Schedule Crop - Scabiosa Blue Note

Scabiosa Blue Note

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.

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Sow week

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Early Spring

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(1 ppp)

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(3 ppp)

Scabiosa Blue Note

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Germination
Seed Form:	RAW
PlugSize:	288
Seeds/Cell:	2-3
Plug Crop Weeks:	6-8
Days from 50% to maximum germination:	8-10
Cover Seed:	Yes

Plug Production
Stage 1
Moisture:	Level 4
Temperature:	65-68°F (18-20°C)
Light:	Dark

Stage 2
Moisture:	Level 3
Temperature:	65-68°F (18-20°C)
Light:	2,000-2,500 fc (21,500-26,900 Lux)
Fertilizer:	Less than 100 ppm N (Less than 0.7 EC)

Stage 3
Moisture:	Level 2
Temperature:	60-65°F (16-18°C)
Light:	2,000-2,500 fc (21,500-26,900 Lux)
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:	4,000-5,000 fc (43,100-53,800 Lux)
Fertilizer:	100 to 175 ppm N (0.7 to 1.2 EC)

Vernalization:	No
Propagation Key Tips:	Short day (10 hours) bulk needed for forcing and minimum temperature of 62 to 65°F (17 to 18°C) for 6 weeks. For forcing info: See Perennials Forcing Guide. Spray damp-off fungicide.

Growing on to Finish
Growing on Temperature:	(day) 65-68°F (18-20°C) (night) 60-65°F (16-18°C)
Target Media pH/EC (1:2):	5.8-6.2 pH 1.1-1.3 mmhos/cm
Fertilizer:	100 to 175 ppm N (0.7 to 1.2 EC)
Daylength:	Day Neutral
Fertilizer Notation:	Apply fertilizer at rate 1 to 2 (100 to 125 ppm N/1.1 to 1.3 mmhos/cm EC) or 150 ppm as needed. Maintain the pH at 5.5 to 6.
Finishing Key Tips:	Needs high light, low RH. Grow relatively dry. Prevent Mg and Fe deficiency. Early-Spring forcing needs increased temperature during 6 weeks at 62 to 65°F (17 to 18°C), no long days. For forcing info for Mother's Day: See Perennials Forcing Guide.