Scientific Name: Matthiola incana
Common Name: Northern Greenhouse Selectable Matthiola (Stock)
Cultivation Type: Greenhouse, High Tunnel
Planting Density: 64 plants/sq. meter (6 plants/sq. foot).
Flower Color (primary): Pink/Rose
Flower Color (secondary): Salmon/Coral
Foliage Color: Medium Green
Mathilda is a seedling selectable type matthiola, resulting in maximum yield. It the newest breeding in this type and offers a highly uniform series for production under moderate temperatures and light levels.
Brings a new, highly desirable, designer colour to the series.
Stem Length: 64 - 81cm (25 - 32")
Harvest Recommendation: Harvest when 3-5 florets have opened.
Post-Harvest Recommendation: Matthiola are sensitive to ethylene; it is recommended to treat with an ethylene-inhibiting product. Hydrate and store in a cooler at 1-3°C (34-38°F) in commercial floral holding solution at the manufacturer recommended rates.
Vase Life Recommendation: 5-8 days
'Balmathsal'