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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
Can use 1PPP for gallons if allowing 3-4 additional weeks to finish.
Spring/Summer
Week color desired
Quart
(1 ppp)
Gallon
(3 ppp)
Sow week
Plug ready week
Plug transplant week
Can use 1PPP for gallons if allowing 3-4 additional weeks to finish.
Late-Summer/Fall
Week color desired
Quart
(1 ppp)
Gallon
(3 ppp)
Sow week
Plug ready week
Plug transplant week
Can use 1PPP for gallons if allowing 3-4 additional weeks to finish.
Notes/Pitfall Management
Large seed that requires covering for germination. Avoid saturation during germination that can lead to reduced germination. Relatively light feeder in finished. Avoid high ammonia and phosphorous fertilizers like 20-10-20 that can cause excessive soft growth.
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