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SolarTower™ Lime
‘Balsotowlim’ PP31,800
(Flowering Only License)
SolarTower™ Black
‘Balsotowac’ PP29,511
(Flowering Only License)

SolarTower™ Ipomoea

SolarTower™ Ipomoea

The first-ever self-climbing Ipomoea! SolarTower climbs very quickly and fills a large pot on a quick turn.
Climbing plant is ideal for use with a trellis, as a topiary or on a vertical wall planting.
Recommended pot size is 1 gallon and up, with some kind of trellis, making a huge impact at retail.
Also recommended as a thriller in mixed combos, climbing up a small bamboo stick.
Easy for the grower to maintain and produce, as it should not need any trimming, PGRs or training to climb the trellis.
Provides instant garden décor for consumers.

General Information

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- Height: 48-84" (122-213cm)
- Spread: 36-48" (91-122cm)
- Exposure: Sun
Propagation Guide

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- Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105
- Rooting Hormone: No
- Average Days with Mist: 3-4
- Pinch: Optional
- Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-4
- Comments: Move rooted cuttings off mist quickly to avoid stretch. Ipomoea URC do not like to be stored, so stick immediately. Cooling cuttings can actually do damage, so it is recommended that, if you do store cuttings, do not put them in a cooler, and maintain temperatures at 55-60°F (13-16°C).
Finishing

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- Soil pH: 5.8-6.2
- Light Levels (fc): 6,000-10,000
- Temperature Day: 70-75°F (21-24°C)
- Temperature Night: 65-70°F (18-21°C)
- Fertilization (ppm N): 175-225
- No. of Pinches: 0-1
- Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Generally not required. B-Nine(S) 2,500-3,500 ppm can be effective at controlling growth.
- Pests: Aphids, whitefly, spider mites
- Diseases: Pseudomonas
- Comments: Avoid cold and wet conditions. In order for the product to climb pots, it needs to have a stake or trellis included.
Crop Time (weeks)

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- 4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 4-5 weeks
- 6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 1-3 ppp, 5-6 weeks
- 10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 3-5 ppp, 8-10 weeks
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Videos
- SolarTower Ipomoea - Trial Results Coast to Coast
  
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Varieties

SolarTower™ Lime

SolarTower™ Black