Schedule Crop - Echinacea Sombrero®

Echinacea Sombrero^®

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

TC stick week

Liner transplant week

Spring/Summer

Gallon
(1 ppp)

* Long day/night interruption lighting is required before week 20 finish. Discontinue lighting after uniform flower bud initiation

Late-Summer/Fall

Gallon
(1 ppp)

* Crops planted after week 26 will finish slower in the North

Echinacea Sombrero® Fuchsia Fandango

Echinacea Sombrero® Mandarin Mambo

Echinacea Sombrero® Fiesta Orange

Echinacea Sombrero® Rosada

Echinacea Sombrero® Summer Solstice

Echinacea Sombrero® Tango Tangerine

Echinacea Sombrero® Tres Amigos

Echinacea Sombrero® Granada Gold

Echinacea Sombrero® Lemon Yellow

Echinacea Sombrero® Sangrita

Echinacea Sombrero® Baja Burgundy

Echinacea Sombrero® Blanco

Echinacea Sombrero® Adobe Orange

Echinacea Sombrero® Flamenco Orange

Echinacea Sombrero® Salsa Red

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Propagation Guide
Media EC/pH:	EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
Soil Temperature:	72-78°F (21-24°C)
Rooting Hormone:	None
Mist:	Low; prefers high humidity to mist
Fertilization:	50 ppm N starting at Day 7
Pinching:	Not necessary.
Transplanting:	49-56 days after sticking
Comments:	Please refer to our complete Tissue Culture Echinacea guide at DarwinPerennials.com for detailed rooting information.

Finishing Guide
Media pH:	5.8-6.2
Temperature:	60 to 68°F (16 to 20°C)
Light Level (fc):	5,000 to 8,000
Vernalization:	No
Daylength:	Long day obligate
Watering:	Moderate
Fertilization:	Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 175 ppm N.
Pinch After Transplant:	Only to remove premature flower buds.
Plant Growth Regulators:	Not recommended. 300 ppm Configure 2 weeks after transplant when greenhouse grown will reduce overall plant height.
Pests and Fungal Diseases:	Not particularly sensitive. Use well-drained media.