2021-2022 Grower Success Guide | NA

SEED PROPAGATION

Penstemon ARABESQUE ® F1 Penstemon hartwegii REC TRAY FORMS PLUG TIME

SEEDS/CELL SEED COVER GERM TIME

SOIL TEMP

GERM LIGHT

MEDIA pH/EC

288-cell tray

Raw

5–6 weeks

1

Yes

7 days

68–73 °F (20–23 °C)

Not required for germination pH: 5.8–6.2

SME 0.5–0.75 mS/cm

Comments: Warm day temperatures can promote soft growth and excessive stem elongation.

Penstemon PARTYBELLS ™ F1 Penstemon hartwegii REC TRAY FORMS PLUG TIME

SEEDS/CELL SEED COVER GERM TIME

SOIL TEMP

GERM LIGHT

MEDIA pH/EC

288-cell tray

Raw

5–6 weeks

1

Yes

7 days

68–73 °F (20–23 °C)

Not required for germination pH: 5.8–6.2

SME 0.5–0.75 mS/cm

Comments: Warm day temperatures can promote soft growth and excessive stem elongation.

Pentas BEEBRIGHT ™ F1 Pentas lanceolata REC TRAY FORMS PLUG TIME

SEEDS/CELL SEED COVER GERM TIME

SOIL TEMP

GERM LIGHT

MEDIA pH/EC

288-cell tray

Pelleted

7–8 weeks

1

No

7–10 days

73–76 °F 23–24 °C)

Not required for germination pH: 6.1–6.5

SME 0.9–1.3 mS/cm

Comments: Provide supplemental lighting when DLI is less than 12 mols/day. Monitor pH and maintain above 6.1, or growth can stall.

Pentas HONEYCLUSTER ™ F1 Pentas lanceolata REC TRAY FORMS PLUG TIME

SEEDS/CELL SEED COVER GERM TIME

SOIL TEMP

GERM LIGHT

MEDIA pH/EC

288-cell tray

Pelleted

7–8 weeks

1

No

7–10 days

73–76 °F (23–24 °C)

Not required for germination pH: 6.1–6.5

SME 0.9–1.3 mS/cm

Comments: Provide supplemental lighting when DLI is less than 12 mols/day. Monitor pH levels and maintain above 6.1, or growth can stall.

Petunia grandiflora DUVET ™ F1 Petunia grandiflora REC TRAY FORMS PLUG TIME

SEEDS/CELL SEED COVER GERM TIME

SOIL TEMP

GERM LIGHT

MEDIA pH/EC

288-cell tray

Pelleted

4–5 weeks

1

No

3–5 days

72–76 °F (22–24 °C)

Required for germination

pH: 5.5–5.9 SME 0.9–1.3 mS/cm

Comments: Covering seed is not necessary but a light vermiculite coating will help maintain moisture levels in drier climates. Keep pelleted seed at moisture level 5 the first several days to ensure the pellet is completely dissolved. Providing long days in the plug stage will reduce overall time to flower. Low boron levels can induce tip abortion. Spraying an uneven plug tray with B-Nine ® WSG at 1,500 ppm may help even the growth in the tray.

Petunia grandiflora FROST ™ F1 Petunia grandiflora REC TRAY FORMS PLUG TIME

SEEDS/CELL SEED COVER GERM TIME

SOIL TEMP

GERM LIGHT

MEDIA pH/EC

288-cell tray

Raw, Pelleted

4–5 weeks

1

No

3–5 days

72–76 °F (22–24 °C)

Required for germination

pH: 5.5–5.9 SME 0.9–1.3 mS/cm

Comments: Covering seed is not necessary but a light vermiculite coating will help maintain moisture levels in drier climates. Keep pelleted seed at moisture level 5 the first several days to ensure the pellet is completely dissolved. Providing long days in the plug stage will reduce overall time to flower. Low boron levels can induce tip abortion. Spraying an uneven plug tray with B-Nine ® WSG at 1,500 ppm may help even the growth in the tray.

Petunia grandiflora TRITUNIA ™ F1 Petunia grandiflora REC TRAY FORMS PLUG TIME

SEEDS/CELL SEED COVER GERM TIME

SOIL TEMP

GERM LIGHT

MEDIA pH/EC

288-cell tray

Raw, Pelleted

4–5 weeks

1

No

3–5 days

72–76 °F (22–24 °C)

Required for germination

pH: 5.5–5.9 SME 0.9–1.3 mS/cm

Comments: Covering seed is not necessary but a light vermiculite coating will help maintain moisture levels in drier climates. Keep pelleted seed at moisture level 5 the first several days to ensure the pellet is completely dissolved. Providing long days in the plug stage will reduce overall time to flower. Low boron levels can induce tip abortion. Spraying an uneven plug tray with B-Nine ® WSG at 1,500 ppm may help even the growth in the tray.

Petunia milliflora PICOBELLA ™ F1 Petunia milliflora REC TRAY FORMS PLUG TIME

SEEDS/CELL SEED COVER GERM TIME

SOIL TEMP

GERM LIGHT

MEDIA pH/EC

288-cell tray pH: 5.5–5.9 SME 0.9–1.3 mS/cm Comments: Covering seed is not necessary but a light vermiculite coating will help maintain moisture levels in drier climates. Keep pelleted seed at moisture level 5 the first several days to ensure the pellet is completely dissolved. Providing long days in the plug stage will reduce overall time to flower. Low boron levels can induce tip abortion. Pelleted 4–5 weeks 1 No 3–5 days 72–76 °F (22–24 °C) Required for germination

Petunia multiflora DAMASK ™ F1 Petunia multiflora REC TRAY FORMS PLUG TIME

SEEDS/CELL SEED COVER GERM TIME

SOIL TEMP

GERM LIGHT

MEDIA pH/EC

288-cell tray

Pelleted

4–5 weeks

1

No

3–5 days

72–76 °F (22–24 °C)

Required for germination

pH: 5.5–5.9 SME 0.9–1.3 mS/cm

Comments: Covering seed is not necessary but a light vermiculite coating will help maintain moisture levels in drier climates. Keep pelleted seed at moisture level 5 the first several days to ensure the pellet is completely dissolved. Providing long days in the plug stage will reduce overall time to flower. Low boron levels can induce tip abortion. Spraying an uneven plug tray with B-Nine ® WSG at 1,500 ppm may help even the growth in the tray.

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