Schedule Crop - Leucanthemum White Lion

Leucanthemum White Lion

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
Germinate seed uncovered at moisture 4. Overly wet will cause loss of germination. A-rest at day 12 can help manage plug growth. Avoid planting root bound plugs.

Week color desired

Sow week

Plug transplant week

Early Spring

Quart
(1 ppp)

Gallon
(3 ppp)

Southern growers can finish White Lion in 11-12 weeks.

Spring/Summer

Quart
(1 ppp)

Gallon
(3 ppp)

Not recommended for Mid-Summer. Use Madonna. Southern growers can finish White Lion in 11-12 weeks.

Leucanthemum White Lion

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Germination
Seed Form:	RAW
PlugSize:	288
Seeds/Cell:	1
Plug Crop Weeks:	6-7
Days from 50% to maximum germination:	4-10
Cover Seed:	Optional

Plug Production
Stage 1
Moisture:	Level 4
Temperature:	68-77°F (20-25°C)
Light:	Optional

Stage 2
Moisture:	Level 3-4
Temperature:	65-68°F (18-20°C)
Light:	3,000-5,000 fc (32,300-53,800 Lux)
Fertilizer:	Less than 100 ppm N (Less than 0.7 EC)

Stage 3
Moisture:	Level 2-3
Temperature:	65-68°F (18-20°C)
Light:	5,000-7,000 fc (53,800-75,300 Lux)
Fertilizer:	100 to 175 ppm N (0.7 to 1.2 EC)

Stage 4
Moisture:	Level 2-3
Temperature:	60-65°F (16-18°C)
Light:	5,000-7,000 fc (53,800-75,300 Lux)
Fertilizer:	100 to 175 ppm N (0.7 to 1.2 EC)

Vernalization:	No
Juvenility:	About 10 true leaves.
Fertilizer Notation:	Use well-balanced Calcium Nitrate-based fertilizer. Do not give continuous feed to prevent high salt levels. Best to leach with fresh water periodically.
Propagation Key Tips:	Avoid high soluble salts. Provide an active climate, including air movement and relatively high light levels. Do not grow too long, as old plugs show irregular growing after transplant.

Growing on to Finish
Growing on Temperature:	(day) 65-72°F (18-22°C) (night) 57-60°F (14-16°C)
Target Media pH/EC (1:2):	5.5-6.2 pH 0.9-1.1 mmhos/cm
Fertilizer:	100 to 175 ppm N (0.7 to 1.2 EC)
Daylength:	Facultative Long Day
Daylength Notation:	Facultative Long Day Plant but very low sensitivity to daylength, with critical daylength at 10 hours. To finish in early Spring, plant development does require sufficient temperature (ADT 44-50°F), meaning a southern Winter climate, to grow and finish in that early Spring.
Fertilizer Notation:	Use a well-balanced Calcium Nitrate-based fertilizer. Fertilizer rate at 140 to 160 ppm. Do not use continuous feed to avoid high soluble salt levels. Best to leach with fresh water periodically.
Chemical Sensitivity:	Do not use Abamectin (trade name Avid/Vertimec) or allow it to be in contact (even gas from a neighboring compartment). This will kill the crop.
Bulking Strategy:	Grow under the recommended temperature. Produce for early Spring sales when natural daylength is short. To finish in early Spring, plant development does require sufficient temperature (ADT 44-50°F), meaning a southern Winter climate, to grow and finish in that early Spring. For annual production, Configure at a 300 ppm spray at a young stage can be used to promote branching.
Finishing Key Tips:	For 2 Gallon, use 3-4 plugs per pot. To finish in early Spring, plant development does require sufficient temperature (ADT 44-50°F), meaning a southern Winter climate, to grow and finish in that early Spring.