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Storage After Arrival
Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.
Valentine and Easter Forcing
Cooling
This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:
For Valentine
1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10. OR
2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR
3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.
For Easter
After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover. This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.
Greenhouse Forcing
For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.
For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.
Planting
Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.
The following soil mixes have shown the best results:
Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.
Spacing
Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.
Watering
Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.
Fertilization
Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.
Height Control
Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.
More Details
Storage After Arrival
Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.
Valentine and Easter Forcing
Cooling
This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:
For Valentine
1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10. OR
2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR
3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.
For Easter
After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover. This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.
Greenhouse Forcing
For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.
For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.
Planting
Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.
The following soil mixes have shown the best results:
Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.
Spacing
Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.
Watering
Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.
Fertilization
Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.
Height Control
Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.
More Details
Storage After Arrival
Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.
Valentine and Easter Forcing
Cooling
This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:
For Valentine
1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10. OR
2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR
3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.
For Easter
After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover. This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.
Greenhouse Forcing
For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.
For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.
Planting
Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.
The following soil mixes have shown the best results:
Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.
Spacing
Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.
Watering
Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.
Fertilization
Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.
Height Control
Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.
More Details
Storage After Arrival
Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.
Valentine and Easter Forcing
Cooling
This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:
For Valentine
1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10. OR
2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR
3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.
For Easter
After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover. This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.
Greenhouse Forcing
For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.
For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.
Planting
Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.
The following soil mixes have shown the best results:
Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.
Spacing
Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.
Watering
Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.
Fertilization
Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.
Height Control
Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.
More Details
Storage After Arrival
Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.
Valentine and Easter Forcing
Cooling
This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:
For Valentine
1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10. OR
2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR
3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.
For Easter
After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover. This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.
Greenhouse Forcing
For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.
For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.
Planting
Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.
The following soil mixes have shown the best results:
Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.
Spacing
Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.
Watering
Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.
Fertilization
Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.
Height Control
Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.
More Details
Storage After Arrival
Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.
Valentine and Easter Forcing
Cooling
This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:
For Valentine
1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10. OR
2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR
3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.
For Easter
After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover. This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.
Greenhouse Forcing
For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.
For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.
Planting
Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.
The following soil mixes have shown the best results:
Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.
Spacing
Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.
Watering
Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.
Fertilization
Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.
Height Control
Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.
More Details
Storage After Arrival
Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.
Valentine and Easter Forcing
Cooling
This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:
For Valentine
1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10. OR
2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR
3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.
For Easter
After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover. This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.
Greenhouse Forcing
For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.
For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.
Planting
Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.
The following soil mixes have shown the best results:
Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.
Spacing
Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.
Watering
Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.
Fertilization
Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.
Height Control
Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.
More Details
Storage After Arrival
Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.
Valentine and Easter Forcing
Cooling
This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:
For Valentine
1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10. OR
2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR
3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.
For Easter
After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover. This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.
Greenhouse Forcing
For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.
For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.
Planting
Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.
The following soil mixes have shown the best results:
Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.
Spacing
Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.
Watering
Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.
Fertilization
Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.
Height Control
Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.
More Details
Storage After Arrival
Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.
Valentine and Easter Forcing
Cooling
This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:
For Valentine
1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10. OR
2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR
3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.
For Easter
After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover. This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.
Greenhouse Forcing
For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.
For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.
Planting
Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.
The following soil mixes have shown the best results:
Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.
Spacing
Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.
Watering
Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.
Fertilization
Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.
Height Control
Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.
More Details
Storage After Arrival
Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.
Valentine and Easter Forcing
Cooling
This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:
For Valentine
1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10. OR
2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR
3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.
For Easter
After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover. This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.
Greenhouse Forcing
For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.
For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.
Planting
Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.
The following soil mixes have shown the best results:
Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.
Spacing
Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.
Watering
Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.
Fertilization
Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.
Height Control
Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.
More Details
Storage After Arrival
Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.
Valentine and Easter Forcing
Cooling
This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:
For Valentine
1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10. OR
2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR
3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.
For Easter
After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover. This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.
Greenhouse Forcing
For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.
For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.
Planting
Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.
The following soil mixes have shown the best results:
Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.
Spacing
Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.
Watering
Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.
Fertilization
Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.
Height Control
Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.
More Details
Storage After Arrival
Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.
Valentine and Easter Forcing
Cooling
This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:
For Valentine
1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10. OR
2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR
3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.
For Easter
After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover. This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.
Greenhouse Forcing
For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.
For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.
Planting
Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.
The following soil mixes have shown the best results:
Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.
Spacing
Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.
Watering
Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.
Fertilization
Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.
Height Control
Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.
