ANNUALS | VEGETATIVE FINISHING
Pelargonium interspecific Geranium Interspecific CALIENTE ® MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL
DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER
PINCHES
FINISHING PROGRAM
pH: 5.8–6.2 SME 2.3–2.8 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 3.5–4.2 mS/cm
800–1,200 µmol·m -2 ·s -1
Day neutral
72–74 °F (22–23 °C)
68–70 °F (20–21 °C)
200–250 ppm N Not recommended 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 7–8 weeks 1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 9–10 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1 ppp | 11–12 weeks 3 qt. | 3 ppp | 11–12 weeks
1.5 gal. HB | 3–4 ppp | 11–12 weeks 2 gal. HB | 4–5 ppp | 11–12 weeks
Tech Tips: Caliente geraniums are moderately vigorous and usually require regular PGR applications, especially under warm growing conditions. Know the varieties since some are more vigorous than others. Provide relatively high light levels and warm temperatures early on to establish the plant and to allow it to respond adequately to PGRs. Early Florel ® sprays are key to making well-branched, quality plants. Watch for Botrytis under tight spacing and in combination plantings, especially when overhead irrigating. Monitor the media and try to keep the pH around 6.0. Too high of a pH can lead to iron chlorosis and leaf tip yellowing. Pelargonium interspecific Geranium Interspecific CALLIOPE ® CASCADE MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER PINCHES FINISHING PROGRAM pH: 5.8–6.2 SME 2.3–2.8 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 3.5–4.2 mS/cm 800–1,200 µmol·m -2 ·s -1 Day neutral 72–74 °F (22–23 °C) 68–70 °F (20–21 °C) 200–250 ppm N Not recommended 1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 10–11 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1 ppp | 10–11 weeks 3 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 11–12 weeks
1.5 gal. HB | 3 ppp | 11–12 weeks 2 gal. HB | 4 ppp | 11–12 weeks
Tech Tips: Calliope Cascade interspecific geraniums are medium–vigorous growers and usually require regular PGR applications, especially under warm growing conditions. Provide relatively high light levels and warm temperatures early on to establish the plant and to allow it to respond adequately to PGRs. Early Florel ® sprays are key to making well-branched, quality plants. Watch for Botrytis under tight spacing and in combination plantings, especially when overhead irrigating. Monitor the media and try to keep the pH around 6.0 to avoid iron/manganese toxicity. Pelargonium interspecific Geranium Interspecific CALLIOPE ® LARGE MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER PINCHES FINISHING PROGRAM pH: 5.8–6.2 SME 2.3–2.8 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 3.5–4.2 mS/cm 800–1,200 µmol·m -2 ·s -1 Day neutral 72–74 °F (22–23 °C) 68–70 °F (20–21 °C) 200–250 ppm N Not recommended 2.5 qt. | 1 ppp | 11–12 weeks 3 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 11–12 weeks
1.5 gal. HB | 3 ppp | 11–12 weeks 2 gal. HB | 4 ppp | 11–12 weeks
Tech Tips: Calliope Large interspecific geraniums are vigorous growers and usually require regular PGR applications, especially under warm growing conditions. Provide relatively high light levels and warm temperatures early on to establish the plant and to allow it to respond adequately to PGRs. Early Florel ® sprays are key to making well-branched, quality plants. Watch for Botrytis under tight spacing and in combination plantings, especially when overhead irrigating. Monitor the media and try to keep the pH around 6.0 to avoid iron/manganese toxicity.
Pelargonium interspecific Geranium Interspecific CALLIOPE ® MEDIUM MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL
DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER
PINCHES
FINISHING PROGRAM
pH: 5.8–6.2 SME 2.3–2.8 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 3.5–4.2 mS/cm
800–1,200 µmol·m -2 ·s -1
Day neutral
72–74 °F (22–23 °C)
68–70 °F (20–21 °C)
200–250 ppm N Not recommended 1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 9–10 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1 ppp | 11–12 weeks 3 qt. | 3 ppp | 11–12 weeks
1.5 gal. HB | 3–4 ppp | 11–12 weeks 1.5 gal. pot | 3–4 ppp | 11–12 weeks 2 gal. HB | 4–5 ppp | 11–12 weeks
Tech Tips: Calliope Medium geraniums are moderately vigorous and may require regular PGR applications, especially under warm growing conditions. Provide relatively high light levels and warm temperatures early on to establish the plant and to allow it to respond adequately to PGRs. Early Florel ® sprays are key to making well-branched, quality plants. Watch for Botrytis under tight spacing and in combination plantings, especially when overhead irrigating. Monitor the media and try to keep the pH around 6.0 to avoid iron/manganese toxicity.
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