Germination: 7-14 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C). Do not cover seeds.

Sow Time: sow September-October for flowering late February-March

Crop Time: Packs 18-20 weeks; 5" (12 cm) pots 20-22 weeks

Plug Culture: Stage II (10-12 days), 65-70°F (18-21°C). Apply 50 ppm nitrogen once. Stage III + IV (4-5 weeks), 55-60°F (13-15°C). Apply 75 ppm nitrogen weekly.

Transplanting: 5-7 weeks after sowing transplant into pots or packs. 40-45°F (5-7°C) for 8-12 weeks. Apply 75 ppm nitrogen in a well balanced formula, weekly or as needed.

pH: 5,5-6,5

Cultural Hints: Do not sow too early in fall to avoid soft, bulky plants. Gow as cool as possible, but keep above freezing. When forcing, grow at 55-58°F (10-12°C) for 4 weeks before sale.