Ageratum JJ Bouquet
Ageratum JJ Complete stem
Ageratum JJ Close-up
Ageratum JJ
The Ageratum, also known as "floss-flower" for its dental floss-like petals, has small flowers resembling fluffy pompons. The flowers are produced in dense clusters in purple color, adding a touch of freshness and vitality to any floral arrangement. Its delicate and abundant flowers stand out for their durability.
•It stands out for its unique variety in the world of cut flowers.
•Its purple colors possess a singular and distinctive texture.
•Furthermore, they are ideal for traveling due to their resistance and durability.
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Culture Tips
CULTIVATION TYPE
Annual
CROP TIME
From planting to harvest: 13 weeks.
Harvesitng spam: 4 weeks
PLANTING DENSITY
28 plants m2 net
PRE-PLANTING
Soil: Well drained
Netting: 2 levels
pH: 5.5 – 6.2
PINCH
Pinch 1 week after planting and leave 2 pairs of leaves on the plant.
DESHOOT
Start 5 weeks after planting when the first lateral shoots have developed. Remove the laterals as the stem grows. Only let the apical inflorescence.
FERTILIZATION
A general fertiziation formula can be the following:
N: 80 ppm , P: 50 ppm, K: 100 ppm
Ca: 100 ppm, Mg: 40 ppm, S: 50 ppm
Fe: 2 ppm, Mn: 2.5 ppm, Cu,: 0.2 ppm
Zn: 0.2 ppm, B: 0.2 ppm.
HARVEST
The inflorescence at harvest stage has 3 flower stages: closed, medium and open. Harvest with more than 60% of flowers open.
Avoid harvesting with wet and turgid flower. Reduce watering below field capacity 2 weeks before harvesting..
After harvest remove the leaves from the stems and remove the central flower.
POSTHARVEST
Place the bouquet with microperforated cap in dry for 2 hours, followed by hydration with Ethil Gard 0.5 cc + Hidrate Plus 1 cc X 4hr at ambient T°C. pH (≥ 3) and EC (0 - 1.5).
PESTS AND DISEASES
• Botrytis
• Trips
• Whitefly
