Schedule Crop - Salvia nemorosa Marvel

Salvia nemorosa Marvel

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 25 finish faster

Salvia nemorosa Marvel Sky Blue

Salvia nemorosa Marvel Rose

Salvia nemorosa Marvel Blue

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Propagation Guide
Media EC/pH:	EC 0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
Soil Temperature:	70-72°F (21-22°C)
Rooting Hormone:	1,000 ppm IBA basal dip
Mist:	Low
Fertilization:	50-75 ppm N at Day 7
Pinching:	A soft pinch will increase branching.
Transplanting:	35-42 days after sticking
Comments:	Over-misting and saturated propagation media will dramatically delay rooting and increase rooting losses. Discontinue mist as quickly as possible and only mist to avoid leaf wilt.

Finishing Guide
Media pH:	5.8-6.2
Temperature:	55 to 65°F (13 to 18°C)
Light Level (fc):	5,000 to 8,000
Vernalization:	Beneficial; aids in bulking. Not required for flowering.
Daylength:	Day length neutral
Watering:	Moderate
Fertilization:	Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 175 to 200 ppm N.
Pinch After Transplant:	Typically not required
Plant Growth Regulators:	Will respond to 300 ppm Configure spray at young plant level
Pests and Fungal Diseases:	Spider mites