Schedule Crop - Bellis Bellissima™

Bellis Bellissima™

Data is gathered from our Elburn, Ill., trials (Zone 5a) for a North American audience. Warm-climate growers: expect 1-2 weeks earlier finishing. Cool-climate growers: expect 1 week slower. Dates based on standard 288 plug size.

Notes/Pitfall Management
Always watch for aphids. Plants can appear to wilt under high temperatures and light. Avoid overwatering which can lead to root rot.

Week color desired

Sow week

Plug transplant week

Early Spring

Quart
(1 ppp)

Gallon
(3 ppp)

Bellis Bellissima™ Mixture

Bellis Bellissima™ Red

Bellis Bellissima™ Rose

Bellis Bellissima™ White

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Germination
Seed Form:	PEL
PlugSize:	512
Seeds/Cell:	1-2
Plug Crop Weeks:	5-6
Days from 50% to maximum germination:	3-5
Cover Seed:	Yes

Plug Production
Stage 1
Moisture:	Level 4
Temperature:	65-72°F (18-22°C)
Light:	Optional

Stage 2
Moisture:	Level 3
Temperature:	65-68°F (18-20°C)
Light:	6-8 mol·m⁻²·d⁻¹
Fertilizer:	Less than 100 ppm N (Less than 0.7 EC)

Stage 3
Moisture:	Level 2-3
Temperature:	60-65°F (16-18°C)
Light:	6-8 mol·m⁻²·d⁻¹
Fertilizer:	100 to 175 ppm N (0.7 to 1.2 EC)

Stage 4
Moisture:	Level 2
Temperature:	60-65°F (16-18°C)
Light:	6-8 mol·m⁻²·d⁻¹
Fertilizer:	100 to 175 ppm N (0.7 to 1.2 EC)

Vernalization:	No
Propagation Key Tips:	Use a medium covering of coarse-grade vermiculite to improve seedling uniformity.

Growing on to Finish
Growing on Temperature:	(day) 60-65°F (16-18°C) (night) 40-45°F (4-7°C)
Target Media pH/EC (1:2):	5.5-6.4 pH 1.1-1.3 mmhos/cm
Fertilizer:	100 to 175 ppm N (0.7 to 1.2 EC)
Daylength:	Day Neutral
Fertilizer Notation:	Fertilize moderately every 2 weeks or as needed with 100 to150 ppm N with a complete balanced fertilizer. Maintain media EC at 1.1 to 1.3 EC and pH at 5.5 to 6.4.
Chemical Sensitivity:	Leaf damage due to high concentration of Tilt (propiconazole); maintain standard concentration and spray more frequently if needed.
Finishing Key Tips:	Grow as cool as possible but avoid freezing temperatures. For forcing the crop when grown at these temperatures, grow at 55 to 58°F (10 to 12°C) for 4 weeks before sale. PGR for EU is Tilt (propiconazole) at 200 to 300 ppm.