Schedule Crop - Gaillardia Mesa™

Gaillardia Mesa™

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
B9/Cycocel sprays can be more effective than Sumagic sprays. However, may delay flowering slightly. Plugs are much easier to manage when grown under short days. Manage moisture carefully in summer heat. Containers can appear wilted with plenty of media moisture. Overwatering can lead to root rot.

Week color desired

Sow week

Plug transplant week

Early Spring

Quart
(1 ppp)

Gallon
(1 ppp)

Mesa may be a bit vigorous for quarts. PGR recommended.

Spring/Summer

Quart
(1 ppp)

Gallon
(1 ppp)

Mesa may be a bit vigorous for quarts. PGR recommended.

Late-Summer/Fall

Quart
(1 ppp)

Gallon
(1 ppp)

Mesa may be a bit vigorous for quarts. PGR recommended. Mesa Peach is not recommended for fall sales.

Gaillardia Mesa™ Red

Gaillardia Mesa™ Peach

Gaillardia Mesa™ Bright Bicolor

Gaillardia Mesa™ Yellow

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Germination
Seed Form:	RAW
PlugSize:	128
Seeds/Cell:	1
Plug Crop Weeks:	6-7
Days from 50% to maximum germination:	4-5
Cover Seed:	Yes

Plug Production
Stage 1
Moisture:	Level 4-5
Temperature:	68-73°F (20-23°C)
Light:	Optional

Stage 2
Moisture:	Level 3-4
Temperature:	68-73°F (20-23°C)
Light:	1,000-2,500 fc (10,800-26,900 Lux)
Fertilizer:	Less than 100 ppm N (Less than 0.7 EC)

Stage 3
Moisture:	Level 2-4
Temperature:	65-67°F (18-19°C)
Light:	1,000-2,500 fc (10,800-26,900 Lux)
Fertilizer:	100 to 175 ppm N (0.7 to 1.2 EC)
PGR:	daminozide/2,500 ppm/Spray

Stage 4
Moisture:	Level 2-4
Temperature:	59-64°F (15-18°C)
Light:	2,500-5,000 fc (26,900-53,800 Lux)
Fertilizer:	100 to 175 ppm N (0.7 to 1.2 EC)
PGR:	daminozide/2,500 ppm/Spray

Vernalization:	No
Propagation Key Tips:	For forcing info: See Perennials Forcing Guide.

Growing on to Finish
Growing on Temperature:	(day) 60-70°F (16-21°C) (night) 50-60°F (10-16°C)
Target Media pH/EC (1:2):	5.5-6.2 pH 1.5-2.0 mmhos/cm
Fertilizer:	175 to 225 ppm N (1.2 to 1.5 EC)
Daylength:	Facultative Long Day
Daylength Notation:	Critical daylength: 13 hours
Finishing Key Tips:	PGRs are generally not necessary if grown cooler. If necessary, apply daminozide 2,500 to 5,000 ppm spray.