2021-2022 Grower Success Guide | NA

VEGETATIVE FINISHING

Lantana BANDOLERO ™ 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. | 2–3 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: Bandolero is bred for excellent branching and a relatively vigorous, mounding habit. One early pinch is all that is needed. Bandolero has about 20-30% more vigor than typical Bandana ® types and generally needs 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 HOT BLOODED ® 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 pt. | 1 ppp | 7–8 weeks 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 9–10 weeks Tech Tips: Hot Blooded is bred for excellent branching and a relatively vigorous, mounding habit. One early pinch is all that is needed. Hot Blooded has about 20-30% more vigor than typical Bandana ® types and generally needs 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 LANDSCAPE 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 1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 8–9 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1 ppp | 9–10 weeks 3 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 9–10 weeks 2.5 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 10–11 weeks 3 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 10–11 weeks 1.5 gal. pot | 4 ppp | 11–12 weeks

1.5 gal. HB | 3 ppp | 10–11 weeks 1.5 gal. pot | 4 ppp | 10–11 weeks 2 gal. HB | 4 ppp | 10–11 weeks

Tech Tips: Landscape Bandana is bred for excellent branching and a relatively vigorous, spreading growth habit. One early pinch is all that is needed. Landscape Bandana has about 20-30% more vigor than typical Bandana types, and generally needs 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. Licorice Plant HELICHRYSUM PETIOLARE Helichrysum petiolare 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) 125–175 ppm N 1 Pinch 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 5–6 weeks 1.25 qt. | 1-2 ppp | 7–9 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1–2 ppp | 7–9 weeks Tech Tips: Helichrysum petiolare (Licorice Plant) is a semi-trailing plant that has low water and fertilizer requirements. Use plastic tenting or ReeMay ® fabric during propagation if needed to keep high humidity and to minimize excess water on the foliage. Provide moderate to warm temperatures early on after transplant to get the plants established. Avoid over-saturated media and overly cool temperatures. Helichrysum petiolare may form golden yellow flowers on very mature plants, but its main value is its unique silver-colored foliage. Trimming plants is the best way to control growth. Syngenta Flowers sells three different Helichrysum petiolare varieties (Limelight, Microphyllum Mini Silver, Silver) and all can be propagated and grown very similarly. Lobelia TECHNO ® 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

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).

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