Schedule Crop - Coreopsis UpTick™

Coreopsis UpTick™

Data is gathered from our West Grove, Pa., trials (Zone 6a). Southern growers: expect 1-2 weeks earlier finishing. Northern growers: 1 week slower. Consider summertime scheduling accurate. Dates based on a standard 72 liner size.

Week color desired

URC stick week

Liner transplant week

Spring/Summer

Gallon
(1 ppp)

Late-Summer/Fall

Gallon
(1 ppp)

*Plantings after week 23 finish faster

Coreopsis UpTick™ Gold

Coreopsis UpTick™ Red

Coreopsis UpTick™ Cream

Coreopsis UpTick™ Cream & Red

Coreopsis UpTick™ Gold & Bronze

Coreopsis UpTick™ Yellow & Red

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Propagation Guide
Media EC/pH:	EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
Soil Temperature:	70-72°F (21-22°C)
Rooting Hormone:	500-1,000 ppm IBA
Mist:	Moderate
Fertilization:	50-75 ppm N
Pinching:	Pinch once in the liner stage.
Transplanting:	35-42 days after sticking
Comments:	Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). Remove flowers in propagation.

Finishing Guide
Media pH:	5.8-6.2
Temperature:	Nights: 55 to 65°F (13 to 17°C) Days: 60 to 80°F (15 to 27°C)
Light Level (fc):	5,000 to 8,000
Vernalization:	No
Daylength:	Day length neutral
Watering:	Allow media to dry moderately between watering.
Fertilization:	Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
Pinch After Transplant:	No
Plant Growth Regulators:	B-Nine/Cycocel combination at 3,750-5,000 ppm, B-Nine/Cycocel 500 ppm before flowering. Sumagic spray can be used after flowering if needed.
Pests and Fungal Diseases:	Spider mites, thrips