Schedule Crop - Iberis Summer Snowdrift

Iberis Summer Snowdrift

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.

Week color desired

URC stick week

Liner transplant week

Spring/Summer

Gallon
(1 ppp)

*URC typically arrive with flower buds due to cool nights in Colombia. If not, cuttings will require long day lighting to flower before week 20.

Late-Summer/Fall

Gallon
(1 ppp)

Iberis Summer Snowdrift

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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 when roots become visible
Pinching:	Recommended after roots are established. Leave active internodes.
Transplanting:	28-35 days after sticking
Comments:	Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). Remove flowers in propagation. Cuttings typically arrive with flowers already induced due to cool night temperatures in Colombia. Non-induced cuttings require 6 weeks of night temperatures below 55°F (13°C) to flower.

Finishing Guide
Media pH:	5.8-6.2
Temperature:	Nights: 45 to 55°F (7 to 13°C) Days: 55 to 65°F (13 to 18°C)
Light:	3,000 to 5,000
Vernalization:	Cuttings supplied from Darwin Colombia receive enough cold to induce into flower, so growers will not need to vernalize.
Daylength:	Day length neutral
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:	May experience root rot diseases under poor growing conditions. Aphids.