VEGETATIVE FINISHING
Impatiens New Guinea SUPER SONIC ® Impatiens hawkeri 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
72–74 °F (22–23 °C)
68–70 °F (20–21 °C)
125–175 ppm N Not Recommended 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 1.5 gal. pot | 2–3 ppp | 9–10 weeks 2 gal. HB | 4-5 ppp | 10–11 weeks
Tech Tips: Super Sonics generally do not need any pinching. Keys to success are to avoid water and heat stress when the plants mature. Scout for thrips regularly and thrips-vectored tospoviruses. Check media EC periodically to avoid high salt levels. Moderate light levels and warm temperatures provide the most significant flower. Ipomoea SIDEKICK ™ Ipomoea batatas 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 72–74 °F (22–23 °C) 68–70 °F (20–21 °C) 200–250 ppm N Not Recommended 1 pt. | 1 ppp | 4–5 weeks 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 5–6 weeks 1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 7–8 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1 ppp | 8–9 weeks 3 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 8–9 weeks 1.5 gal. HB | 3 ppp | 9–10 weeks 1.5 gal. pot | 3–5 ppp | 10–12 weeks 2 gal. HB | 4 ppp | 9–10 weeks Tech Tips: Sidekick is a moderately vigorous ipomoea that works in a range of pot sizes, including quarts and baskets. They are excellent in combo plantings. Watch for aphids during finished production. Bonzi ® drenches work well anytime during production to control growth. Lantana BANDANA ® Lantana camara 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 76–78 °F (24–26 °C) 70–72 °F (21–22 °C) 200–250 ppm N 1 Pinch 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 7–8 weeks
1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 9–10 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1 ppp | 10–11 weeks 3 qt. | 3 ppp | 10–11 weeks 1.5 gal. HB | 4 ppp | 11–12 weeks 1.5 gal. pot | 4 ppp | 11–12 weeks 2 gal. HB | 5 ppp | 11–12 weeks
Tech Tips: Bandana is bred for excellent branching and a compact-medium, mounding habit. One early pinch is all that is needed. Bandana should only require a low to moderate amount of plant growth regulator (PGR) applications to control growth. Florel ® sprays will delay flowering slightly. Mid-crop Bonzi ® drenches work well to control height. Relatively high light levels and warm temperatures are needed to produce high-quality plants. To reduce flower cycling, keep plants well-fertilized and avoid severe drought stress. Lantana BANDITO ™ Lantana camara 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 76–78 °F (24–26 °C) 70–72 °F (21–22 °C) 200–250 ppm N 1 Pinch Packs | 1 ppp | 5-6 weeks Large Packs | 1 ppp | 6–7 weeks
1 pt. | 1 ppp | 6–7 weeks 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 7–8 weeks
1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 9–10 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1–2 ppp | 10–11 weeks 3 qt. | 3 ppp | 10–11 weeks 1.5 gal. HB | 4 ppp | 11–12 weeks
Tech Tips: Bandito is bred for excellent branching and a compact, mounding habit. One early pinch is all that is needed. Bandito should only require a low to moderate amount of PGR applications to control growth. Florel ® sprays will delay flowering slightly. Mid-crop Bonzi drenches work well to control height. Relatively high light levels and warm temperatures are needed to produce high-quality plants. To reduce flower cycling, keep plants well- fertilized and avoid severe drought stress. Bandito is a good choice for growers in the far south or where plants are grown under very tight spacing.
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