Seed Variety

Dianthus Rockin'™

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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
Bonzi drench or Sumagic sprays are beneficial. Pinching plugs before transplant is helpful to manage top-growth. Additionally, containers can but cut back to reduce overall height.
Week color desired
Sow week
Plug transplant week
Early Spring
 
Quart
(1 ppp)
Gallon
(3 ppp)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PGR application recommended for finished production.
Week color desired
Sow week
Plug transplant week
Spring/Summer
 
Quart
(1 ppp)
Gallon
(3 ppp)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PGR application recommended for finished production.
Week color desired
Sow week
Plug transplant week
Late-Summer/Fall
 
Quart
(1 ppp)
Gallon
(3 ppp)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PGR application recommended for finished production.
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Germination
Seed Form: PEL
PlugSize: 288
Seeds/Cell: 1
Plug Crop Weeks: 4-6
Days from 50% to maximum germination: 3-4
Cover Seed: PEL
Plug Production
Stage 1
Moisture: Level 4
Temperature: 64-68°F
(18-20°C)
Light: Optional
Stage 2
Moisture: Level 3-4
Temperature: 65-70°F
(18-21°C)
Light: 5-8 mol·m⁻²·d⁻¹
Fertilizer: Less than 100 ppm N
(Less than 0.7 EC)
Stage 3
Moisture: Level 2-3
Temperature: 60-65°F
(16-18°C)
Light: 8-10 mol·m⁻²·d⁻¹
Fertilizer: 100 to 175 ppm N
(0.7 to 1.2 EC)
PGR: paclobutrazol/4-6 ppm/Spray
Stage 4
Moisture: Level 2-3
Temperature: 55-60°F
(13-16°C)
Light: 10 mol·m⁻²·d⁻¹
Fertilizer: 175 to 225 ppm N
(1.2 to 1.5 EC)
Vernalization: No
Propagation Key Tips: Paclobutrazol spray at 3-5 ppm at sowing will help control hypocotyl stretch.
Growing on to Finish
Growing on Temperature: (day) 60-72°F (16-22°C)
(night) 50-60°F (10-16°C)
Target Media pH/EC (1:2): 5.8-6.2 pH
1.5-2.0 mmhos/cm
Fertilizer: 175 to 225 ppm N
(1.2 to 1.5 EC)
Daylength: Facultative Long Day
Daylength Notation: Long day beneficial
Finishing Key Tips: 3-4 applications of PGRs are needed to produce in quart or gallon containers.