Soil pH: 5.8-6.2
Light Levels (fc): 2,500-4,000
Temperature Day: 65-76°F (18-24°C)
Temperature Night: 62-67°F (17-19°C)
Fertilization (ppm N): 225-300
No. of Pinches: 1-2
Plant Growth Regulators (S) = spray / (D) = drench: Cycocel(S) 750-1,500 ppm to control growth; Florel (S) 200-300 ppm to improve branching. PGR generally not needed for basket production.
Pests: Fungus gnats, thrips, aphids, mites
Diseases: Botrytis, Oedema, Pythium, Xanthomonas