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Perovskia Blue Steel

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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 transplant week

Perovskia Bluesette is recommended for early Spring/Spring. Blue Steel will require high light and 68F ADT or higher for a Spring finish. More suitable for Southern growers.

Spring/Summer

Week color desired

Quart
(1 ppp)

Gallon
(3 ppp)

Sow week

Plug transplant week

Late-Summer/Fall

Week color desired

Quart
(1 ppp)

Gallon
(3 ppp)

Sow week

Plug transplant week

Notes/Pitfall Management
Seedlings may be susceptible to damping off. Treat as necessary. Pinch at transplant is beneficial. Use B9/Cycocel as necessary. Grow 'on the dry side'.

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