Echinops ritro

Germination: 14-20 days at 65-72°F (18-22°C)

Sow Time: 1-4

Crop Time: 3 months

Plug Culture: Takes approximately 6 weeks to finish 288 cell plug tray.

Transplanting: Transplant plugs in mid winter to early spring. Plants will flower in 16-18 weeks when grown at 60-65°F (15-18°C). Transplant vernalized plugs in late winter to mid spring. Plants will flower in 14 weeks when grown at 60-65°F (15-18°C).

Cultural Hints: Grow on at 54-65°F (12-18°C) in an alkaline, well-drained medium.