Schedule Crop - Silene Starry Dreams

Silene Starry Dreams

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.

Week color desired

Sow week

Plug transplant week

Early Spring

Quart
(1 ppp)

Gallon
(4 ppp)

Long day lighting required for Spring finish.

Spring/Summer

Quart
(1 ppp)

Gallon
(4 ppp)

Silene Starry Dreams

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Germination
Seed Form:	PEL
PlugSize:	288
Seeds/Cell:	3-4
Plug Crop Weeks:	5-6
Days from 50% to maximum germination:	5-7
Cover Seed:	No

Plug Production
Stage 1
Moisture:	Level 4
Temperature:	68-72°F (20-22°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:	Avoid growing wet.

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):	5.8-6.5 pH 1.0-1.2 mmhos/cm
Daylength Notation:	Long day required.
Finishing Key Tips:	Low to moderate fertilization. Grow uniformly moist. Prevent Mg and Fe deficiency. Monitor for Aphids, Spider Mites, Slugs and Snails.