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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.
Early Spring
Week color desired
Quart
(1 ppp)
Gallon
(3 ppp)
Sow week
Plug ready week
Plug transplant week
Spring/Summer
Week color desired
Quart
(1 ppp)
Gallon
(3 ppp)
Sow week
Plug ready week
Plug transplant week
Late-Summer/Fall
Week color desired
Quart
(1 ppp)
Gallon
(3 ppp)
Sow week
Plug ready week
Plug transplant week
Notes/Pitfall Management
If necessary plants can be cut back to re-flower fully. B9/Cycocel is effective at managing growth. Plug growth is easier to manage if grown under short days
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