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Celosia Twisted Strawberry

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Unique, bold color and all-season garden performance. After years of trialing to ensure ease of production, Twisted truly offers a fine complement to Intenz™ Celosia for both pot plant and garden programs. Its bold cristata blooms attract attention because of their unique, touchable form and texture. Excellent for Fall programs.
'Twisted'
Protection Information : PP25,285

Culture Guide

Culture Guide

General Information

Height: 16-20" (41-51cm)
Spread: 12-14" (30-36cm)
Exposure: Sun

Propagation Guide

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 72, 84, 105
Rooting Hormone: Yes
Average Days with Mist: 25-28
Pinch: Yes
Average Propagation Time (weeks): 4
Comments: Must pinch 14-16 days after stick. I would be typical to have 6-8 leaves remaining below the pinch.

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.5-6.5
Light Levels (fc): 1,000-2,500
Temperature Day: 68-72°F (20-22°C)
Temperature Night: 62-65°F (17-18°C)
Fertilization (ppm N): 100-175
No. of Pinches: 1
Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: B-Nine (Alar) is typically used at 2,500 ppm to assist in minimizing internode stretch. The first application should be made approximately 2 weeks after the pinch, when new shoots are about 1.5 in. (4 cm) in length. Then spray once a week for about 3 weeks. paclobutrazol drench at 1 to 2 ppm has also shown to be effective.
Pests: Aphids, thrips, mites, leafminers
Diseases: Botrytis
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Crop Time (weeks)

4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 8-9 weeks
6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 2-3 ppp, 11-12 weeks
10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 3-4 ppp, 14-15 weeks