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Knowledge is power, and to produce the highest quality plants, growers must have accurate, current, detailed, growing information. From pot size, pinching recommendations, light intensity, temperature, fertilization, moisture levels and irrigation, and a plant’s susceptibility to specific diseases and pests, our variety-specific cultural information gives growers an edge to success!
Crop Timing: 4″–4.5″ pot = 6 wks (1 RC); 6″ or gallon = 8–9 wks (1 RC); 10–12″ basket = 9–11 wks (4 RC)
Light Levels: Medium
pH Level: 5.5–6.0
Temperature: 65–72°F
Watering: keep pots moist
Fertilizer: 150–200 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Pinching once is optional
Pests: Standard practices; spider mites & whiteflies can be problems
Disease: Standard practices
Crop Timing: 4″–4.5″ pot = 7–9 wks (1 RC); 6″ or gallon = 10–12 wks (1 RC); 10–12″ basket = 14–15 wks (4 RC)
Light Levels: High
pH Level: 5.6–6.0
Temperature: 65–72°F
Watering: keep pots moist
Fertilizer: 150–200 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Pinch once
Pests: Standard practices; spider mites & whiteflies can be problems
Disease: Standard practices
Crop Timing:
4″–4.5″ pot = 6 weeks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 8–9 weeks (1 RC)
10–12″ basket = 9–11 weeks (4 RC)
Light Levels: Medium
pH Level: 5.5 – 6.0
Temperature: 65–72°F
Watering: Keep pots moist
Fertilizer: 150–200 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Pinching once is optional
Pests: Standard practices; spider mites & whiteflies can be problems
Disease: Standard practices
Crop Timing:
4″–4.5″ pot = 6–7 weeks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 8–9 weeks (1 RC)
10–12″ basket = 10–12 weeks (4 RC)
Light Levels: Medium to High
pH Level: 5.8 – 6.2
Temperature: 60–68°F
Watering: Moderate; allow media to dry slightly between irrigations
Fertilizer: 150–200 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Pinch once; additional pinching may delay flowering
Pests: Standard practices; aphids & thrips can be a problem
Disease: Standard practices; watch for root rots under cool, wet conditions
Crop Timing:
4″–4.5″ pot = 5–6 weeks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 7–8 weeks (1 RC)
10–12″ basket = 9–11 weeks (4 RC)
Light Levels: Medium
pH Level: 5.5 – 6.0
Temperature: 60–68°F
Watering: Keep pots moist; avoid drought stress
Fertilizer: 150–200 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Pinching not required; may delay flowering
Pests: Standard practices; aphids & whiteflies can be a problem
Disease: Standard practices
Crop Timing:
4″–4.5″ pot = 5–6 weeks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 7–8 weeks (1 RC)
10–12″ basket = 9–11 weeks (4 RC)
Light Levels: High
pH Level: 5.8 – 6.2
Temperature: 60–68°F
Watering: Moderate; avoid overwatering
Fertilizer: 150–200 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Pinching optional; improves branching
Pests: Standard practices; aphids & thrips can be a problem
Disease: Standard practices
Crop Timing:
4″–4.5″ pot = 5–6 weeks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 7–9 weeks (1 RC)
10–12″ basket = 9–11 weeks (4 RC)
Light Levels: High
pH Level: 5.2 – 5.8
Temperature: 60–68°F
Watering: Moderate; avoid wet feet
Fertilizer: 175–225 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Pinch once early if needed
Pests: Standard practices; aphids & whiteflies can be a problem
Disease: Standard practices; monitor for root rots if pH drifts high
Crop Timing:
4″–4.5″ pot = 6–7 weeks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 8–10 weeks (1 RC)
10–12″ basket = 10–12 weeks (4 RC)
Light Levels: High
pH Level: 5.8 – 6.2
Temperature: 65–72°F
Watering: Moderate; allow media to dry slightly between irrigations
Fertilizer: 150–200 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Pinch once for branching
Pests: Standard practices; aphids & whiteflies can be a problem
Disease: Standard practices
Crop Timing:
4″–4.5″ pot = 7–9 weeks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 10–12 weeks (1 RC)
10–12″ basket = 12–14 weeks (4 RC)
Light Levels: High
pH Level: 5.8 – 6.5
Temperature: 65–75°F
Watering: Low to moderate; allow media to dry between waterings
Fertilizer: 100–150 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Not required
Pests: Standard practices; mealybugs can be a problem
Disease: Standard practices; avoid overwatering to prevent rot
Crop Timing:
4″–4.5″ pot = 6–7 weeks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 8–9 weeks (1 RC)
10–12″ basket = 10–12 weeks (4 RC)
Light Levels: Medium
pH Level: 5.5 – 6.0
Temperature: 68–75°F
Watering: Keep pots moist; avoid drought stress
Fertilizer: 150–200 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Pinch once to improve branching
Pests: Standard practices; spider mites & aphids can be a problem
Disease: Standard practices
Crop Timing:
4″–4.5″ pot = 5–6 weeks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 7–8 weeks (1 RC)
10–12″ basket = 9–11 weeks (4 RC)
Light Levels: High
pH Level: 5.8 – 6.2
Temperature: 60–68°F
Watering: Moderate; avoid overwatering
Fertilizer: 150–200 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Pinching optional; improves habit
Pests: Standard practices; aphids & whiteflies can be a problem
Disease: Standard practices
Crop Timing:
