Kieft Seed Scheduling Tool

Perovskia Bluesette

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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

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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