. Subdue Maxx ® and/or Segway ® drenches are recommended plug stage fungicides for disease management. Raw 4–5 weeks 1 Yes 3–5 days 72–75 °F (22–24 °C) Required for germination

Impatiens New Guinea FLORIFIC ® F1 Impatiens hawkeri REC TRAY FORMS PLUG TIME

SEEDS/CELL SEED COVER GERM TIME

SOIL TEMP

GERM LIGHT

MEDIA pH/EC

288-cell tray

Raw

4–6 weeks

1

Yes

8 days

70–75 °F (22–24 °C)

Not required for germination pH: 5.8–6.2

SME 0.9–1.3 mS/cm

Comments: Ensure a good scouting program for Thrips is in place.

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