Dianthus F1 Chiba
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Use: Outdoor containers and pot, suitable for borders and beds.
Plant type: Annual
Height in pot: 20-25 cm (8-10 in.)
Garden height: 25-35 cm (10-12 in.)
Seed count:
1,100-1,250/ gram (30,000-35,000/oz) Seed count varies by colour and seed lot.
Germination:
Media pH 6.0
temperature 21-24ºC (70-75ºF) EC 0.5
Ammonium based fertilizers are not recommended, use calcium based fertilizers instead.
Stage 1: radicle emergence
Seeds may be covered lightly with vermiculite. Radicle emergence will take place in 2-4 days. Keep media moist but do not overwater.
Light is not necessary for germination. Dianthus is very sensitive to high salt levels in stage 1 and 2.
Stage 2: expanding stem and cotyledons
Keep media moist, lower night temperature to 18ºC (65ºF).
Under low light conditions supplementary lighting is advised to promote compact strong seedlings.
Stage 3: development of first true leaves Keep media moist. Temperature days 18-20ºC (65-68ºF).
EC 0.5-1
Growth regulators: Cycocel (1-2 cc/ltr), Bonzi (0.5 cc/ltr) or A-rest.
Treatments can be applied at the fourth true leaf stage.
Stage 4: finishing/holding stage
Temperatures can be dropped to 15ºC (60ºF). Higher temperatures will result in more use of growth regula- tors to prevent stretching.
Growing on:
After 5-6 weeks plants can be transplanted, it will take 9-10 weeks to finish in the pack.
Allow an extra 2 weeks for 10 cm (4 in.) pots.
Media: a well-drained, porous media is best to prevent over watering.
pH 6.0-6.5
EC. 1.0-1.75
Moisture: allow media to dry between watering, do not allow plants to wilt severely, this will result in yellow leaves and serious setback in growth.
Light: Increase total light energy to promote early flowering, daylenght extension is not necessary but will promote bud set.
Pests:
Spidermites, Thrips and whitefly.
Diseases:
Alternaria leaf spot, Fusarium wilt.
Growth regulators:
Dianthus interspecific is sensitive to:
– Cycocel, spray up to 5 cc/ltr. Some varieties will show leaf damage at high Cycocel levels. Also a drench of
3cc/ltr. will be effective.
– Bonzi as spray or drench
– Dif
Scheduling:
12-14 weeks for packs. Pot production, 10 cm (4 in.), may need an additional 2-3 weeks.
Sowing Potting Flowering wk 2 wk 8 wk 19/20 wk 4 wk 10 wk 21/22 wk 9 wk 14/15 wk 24/26
Advise:
Ensure best light conditions especially early season and grow dry to restrict and harden growth. Transplant on time.
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Muller will not accept any liability for failure and/or damage as a consequence of incorrect and/or inexpert cultivation by or on behalf of the Buyer.”