Osteospermum Akila Additional Culture Information
Osteospermum Akila – Young Plant Culture NoCovercover 18°C 20°C 21°C
Osteospermum Akila – Young Plant Culture • Sow 1 seed per cell using 288 or larger trays. • Cover with vermiculite. • Germinate at 18-20°C, • Avoid temperatures above 21°C as this may negatively impact germination. • Light is optional. • Plug time is 4-5 weeks. • PGR is not normally needed, → Daminozide (1) (Alar/B9) 2500-3000 ppm spray 3 weeks after sowing if necessary. (1) PGR recommendations are only guidelines. It is the responsibility of the applicator to read and follow all the current label directions for the specific chemical being used, in accordance with all regulations.
Osteospermum Akila – Finish Culture • Transplant 1 ppp(2) in pack or 10.5-13 cm pot, 1-2 ppp(2) in 3 L or 19 cm pot. • Osteospermum Akila is best finished cool – day 15-21°C – night 10-13°C (2) ppp = Plant Per Pot Cold Frame Greenhouse LavenderAkilaShadesAkilaWhite
chlormequat2500ppm/chlorure1000ppm Control
Osteospermum Akila – PGR response LavenderAkilaShadesAkilaWhite
Daminozide chlormequat2500ppm/chlorure1000ppm PGR recommendations are only guidelines. It is the responsibility of the applicator to read and follow all the current label directions for the specific chemical being used, in accordance with all regulations.
Daminozide Control
Osteospermum Akila – Finish Culture • PGR applications are not needed when grown cool. • If needed, daminozide (1) 2500ppm/ chlormequat chloride (1) (CCC) 500ppm tank mix is effective at controlling habit. • Avoid insecticides with methiocarb, as this may affect flower color. • Crop time in spring grown cool is 10-12 weeks from transplant. • Supplemental lighting where DLI is low will accelerate flowering. Purple (1) PGR recommendations are only guidelines. It is the responsibility of the applicator to read and follow all the current label directions for the specific chemical being used, in accordance with all regulations.
Osteospermum Akila – Commercial Assortment Daisy White Lavender Shades SunsetWhiteShades White Purple EyePurple Grand Canyon Mix Akila Mix
