2024 Grower Success Guide | Americas

ANNUALS | VEGETATIVE PROPAGATION

Bidens ferulifolia Bidens MEXICAN GOLD ™ REC TRAY PRODUCT FORM ROOTING HORMONE MIST TIME

PINCH

PROP TIME BOTTOM HEAT

105-cell (30 mm) or larger

URC, AutoStix ®

Not recommended

CapSil ® (spray adjuvant) can be sprayed on the cuttings at a rate of 2–4 oz/100 gal within 1–2 days after sticking to help rehydrate the cuttings. Misting should be significantly reduced after 2–3 days and after cuttings become fully hydrated.

Recommended 3.5–4 weeks 70–74 °F (21–23 °C)

Comments: Mexican Gold and Mexican Gold Jumbo Bidens have moderate vigor and will generally need a PGR treatment in propagation. To control growth after rooting, a spray of B-Nine ® WSG (1,500–2,500 ppm) is sufficient. A tank-mix spray of Florel ® (350–500 ppm) + B-Nine ® WSG (1,500 ppm) can also be used to control growth and improve branching. These Florel ® + B-Nine ® WSG combo sprays should be applied to actively growing plants. Do not spray B-Nine ® WSG or Florel ® + B-Nine ® WSG tank mixes on stressed or weak cuttings. For all sprays listed above, the mist should be off for a minimum of one hour for the plant growth regulator (PGR) to absorb into the leaf tissue. Mexican Gold Compact Bidens has very low vigor and generally needs little PGR treatment in propagation.

Calibrachoa hybrida Calibrachoa CABRIO ™ REC TRAY PRODUCT FORM ROOTING HORMONE MIST TIME

PINCH

PROP TIME BOTTOM HEAT

105-cell (30 mm) or larger

URC, AutoStix ®

Recommended

CapSil ® (spray adjuvant) can be sprayed on the cuttings at a rate of 2–4 oz/100 gal within 1–2 days after sticking to help rehydrate the cuttings. Misting should be significantly reduced after 2–3 days and after cuttings become fully hydrated.

Recommended 4.5–5 weeks 72–74 °F (22–23 °C)

Comments: Cabrio Calibrachoas are compact-medium growers and should not need the typical growth regular in propagation that other more vigorous varieties require. To keep plants under control, a spray of B-Nine ® WSG at 1,500–2,500 ppm can be applied after cuttings are well-rooted and vegetative growth begins. A tank-mix spray of Florel ® (350–500 ppm) + B-Nine ® WSG (1,500 ppm) can also be used to control growth and improve branching. These Florel ® + B-Nine ® WSG combo sprays should be applied to actively growing plants and done ideally before pinching. Do not spray B-Nine ® WSG or Florel ® + B-Nine ® WSG tank mixes on stressed or weak cuttings. For all sprays listed above, the mist should be off for a minimum of one hour for the plant growth regulator (PGR) to absorb into the leaf tissue.

Calibrachoa hybrida Calibrachoa CALLIE ® REC TRAY PRODUCT FORM ROOTING HORMONE MIST TIME

PINCH

PROP TIME BOTTOM HEAT

105-cell (30 mm) or larger

URC, AutoStix ®

Recommended

CapSil ® (spray adjuvant) can be sprayed on the cuttings at a rate of 2–4 oz/100 gal within 1–2 days after sticking to help rehydrate the cuttings. Misting should be significantly reduced after 2–3 days and after cuttings become fully hydrated.

Recommended 4.5–5 weeks 72–74 °F (22–23 °C)

Comments: Callie Calibrachoas have a range of vigor, with some being relatively compact to others having more of a medium to mediuM–Vigorous habit. To keep plants under control, a spray of B-Nine ® WSG at 1,500– 2,500 ppm can be applied after cuttings are well-rooted and vegetative growth begins. A tank-mix spray of Florel ® (350–500 ppm) + B-Nine ® WSG (1,500 ppm) can also be used to control growth and improve branching. These Florel ® + B-Nine ® WSG combo sprays should be applied to actively growing plants and done ideally before pinching. Do not spray B-Nine ® WSG or Florel ® + B-Nine ® WSG tank mixes on stressed or weak cuttings. For all sprays listed above, the mist should be off for a minimum of one hour for the plant growth regulator (PGR) to be absorbed into the leaf tissue.

