Schedule Crop - Salvia greggii Mirage®

Salvia greggii Mirage^®

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.

Notes/Pitfall Management
Spring scheduling is for the South. For Northern growers, used as an annual, Spring scheduling will be heat and light dependent. All scheduling is from final pinch (1-2 recommended)

Week color desired

URC stick week

Liner transplant week

Early Spring

Quart
(1 ppp)

Gallon
(1 ppp)

Scheduling for Southern growers.

Spring/Summer

Quart
(1 ppp)

Gallon
(1 ppp)

Northern growers add 2 weeks for Spring finish.

Late-Summer/Fall

Quart
(1 ppp)

Gallon
(1 ppp)

Salvia greggii Mirage^® Blue

Salvia greggii Mirage^® Rose Bicolor

Salvia greggii Mirage^® Salmon

Salvia greggii Mirage^® White

Salvia greggii Mirage^® Burgundy

Salvia greggii Mirage^® Cherry Red

Salvia greggii Mirage^® Deep Purple

Salvia greggii Mirage^® Hot Pink

Salvia greggii Mirage^® Pink

Salvia greggii Mirage^® Violet

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Propagation Guide
Media EC/pH:	EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
Temperature:	70-72°F (21-22°C)
Rooting Hormone:	500 ppm IBA
Mist:	Moderate
Fertilization:	50-75 ppm N
Pinching:	Recommended after roots are established. Leave 4-5 active internodes.
Transplanting:	35-42 days after sticking
Comments:	Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C).

Finishing Guide
Media pH:	5.8-6.2
Temperature:	Nights: 55 to 70°F (13 to 21°C) Days: 60 to 80°F (15 to 27°C)
Light:	3,000 to 5,000
Vernalization:	No
Daylength:	Day length neutral
Watering:	Allow media to dry moderately between watering.
Fertilization:	Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 175 ppm N.
Pinch After Transplant:	Yes
Plant Growth Regulators:	PGRs generally not needed
Pests and Fungal Diseases:	White fly, thrips