ANNUALS | VEGETATIVE FINISHING
Diascia barberae Diascia DARLA ® 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
800–1,200 µmol·m -2 ·s -1
Day neutral
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 ppp | 9–10 weeks 3 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 9–10 weeks
1.5 gal. HB | 4 ppp | 10–11 weeks 2 gal. HB | 5 ppp | 10–11 weeks Tech Tips: Darla diascia is best when grown cool with high light. No PGR is typically needed when plants are grown cool. One pinch is all that is needed for this crop. Florel ® can be used early but will severely delay flowering if sprayed too late in the crop cycle. Watch for Botrytis in the crown of plants when overhead watering. Euphorbia hypericifolia Euphorbia EUPHORIC ™ 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 800–1,200 µmol·m -2 ·s -1 Day neutral 76–78 °F (24–26 °C) 70–72 °F (21–22 °C) 200–250 ppm N 1 pinch 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 6–7 weeks
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 | 4 ppp | 10–11 weeks 2 gal. HB | 5 ppp | 10–11 weeks
Tech Tips: Euphorbia is very sensitive to ethylene damage during shipping. Euphoric is a slow starter both in propagation and finish, but grows quickly when established and growing under warm temperatures. High light and warm temperatures will improve plant quality and reduce root diseases. If grown too cold and wet, fungal root can develop. Plants can be trimmed to shape at any point during production. Bonzi ® drenches work well to control growth mid to late in the production cycle. Helianthus annuus Sunflower SUNFINITY ® DOUBLE / SINGLE 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 800–1,200 µmol·m -2 ·s -1 Facultative long day 70–72 °F (21–22 °C) 66–68 °F (19–20 °C) 200–250 ppm N Optional 1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 7–8 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1 ppp | 7–8 weeks 3 qt. | 1–2 ppp | 7–8 weeks
2 gal. pot | 1–2 ppp | 7–8 weeks 3 gal. pot | 2–4 ppp | 9–10 weeks
Tech Tips: For earliest flowering, provide long days, high light levels, and warm temperatures. Preventive fungicide applications for powdery mildew are recommended, especially in high humidity environments. Palladium ® , Micora ® and Segovis ® fungicides have all been effective at suppressing pathogens. Insecticides, such as Avid ® , Mainspring ® and Flagship ® , are effective. Heliotropium arborescens Heliotrope SCENTROPIA ™ 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 800–1,200 µmol·m -2 ·s -1 Day neutral 70–72 °F (21–22 °C) 66–68 °F (19–20 °C) 200–250 ppm N 1 pinch 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 6–7 weeks 1.5 gal. HB | 4 ppp | 10–11 weeks 2 gal. HB | 5 ppp | 10–11 weeks Tech Tips: Scentropia heliotrope has a medium–vigorous habit and typically requires some PGR applications to keep plants compact, especially under tight spacing. Late B-Nine ® WSG sprays can delay flowering. Avoid severe drying out of the media. The beautiful purple-blue flowers have a sweet scent. Impatiens interspecific Impatiens Interspecific New Guinea SPECTRA ™ 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 800–1,200 µmol·m -2 ·s -1 Day neutral 72–74 °F (22–23 °C) 68–70 °F (20–21 °C) 125–175 ppm N Not recommended Large Packs | 1 ppp | 4–5 weeks 1 pt. | 1 ppp | 5–6 weeks 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 6–7 weeks 1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 8–9 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1 ppp | 9–10 weeks 3 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 9–10 weeks
1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 7–9 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1 ppp | 7–9 weeks 1.5 gal. HB | 3 ppp | 9–10 weeks 2 gal. HB | 4 ppp | 10–11 weeks
Tech Tips: The 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 largest flower.
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