Schedule Crop - Agastache mexicana Summerlong™

Agastache mexicana Summerlong™

Data is gathered from our West Grove, Pa., trials (Zone 6a). Southern growers: expect 1-2 weeks earlier finishing. Northern growers: 1 week slower. Consider summertime scheduling accurate. Dates based on a standard 72 liner size.

Notes/Pitfall Management
Long day facultative. Will flower faster with long day lighting earlier in the season. Can be but back and re-grown over and over. Lemon is 1-2 weeks slower to flower.

Week color desired

URC stick week

Liner transplant week

Early Spring

Gallon
(1 ppp)

This early Spring scheduling is for Southern growers. Long day lighting beneficial. Not a suitable early spring crop for Northern growers.

Spring/Summer

Gallon
(1 ppp)

Not intended for quart production but can be done. Reduce finished time by 2 week but may not be full color. Scheduling time is assuming long days beginning at transplant.

Late-Summer/Fall

Gallon
(1 ppp)

Can easily be cut back and re-flowered in 4-5 weeks.

Agastache mexicana Summerlong™ Coral

Agastache mexicana Summerlong™ Lemon

Agastache mexicana Summerlong™ Lilac

Agastache mexicana Summerlong™ Magenta

Agastache mexicana Summerlong™ Peach

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Propagation Guide
Media EC/pH:	EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
Temperature:	70-72°F (21-22°C)
Rooting Hormone:	500 ppm IBA
Mist:	Low to moderate
Fertilization:	50-75 ppm N
Pinching:	Recommended after roots are established. Leave 4-5 active internodes.
Transplanting:	Recommended after roots are established. Leave 4-5 active internodes.
Comments:	Stick cuttings the day of arrival, if possible.

Finishing Guide
Media pH:	5.8-6.2
Temperature:	Nights: 50 to 55°F (10 to 13°C) Days: 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C)
Light:	3,000 to 5,000
Vernalization:	No
Daylength:	Long day facultative
Watering:	Allow media to dry regularly between watering.
Fertilization:	Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
Pinch After Transplant:	Recommended
Plant Growth Regulators:	PGRs generally not needed
Pests and Fungal Diseases:	Thrips, white fly