Sowing/Growing

Hibiscus Growing information

Germination : Media Use a well-drained, disease-free, soilless medium with a pH of 5.5 to 6.3 and a medium initial nutrient charge (EC 0.75 mmhos/cm with a 1:2 extraction). Plug Tray Size The recommended size is 200-cell or larger plug. Sowing Cover the seed with plug media. Seed can be germinated in a germination chamber or directly on the bench. When germinated...

Petunia Growing Information

Most Petunia varieties are available as both raw and pelleted seed. Pelleted seed takes a little longer time (1-2 days) to germinate compared to raw seed and requires more initial moisture. Pelleted seed is easier to handle especially when using seed sowing machines. Germinate seed in a loose, sterile, well draining media, preferably an imported peat,...

Viola Growing Information

Viola Growing Information Seeds & Crop information : Seed Count : approximately 700-800 raw seeds per gram. Time from sowing to transplanting : 25-30 days Time from transplanting to first flower : 35-45 days STAGE 1 (3-4 DAYS) STAGE 2 (4-7 DAYS) STAGE 3 (7-12 DAYS) STAGE 4 (12-20 DAYS) Growth Stage Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Visual At the end of Stage 1, germination is...

Salvia Growing Information

Salvia Growing Information Seeds & Crop information : General Information Salvia Splendesn Salvia Farinacea Salvia Cocinea Raw seeds per gram : 250 seeds. 900-1,000 seeds. 550 seeds. Plant height : 25-35 cms. 35-45 cms. 35-45 cms. Sowing to transplanting : 20-25 days. 20-25 days. 20-25 days. Transplanting to first flower : 35-55 days. 35-40 days. 35-40 days. STAGE 1 (4-5 DAYS) STAGE 2 (5-8 DAYS) STAGE 3 (8-15 DAYS) STAGE 4 (15-25 DAYS) Growth Stage  Stage 1 Stage 2  Stage 3  Stage 4  Visual pH :...

Dianthus Growing Information

Pansy  Growing Information Seeds & Crop information : Seed Count : approximately 700-800 raw seeds per gram. Time from sowing to transplanting : 25-30 days Time from transplanting to first flower : 35-45 days STAGE 1 (3-4 DAYS) STAGE 2 (4-7 DAYS) STAGE 3 (7-12 DAYS) STAGE 4 (12-20 DAYS) Growth Stage  Stage 1 Stage 2  Stage 3  Stage 4  Visual pH : 5.8-6.0 At the end of Stage 1, germination...

Pansy Growing Information

Pansy  Growing Information Seeds & Crop information : Seed Count : approximately 700-800 raw seeds per gram. Time from sowing to transplanting : 25-30 days Time from transplanting to first flower : 35-45 days STAGE 1 (3-4 DAYS) STAGE 2 (4-7 DAYS) STAGE 3 (7-12 DAYS) STAGE 4 (12-20 DAYS) Growth Stage Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Visual At the end of Stage 1, germination is complete,...

Marigold Growing Information (French Marigolds)

Marigold : French Marigolds Seeds & Crop information : Seed Count : approximately 300-350 seeds per gram. Available as raw and detailed seeds. Time from sowing to transplanting : 15-20 days Time from transplanting to first flower : 30-35 days STAGE 1 (3-4 DAYS) STAGE 2 (4-7 DAYS) STAGE 3 (7-12 DAYS) STAGE 4 (12-20 DAYS) Growth Stage Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Visual pH : 5.8-6.0 At the...

Marigold Growing Information (American)

Marigold : American Marigolds Seeds & Crop information : Seed Count : approximately 250-400 seeds per gram. Available as raw, detailed and coated seed. Time from sowing to transplanting : 15-20 days Time from transplanting to first flower : 40-45 days STAGE 1 (3-4 DAYS) STAGE 2 (4-7 DAYS) STAGE 3 (7-12 DAYS) STAGE 4 (12-20 DAYS) Growth Stage Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Visual pH : 5.8-6.0 At the...