4″–4.5″ pot = 6–7 weeks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 8–10 weeks (1 RC)
10–12″ basket = 10–12 weeks (4 RC)
Light Levels: High
pH Level: 5.8 – 6.2
Temperature: 65–72°F
Watering: Moderate; allow media to dry slightly between irrigations
Fertilizer: 150–200 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Pinch once to encourage branching
Pests: Standard practices; whiteflies & aphids can be a problem
Disease: Standard practices
Crop Timing:
4″–4.5″ pot = 8–10 weeks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 12–14 weeks (1 RC)
10–12″ basket = 14–16 weeks (4 RC)
Light Levels: High
pH Level: 5.8 – 6.5
Temperature: 65–75°F
Watering: Low; allow media to dry between waterings
Fertilizer: 75–100 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Not required
Pests: Standard practices; mealybugs can be a problem
Disease: Standard practices; avoid excess moisture to prevent rot
Crop Timing:
4″–4.5″ pot = 5–6 weeks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 7–8 weeks (1 RC)
10–12″ basket = 9–11 weeks (4 RC)
Light Levels: High
pH Level: 5.5 – 6.0
Temperature: 60–68°F
Watering: Moderate; avoid wet media
Fertilizer: 150–200 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Pinching not required
Pests: Standard practices; aphids & whiteflies can be a problem
Disease: Standard practices; avoid excess moisture
Crop Timing:
4″–4.5″ pot = 6–7 weeks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 8–10 weeks (1 RC)
10–12″ basket = 10–12 weeks (4 RC)
Light Levels: High
pH Level: 5.8 – 6.2
Temperature: 60–68°F
Watering: Moderate; allow media to dry slightly
Fertilizer: 150–200 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Pinch once to shape
Pests: Standard practices; aphids can be a problem
Disease: Standard practices
Crop Timing:
4″–4.5″ pot = 8–10 weeks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 12–14 weeks (1 RC)
10–12″ basket = 14–16 weeks (4 RC)
Light Levels: High
pH Level: 5.8 – 6.5
Temperature: 65–75°F
Watering: Low; allow media to dry between waterings
Fertilizer: 75–100 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Not required
Pests: Standard practices; mealybugs can be a problem
Disease: Standard practices; avoid excess moisture to prevent rot
Crop Timing:
4″–4.5″ pot = 8–10 weeks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 12–14 weeks (1 RC)
10–12″ basket = 14–16 weeks (4 RC)
Light Levels: High
pH Level: 5.8 – 6.5
Temperature: 65–75°F
Watering: Low; allow media to dry between waterings
Fertilizer: 75–100 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Not required
Pests: Standard practices; mealybugs can be a problem
Disease: Standard practices; avoid excess moisture to prevent rot
Crop Timing:
4″–4.5″ pot = 6–7 weeks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 8–9 weeks (1 RC)
10–12″ basket = 10–12 weeks (4 RC)
Light Levels: Medium
pH Level: 5.5 – 6.0
Temperature: 65–72°F
Watering: Keep pots moist; do not allow to dry out
Fertilizer: 150–200 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Pinch once to improve fullness
Pests: Standard practices; spider mites & aphids can be a problem
Disease: Standard practices
Crop Timing:
4″–4.5″ pot = 7–9 weeks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 10–12 weeks (1 RC)
10–12″ basket = 12–14 weeks (4 RC)
Light Levels: High
pH Level: 5.8 – 6.5
Temperature: 65–75°F
Watering: Low to moderate; allow media to dry between waterings
Fertilizer: 100–150 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Not required
Pests: Standard practices; mealybugs can be a problem
Disease: Standard practices; avoid excess moisture to prevent rot
Crop Timing:
4″–4.5″ pot = 5–6 weeks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 7–8 weeks (1 RC)
10–12″ basket = 9–11 weeks (4 RC)
Light Levels: Medium
pH Level: 5.5 – 6.0
Temperature: 60–68°F
Watering: Keep pots moist
Fertilizer: 150–200 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Pinching optional
Pests: Standard practices; aphids can be a problem
Disease: Standard practices
Crop Timing:
4″–4.5″ pot = 8–10 weeks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 12–14 weeks (1 RC)
10–12″ basket = 14–16 weeks (4 RC)
Light Levels: High
pH Level: 5.8 – 6.5
Temperature: 65–75°F
Watering: Low; allow media to dry between waterings
Fertilizer: 75–100 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Not required
Pests: Standard practices; mealybugs can be a problem
Disease: Standard practices; avoid excess moisture to prevent rot
Crop Timing:
4″–4.5″ pot = 6–7 weeks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 8–10 weeks (1 RC)
10–12″ basket = 10–12 weeks (4 RC)
Light Levels: Medium
pH Level: 5.5 – 6.0
Temperature: 65–72°F
Watering: Keep pots moist; avoid drought stress
Fertilizer: 150–200 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Pinch once to improve branching
Pests: Standard practices; whiteflies & spider mites can be problems
Disease: Standard practices
Crop Timing:
4″–4.5″ pot = 5–6 weeks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 7–8 weeks (1 RC)
10–12″ basket = 9–11 weeks (4 RC)
Light Levels: Medium
pH Level: 5.5 – 6.0
Temperature: 60–68°F
Watering: Keep pots moist
Fertilizer: 150–200 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Pinching optional; improves fullness
Pests: Standard practices; spider mites & whiteflies can be a problem
Disease: Standard practices