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Petunia Cascadias™ Indian Summer
‘DCAS303’ PP22,888, US7,642,436
(Flowering Only License)
Petunia Cascadias™ Indian Summer
Striking blooms open orange and mature to salmon pink – sure to drive impulse sales. Well-branched habit is ideal for 12-in. (30-cm) hanging baskets and patio pots. Unique color option pairs with excellent garden performance.
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General Information
Height:
10-12" (25-30cm)
Spread:
12-18" (30-46cm)
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. Flowering will be best as days lengthen in late Spring and Summer. Daylength of more than 14 hours will hasten flowering.
Crop Time (weeks)
4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts:
1 ppp, 6-8 weeks
6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons:
2-3 ppp, 7-9 weeks
10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets:
3-5 ppp, 9-12 weeks
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