Schedule Crop - Gaillardia Guapa

Gaillardia Guapa

Data is gathered from our West Grove, Pa., trials (Zone 6a). Southern growers: expect 1-2 weeks earlier finishing. Northern growers: 1 week slower. Consider summertime scheduling accurate. Dates based on a standard 72 liner size.

Week color desired

URC stick week

Liner transplant week

Early Spring

Gallon
(1 ppp)

Long day facultative

Spring/Summer

Gallon
(1 ppp)

Late-Summer/Fall

Gallon
(1 ppp)

Gaillardia Guapa Flamenco Bicolor

Gaillardia Guapa Red

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Propagation Guide
Media EC/pH:	EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 6.0-6.4
Temperature:	70-72°F (21-22°C)
Rooting Hormone:	1,000 ppm IBA basal dip
Mist:	Low to moderate
Fertilization:	50-75 ppm N
Pinching:	Pinch to remove flower buds in the liner stage.
Transplanting:	35-42 days after sticking
Comments:	Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). Remove flowers in propagation.

Finishing Guide
Media pH:	5.8-6.2
Temperature:	Nights: 55 to 60°F (13 to 16°C) Days: 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C)
Light:	3,000 to 5,000
Vernalization:	No
Watering:	Allow media to dry moderately between watering.
Fertilization:	Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
Pinch After Transplant:	Pinch at transplant
Plant Growth Regulators:	Daminozide 3750 ppm/chlormequat chloride 500 ppm as necessary before color. Uniconazole-P 5-10 ppm after coloring.
Pests and Fungal Diseases:	Aphids, thrips, downy mildew, powdery mildew