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Petunia SlingShot™ Cha-Ching Cherry
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Exciting multicolor variety wows with cherry red blooms and creamy yellow star pattern. Easy to grow – times with other Ball FloraPlant novelty petunia varieties. Mounding habit, vigor and timing match other Ball FloraPlant novelty varieties like Pinstripe for efficient production. Mixes well with other species in combinations.
'Balpechay'
Protection Information : US7,642,436
(Flowering Only License)

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General Information

Height: 10 - 16" (25 - 41 cm)
Spread: 16 - 20" (41 - 51 cm)
Exposure: Sun

Propagation Guide

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

Soil pH: 5.4-5.8
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: B-Nine(S) 1,500-2,500 ppm, applied 2-4 times, can be used to control habit early. Bonzi(D) 0.25-1.0 ppm applied as crop matures will control final height but not delay flowering or reduce flower size.
Pests: Whitefly, thrips, leafminers
Diseases: Botrytis, Root rot, Tobacco Mosaic Virus
Comments: Cool temperatures and high light will reduce or eliminate any need for PGRs. Monitor regularly for high pH and possible iron deficiency. First blooms in low light/short day will have less star; as crop matures, color pattern intensifies.

Crop Time (weeks)

4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 2-3 ppp, 6-8 weeks
10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 3-5 ppp, 8-11 weeks
Petunia SlingShot™ Cha-Ching Cherry

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