ANNUALS | SEED FINISHING
FINISH PGRs
TECH TIPS
If needed, spray with Bonzi ® at 5–8 ppm.
Providing high light and growing cool will reduce the need for PGRs. Dianthus also responds well to a 5–10 °F (3–6 °C) negative DIF in the early morning. Day extension lighting to 14 hours will hasten flowering.
FINISH PGRs
TECH TIPS
Usually not needed.
Do not bury the crown when transplanting to avoid crown rot. Grow on the dry side.
FINISH PGRs
TECH TIPS
Usually not needed.
Do not bury the crown when transplanting to avoid crown rot. Grow on the dry side.
FINISH PGRs
TECH TIPS
Usually not needed.
Do not bury the crown when transplanting to avoid crown rot. Grow on the dry side.
FINISH PGRs
TECH TIPS
Usually not needed.
Do not bury the crown when transplanting to avoid crown rot. Grow on the dry side.
FINISH PGRs
TECH TIPS
If needed, sprays of B-Nine ® WSG at 2,500–5,000 ppm or A-Rest ® at 1–3 ppm are effective. Under long day conditions leaves will be larger so more frequent PGR applications may be necessary. Do not apply PGRs once the buds reach 1 cm (0.4 inches) in diameter (pea size) since this can cause smaller flower and short flower stems.
It is critical to not plant the plug too deep so as to bury the crown. Buried crowns can lead to hard, distorted growth or crown rot. Space plants on time so the leaves from one plant will not cover the center of another; shading the crown will delay flowering.
FINISH PGRs
TECH TIPS
If needed, sprays of B-Nine ® WSG at 2,500–5,000 ppm or A-Rest ® at 1–3 ppm are effective. Under long day conditions leaves will be larger so more frequent PGR applications may be necessary. Do not apply PGRs once the buds reach 1 cm (0.4 inches) in diameter (pea size) since this can cause smaller flower and short flower stems.
It is critical to not plant the plug too deep so as to bury the crown. Buried crowns can lead to hard, distorted growth or crown rot. Space plants on time so the leaves from one plant will not cover the center of another; shading the crown will delay flowering.
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