Petunia Rhythm And Blues
‘Balperblues’ PP21,493
(Flowering Only License)

Petunia Rhythm And Blues

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General Information

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- Height: 8-12" (20-30cm)
- Spread: 12-16" (30-41cm)
- Exposure: Sun
Propagation Guide

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- Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105
- Rooting Hormone: No
- Average Days with Mist: 6-9
- Pinch: No
- Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-4
- Comments: Avoid stretch by moving crop to cooler air temperature in second and third weeks of propagation. Transplant on time.
Finishing

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- Soil pH: 5.8-6.2
- Light Levels (fc): 5,000-8,000
- Temperature Day: 59-76°F (15-24°C)
- Temperature Night: 53-61°F (12-16°C)
- Fertilization (ppm N): 225-300
- No. of Pinches: 0-1
- Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Early applications of growth regulators are required. B-Nine 1,500-2,000 ppm/Cycocel(S) 750-1,000 ppm, Bonzi 2-3 ppm drench. Apply 2-3 times early in the crop cycle.
- Pests: Whitefly, thrips, leafminers
- Diseases: Botrytis, Root rot, Tobacco Mosaic Virus
- Comments: This is a vigorous variety that branches well. Early growth regulator applications help with tone and branching.
Crop Time (weeks)

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- 4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 6-8 weeks
- 6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 1-3 ppp, 7-9 weeks
- 10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 3-5 ppp, 9-12 weeks
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Petunia Rhythm And Blues