Osteospermum Voltage™ White
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The best Summer-performing osteo is great for growing in all climates. Traditional daisy has white petals with a bright yellow center. Blooms a little later than Voltage Yellow, with a more compact habit.

'Balvowite'

(Flowering Only License)

Also available as Genesis direct-stick callused cuttings.

GENESIS™

Culture Guide

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Genesis: Liner v. Direct Stick

General Information

Height: 12-18" (30-46cm)

Spread: 14-20" (36-51cm)

Exposure: Sun

Propagation Guide

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 32, 50, 72, 84, 105

Rooting Hormone: Yes

Average Days with Mist: 9-12

Pinch: Optional

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-4

Comments: Maintain uniformity in mist and soil temperature. Do not allow cuttings to wilt. Pinch to increase branching.

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.8-6.2

Light Levels (fc): 5,000-9,000

Temperature Day: 59-76°F (15-24°C)

Temperature Night: 44-55°F (7-13°C)

Fertilization (ppm N): 225-300

No. of Pinches: 0-1

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Is responsive to B-Nine(S) 2,500-4,000 ppm alone or as a tank mix(S) with chlormequat chloride 750-1,000 ppm. Paclobutrazol(S) 15-30 ppm is also effective.

Pests: Aphids, whitefly, thrips

Diseases: Root and stem rot, Botrytis

Comments: After transplanting, allow plants to become established for 1-2 weeks at 60-65°F (15-18°C). Once plants are well established, begin growing at recommended cool temperatures. Pinch optional. After 4-6 weeks of cool conditions, plants can be forced in 6-8 weeks.

Crop Time (weeks)

4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 8-11 weeks

6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 1-2 ppp, 8-11 weeks

10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 3-5 ppp, 8-11 weeks

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