Kieft Seed Scheduling Tool

Salvia Salvatore Blue

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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
As with all Salvia nemerosa, watch for spider mites and black bacterial leaf spots. Susceptible to micronutrient toxicity. B9/Cycocel is helpful managing top growth.

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