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PETUNIA

Supertunia®
NUTRITION
pH: 5.5 - 5.8
EC: (2:1 extraction method) 1.0 - 1.5
Constant feeding at 200ppm - 250ppm nitrogen with a fertilizer
selected for grower's water quality and soil mix is recommended.
TEMPERATURE
Rooting out: 65 - 72 F
Growing on: 55 - 68 F
Holding: 40 - 50 F
WATERING
Maintain moderate soil moisture. Allow the soil to cycle from
moist to slightly dry. Avoid both severe dry downs/wilting and
long periods of wet soil, especially at cooler temperatures. To
avoid soft rots in lower light, cooler temperatures, or higher
humidity situations, water early in the day if possible to avoid
prolonged exposure of water on foliage. Follow the plant
grouping suggestions listed below under Growth Regulators
to assist in proper water management.
TIMING
4" - 5"/Grande™: 4 - 5 weeks with one 52 cell Supernova®
plant.
6"/1GL Royale™: 6 weeks with one 52 cell Supernova plant.
8": 7 - 8 weeks with one 52 cell Supernova plant.
10" - 12" Hanging Basket: 9 - 11 weeks with three to five
104 Liner plants.
Supernova 52 Liners are used at Four Star and are
recommended for best flower timing, flower count and
plant size in smaller containers. If 104s are used for spring
production, supplemental lighting, additional crop time, pinching,
and additional PGR applications are required.

Supernovas are not recommended or required for baskets and
large containers, but many growers are beginning to use them
for early hanging basket and upright needs. Growth habit and
timing may be different from 104 Liners, but flowering time and
"retail ready" containers can be produced in portions of the
year when not possible from a 104 Liner. If mixing Supernova
and 104s in combination plantings, a pre-plant drench of
Sumagic® (uniconazole) or Bonzi® (paclobutrazol) to the 104s
may be helpful.
Larger upright or basket production needed for earlier season
finishing should be planned using varieties listed below as
"earliest" to flower and/or grown from Supernova Liners.
PLANTING
Supertunias® should be planted into a well-drained soil mix
selected to match individual water quality and fertilizer blends.
Water in without saturating the mix and maintain a constant
moderate soil moisture level for the first seven to 10 days
for establishing new rooting. When using Supernova treated
liners, NO pinching is required unless deemed taller than
desired. If 104 Liners are used, pinch at transplant if size allows.
Supertunias branch quite well and pinching is not necessarily
needed, except for "shaping" purposes.
LIGHT/LIGHTING
Supertunias should be grown in a high light area of the
greenhouse for optimal flowering and plant development.
Supertunia Supernova Liners have been treated for earlier
flowering and will not require additional grower lighting. If very
early crops are scheduled before the onset of 12-hour natural
daylengths, daylength extension lighting is helpful. Also, if
growing from 104 Liners, additional lighting to 14 hours/day
lighting is required for early spring finish dates. Additional PGR
treatments may also be required on non-Supernova treated
plants.

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The rates and chemicals listed are based on our southeast Michigan growing conditions, and are not recommended for nationwide application.
Please adjust the rates and spray applications to your location and facility.


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