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4 Charming Performance Begonia semperflorens F 1 ‘Nightlife Blush’ � Industry leading seed quality High seedling vigor and uniform plug development High germination rates (90 %+) � The Begonia ‘Nightlife’ series is 10-14 days earlier to flower than the competition Fast and easy bench run production � Tailor-made for <strong>North</strong>ern growers looking to finish early packs Early sales windows � Plants branch and fill the pack before flowering Yielding better performance in the landscape www.benary.com
Technical Information Uses: Packs, pots, containers and landscape plantings Garden Height: 8-10" (20-25 cm) Garden Width: 6-8" (15-20 cm) Life Cycle: Annual Germination: Stage 1 (5-10 days) Cover: Do not cover seed as light is required for germination. Light: Begonias require no additional supplemental light for germination to occur. Temperature: Maintain temperatures of 75-80 °F (24-27 °C). Relative humidity levels: Levels of 95 % or higher are optimal. If using pelleted seed, 100 % relative humidity will aid in the uniformity of germination. Media: pH: Maintain media pH of 5.5-6.5 and EC levels of 0.75. Plug Culture: Stage 2 (10-14 days): Gradually lower temperature to 70-72 °F (21-22 °C). Maintain uniform soil moisture. Do not allow young seedlings to dry out. Begin fertilization at 50-100 ppm nitrate nitrogen. Stage 3 (21-28 days): Gradually lower temperatures to 65-70 °F (18-21 °C). Apply a calcium based feed at 100 ppm nitrogen on a weekly basis. Stage 4 (7 days): Lower temperatures to 62-65 °F (16-18 °C). Apply a calcium/potassium nitrate feed at 100-150 ppm nitrogen. Growing on: Transplant plugs after 6-7 weeks. Grow on at 62-68 °F (16-20 °C). Fertilize every second irrigation at 150 ppm nitrogen. Maintain EC levels of 1.25-1.5. Excessive salt buildups can cause root damage. Crop time: 288 Plugs: 6-7 weeks Packs: 11-13 weeks Flowering 4" (10 cm) pots: 12-14 weeks Culture hints: Monitor for fungus gnats and shore flies. During cool dark periods watch for signs of Botrytis and Phytophthora. If temperatures rise, treatments of B-Nine or Cycocel are effective growth regulators. ‘Nightlife Blush’ ‘Nightlife White’ ‘Nightlife Pink’ ‘Nightlife Deep Rose’ ‘Nightlife Red’ ‘Nightlife Rose’ 5
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