Kieft Seed Scheduling Tool

Lobelia Starship™

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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

Gallon
(1 ppp)

Sow week

Plug transplant week

Plugs must be grown under short days until the 10 true leaf stage for full and uniform flowering. Apply long day lighting beginning at transplant. 128 plug or larger is recommended for Spring finish.

Spring/Summer

Week color desired

Gallon
(1 ppp)

Sow week

Plug transplant week

Plugs must be grown under short days until the 10 true leaf stage for full and uniform flowering. Apply long day lighting beginning at transplant. 128 plug or larger is recommended for late Spring/early Summer finish.

Late-Summer/Fall

Week color desired

Gallon
(1 ppp)

Sow week

Plug transplant week

Plugs must be grown under short days until the 6 true leaf stage for full and uniform flowering. Transplant into natural long days.

Notes/Pitfall Management
Seed can be difficult to germinate. Refer to GrowerFacts for best practices. If plugs are grown under long days, finished containers will only have one thin flower spike with no bulk on the plant. Avoid oversaturation.

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