•These tissue-culture plants have unique colors and shapes with big panicles that are unique to the market
•Suitable for bouquets and solid bunches
•Can be dried and will keep the color intact for a long period of time
•Desirable for high-quality and strong stems, bright flower colors, high productivity and many flushes
•Dressed in lavish colors, the flowers are firmly packed in the stem
CROP TIME
Perennial. From planting to harvest: 16 weeks.
PLANTING DENSITY
6 Plants /m2 net (1 plant /ft2).
PRE-PLANTING
Soil: Loose and well-drained soil, at least 25 cm deep.
E.C: 1.0-1.1 dS/m
pH: 5.5 to 6.5
Netting: 2-3 levels
PINCH
It is necessary to pinch to shape the plant and for an even harvest. Pinch when the plants shows their first stem. Be careful not to pinch too low as stems can be exposed and can cause phytosanitary problems.
IRRIGATION
For a good rooting, keep the moisture at field capacity for the first 3 weeks after planting. At week 5, lower irrigation to induce stems.
During production, maintain a 5.0 – 5.5 l/m2 volume according to the environmental conditions and the organoleptic monitoring.
FERTILIZATION
A general fertilization formula can be as follows:
N: 120 ppm
P: 50 ppm
K: 120 ppm
Ca: 180 ppm
Mg: 50 ppm
S: 50 ppm
Fe: 2 ppm
Mn:2 ppm
Cu, Zn & B: 0.2 ppm.
HARVEST
Harvest when 80% to 90% of the flowers are open.
POST HARVEST TREATMENT
Hydrate in an intial solution of Chrysal 0,3 cc/lt x 4 hours.
PEST & DISEASES
• Bortrytis
• Downey mildeu
• Thrips
• Slugs