Schedule Crop - Verbascum Southern Charm

Verbascum Southern Charm

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
Not recommended for quart production. Apply PGR when flower spike is approximately 4" tall to promote stronger stems.

Week color desired

Sow week

Plug transplant week

Early Spring

Gallon
(1 ppp)

High light is necessary for uniform flowering.

Spring/Summer

Gallon
(1 ppp)

Late-Summer/Fall

Gallon
(1 ppp)

Verbascum Southern Charm

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Germination
Seed Form:	RAW
PlugSize:	288
Seeds/Cell:	1
Plug Crop Weeks:	4-5
Days from 50% to maximum germination:	3-7
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:

Growing on to Finish
Growing on Temperature:	(day) 64-67°F (18-19°C) (night) 62-65°F (17-18°C)
Target Media pH/EC (1:2):	5.8-6.5 pH 1.1-1.3 mmhos/cm
Daylength:	Day Neutral
Finishing Key Tips:	Flowering more uniform under high light conditions.