Catharanthus roseus Vinca NIRVANA ® XDR REC TRAY PRODUCT FORM ROOTING HORMONE MIST TIME

PINCH

PROP TIME BOTTOM HEAT

105-cell (30 mm) or larger

URC, CC

Recommended

CapSil ® (spray adjuvant) can be sprayed on the cuttings at a rate of 2–4 oz/100 gal within 1–2 days after sticking to help in rehydration of the cuttings. Misting should be significantly reduced after 3–4 days and after cuttings become fully hydrated. Not

4.5–5 weeks 72–74 °F (22–23 °C)

recommended

Comments: To control growth after rooting, sprays of Altercel ™ (750 ppm), B-Nine ® WSG (2,500 ppm), or Altercel ™ (750 ppm) + B-Nine ® WSG (2,500 ppm) can be used depending on the growth rate and vigor of the plant. The Altercel ™ + B-Nine ® WSG combo spray will have a more growth regulating effect than either the Altercel ™ or B-Nine ® WSG spray alone.

Dahlia hybrida Dahlia CUT FLOWER COLLECTION / KARMA REC TRAY PRODUCT FORM ROOTING HORMONE MIST TIME

PINCH

PROP TIME BOTTOM HEAT

105-cell (30 mm) or larger

URC

Recommended

CapSil ® (spray adjuvant) can be sprayed on the cuttings at a rate of 2–4 oz/100 gal within 1–2 days after sticking to help rehydrate the cuttings. Misting should be significantly reduced after 2–3 days and after cuttings become fully hydrated.

Not recommended

3.5–4 weeks 70–74 °F (21–23 °C)

Comments: Day extension lighting to 14 hours required in propagation. Cut flower dahlias have a moderately vigorous habit and may require a plant growth regulator (PGR) treatment in propagation. If needed to control growth after rooting, sprays of B-Nine ® WSG (1,500 ppm) are usually sufficient. A tank-mix spray of Florel ® (350–500 ppm) + B-Nine ® WSG (1,500 ppm) can also be used to control growth and improve branching. Do not spray Florel ® on stressed or weak cuttings. For all sprays listed above, the mist should be off for a minimum of one hour for the PGR to absorb into the leaf tissue.

Dahlia hybrida Dahlia DAHLEGRIA ® REC TRAY PRODUCT FORM ROOTING HORMONE MIST TIME

PINCH

PROP TIME BOTTOM HEAT

105-cell (30 mm) or larger

URC, AutoStix ®

Not Recommended

CapSil ® (spray adjuvant) can be sprayed on the cuttings at a rate of 2–4 oz/100 gal within 1–2 days after sticking to help rehydrate the cuttings. Misting should be significantly reduced after 2–3 days and after cuttings become fully hydrated.

Not recommended

3.5–4 weeks 72–74 °F (22–23 °C)

Comments: Day extension lighting to 14 hours required in propagation. Dahlegria Dahlia has a vigorous habit, and it will need a plant growth regulator (PGR) treatment in propagation. To control growth after rooting, sprays of B-Nine ® WSG (2,500–3,500 ppm) are usually sufficient. A tank-mix spray of Florel ® (350–500 ppm) + B-Nine ® WSG (2,500 ppm) can also be used to control growth and improve branching. Do not spray Florel ® on stressed or weak cuttings. For all sprays listed above, the mist should be off for a minimum of one hour for the PGR to absorb into the leaf tissue.

Dahlia hybrida Dahlia GRANDALIA ™ REC TRAY PRODUCT FORM ROOTING HORMONE MIST TIME

PINCH

PROP TIME BOTTOM HEAT

105-cell (30 mm) or larger

URC, AutoStix ®

Not recommended

CapSil ® (spray adjuvant) can be sprayed on the cuttings at a rate of 2–4 oz/100 gal within 1–2 days after sticking to help rehydrate the cuttings. Misting should be significantly reduced after 2–3 days and after cuttings become fully hydrated.

Not recommended

3.5–4 weeks 70–74 °F (21–23 °C)

Comments: Day extension lighting to 14 hours required in propagation. Grandalia Dahlia has moderate to high vigor and will generally need plant growth regulator (PGR) use in propagation. To control growth after rooting, sprays of B-Nine ® WSG (1,500–2,500 ppm) are usually sufficient. A tank-mix spray of Florel ® (350-500 ppm) + B-Nine ® WSG (1,500–2,500 ppm) can also be used to control growth and improve branching. Do not spray Florel ® on stressed or weak cuttings. For all sprays listed above, the mist should be off for a minimum of one hour for the PGR to absorb into the leaf tissue.

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