SEED FINISHING
FINISH PGRs
TECH TIPS
If needed to control height, spray with B-Nine ® WSG at 2,500 ppm, Bonzi ® at 5-15 ppm, or A-Rest ® at 3-10 ppm.
Salvia is sensitive to high salts in the plug tray, so do not let the EC rise above 1.5 mS/cm. After fertilization, rinse the plus off with clear water to avoid burning the young growing tips. Salvia farinacea is a long day crop so extending the daylength to 16hrs with HID lights at true leaf stage is beneficial.
FINISH PGRs
TECH TIPS
If needed to prevent stretch under low light conditions spray with B-Nine ® at 2,500-5,000 ppm.
Providing supplemental HID light will speed germination and improve plug quality. Sensitive to high salts; keep EC less than 0.5 mS/cm in the plug.
FINISH PGRs
TECH TIPS
Keep plugs under short days to avoid premature flowering.
PGRs are usually not required when grown under the recommended temperatures. If needed, spray with B-Nine ® WSG at 1,500-3,000 ppm._x0001_
FINISH PGRs
TECH TIPS
Spray applications of B-Nine ® WSG at 2,500-5,000 ppm, Bonzi ® at 15-20 ppm or Sumagic ® at 10-15 ppm are effective to control growth; 1-2 applications are usually sufficient. Do not apply Bonzi drenches after visible buds to prevent clubby flowers.
High pH levels (above 6.2) may promote iron deficiency causing chlorotic young leaves. Overly wet conditions or watering late in the day can cause shoot tip abortion. Keeping the media too wet can also lead to root rot diseases such as Pythium.
FINISH PGRs
TECH TIPS
Spray applications of B-Nine ® WSG at 2,500-5,000 ppm, Bonzi ® at 15-20 ppm or Sumagic ® at 10-15 ppm are effective to control growth; 1-2 applications are usually sufficient. Do not apply Bonzi ® drenches after visible buds to prevent clubby flowers.
High pH levels (above 6.2) may promote iron deficiency causing chlorotic young leaves. Overly wet conditions or watering late in the day can cause shoot tip abortion. Keeping the media too wet can also lead to root rot diseases such as Pythium.
FINISH PGRs
TECH TIPS
Snaptastic is grown cool and under high light, and rarely needs PGRs. However, if needed spray applications of B-Nine ® WSG at 2,500-5,000 ppm, Bonzi ® at 15-20 ppm or Sumagic ® at 10-15 ppm are effective to reduce stretch under suboptimal environmental conditions. Do not apply Bonzi drenches after visible buds to prevent clubby flowers.
High pH levels (above 6.2) may promote iron deficiency causing chlorotic young leaves. Overly wet conditions or watering late in the day can cause shoot tip abortion. Keeping the media too wet can also lead to root rot diseases such as Pythium.
FINISH PGRs
TECH TIPS
Snaptini is grown cool and under high light, and rarely needs PGRs. However, if needed spray applications of B-Nine ® WSG at 1,500-2,500 ppm, Bonzi ® at 5-10 ppm or Sumagic ® at 2.5-5 ppm are effective in reducing stretch under suboptimal environmental conditions. Bonzi can also be drenched at 1-2 ppm. Do not apply Bonzi after visible buds to prevent clubby flowers.
High pH levels (above 6.2) may promote iron deficiency causing chlorotic young leaves. Overly wet conditions or watering late in the day can cause shoot tip abortion. Keeping the media too wet can also lead to root rot diseases such as Pythium.
FINISH PGRs
TECH TIPS
Apply 3–4 ppm Bonzi ® (paclobutrazol) drench 1–2 weeks after pinch; 3–4 ppm drench at first sign of visible buds; 3-4 ppm drench when flowers start cracking color to hold for finish. Higher concentrations may be necessary under high temperature and long day conditions, but do not exceed 6 ppm for each drench.
Apply a Bonzi (paclobutrazol) sprench at 2-3 ppm within 48 hours of sowing (3-5 quarts per 100 sq ft.) to control hypocotyl stretch. Plugs must be propagated under long day (+13 hour) photoperiods in order to prevent delays in flowering. For more information on Sunfinity ® visit us at www.syngentaflowers-us.com/sunfinity.
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