More Details
Storage After Arrival
Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.
Valentine and Easter Forcing
Cooling
This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:
For Valentine
1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10. OR
2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR
3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.
For Easter
After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover. This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.
Greenhouse Forcing
For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.
For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.
Planting
Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.
The following soil mixes have shown the best results:
Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.
Spacing
Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.
Watering
Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.
Fertilization
Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.
Height Control
Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.
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Storage After Arrival
Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.
Valentine and Easter Forcing
Cooling
This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:
For Valentine
1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10. OR
2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR
3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.
For Easter
After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover. This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.
Greenhouse Forcing
For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.
For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.
Planting
Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.
The following soil mixes have shown the best results:
Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.
Spacing
Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.
Watering
Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.
Fertilization
Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.
Height Control
Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.
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Storage After Arrival
Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.
Valentine and Easter Forcing
Cooling
This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:
For Valentine
1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10. OR
2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR
3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.
For Easter
After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover. This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.
Greenhouse Forcing
For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.
For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.
Planting
Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.
The following soil mixes have shown the best results:
Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.
Spacing
Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.
Watering
Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.
Fertilization
Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.
Height Control
Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.
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Storage After Arrival
Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.
Valentine and Easter Forcing
Cooling
This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:
For Valentine
1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10. OR
2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR
3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.
For Easter
After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover. This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.
Greenhouse Forcing
For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.
For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.
Planting
Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.
The following soil mixes have shown the best results:
Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.
Spacing
Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.
Watering
Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.
Fertilization
Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.
Height Control
Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.
More Details
Storage After Arrival
Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.
Valentine and Easter Forcing
Cooling
This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:
For Valentine
1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10. OR
2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR
3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.
For Easter
After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover. This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.
Greenhouse Forcing
For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.
For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.
Planting
Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.
The following soil mixes have shown the best results:
Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.
Spacing
Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.
Watering
Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.
Fertilization
Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.
Height Control
Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.
More Details
Storage After Arrival
Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.
Valentine and Easter Forcing
Cooling
This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:
For Valentine
1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10. OR
2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR
3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.
For Easter
After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover. This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.
Greenhouse Forcing
For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.
For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.
Planting
Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.
The following soil mixes have shown the best results:
Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.
Spacing
Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.
Watering
Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.
Fertilization
Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.
Height Control
Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.
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Storage After Arrival
Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.
Valentine and Easter Forcing
Cooling
This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:
For Valentine
1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10. OR
2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR
3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.
For Easter
After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover. This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.
Greenhouse Forcing
For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.
For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.
Planting
Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.
The following soil mixes have shown the best results:
Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.
Spacing
Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.
Watering
Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.
Fertilization
Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.
Height Control
Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.
More Details
Storage After Arrival
Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.
Valentine and Easter Forcing
Cooling
This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:
For Valentine
1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10. OR
2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR
3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.
For Easter
After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover. This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.
Greenhouse Forcing
For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.
For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.
Planting
Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.
The following soil mixes have shown the best results:
Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.
Spacing
Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.
Watering
Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.
Fertilization
Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.
Height Control
Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.
More Details
Storage After Arrival
Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.
Valentine and Easter Forcing
Cooling
This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:
For Valentine
1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10. OR
2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR
3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.
For Easter
After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover. This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.
Greenhouse Forcing
For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.
For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.
Planting
Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.
The following soil mixes have shown the best results:
Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.
Spacing
Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.
Watering
Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.
Fertilization
Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.
Height Control
Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.
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Forcing Schedule for Easter Lily Miracle
# Weeks
To Easter
25 Lily Bulb Production. Longi Miracle bulbs are dug, cleaned, shipped and in distributor warehouse by October-16th.
23 Earliest start of bulb programming is October 16th. But start NO later than October 25th (23 weeks before Easter)
20 Bulb cooling was completed by your bulb supplier at 35-36F for a minimum of 6-weeks (42-days)
17 Plant the bulbs in pots no later than 17 weeks before Easter: Bulbs are Case Cooled by Supplier
Pot & water in well then allow rooting in greenhouse at 60-62F up to 3 weeks. A HydraFiber® blend is recommended.
14 Roots should be visible by week 15 & shoots will emerge by week 14. Start fertilizing & keep moist.
13 1"-2" tall. RootShieldPlus at 8 oz. with OnGuard @ 1Qt./Gallon injected at 1:100 dilution ratio is recommended.
If RootShield Plus granules are incorporated in the growing mix then this treatment is unnecessary. Follow the label.
Start secondary bud initiation by dropping temps down to 45F for one full week to set the secondary buds.
12 2"-3" tall. Bud initiation coincides with stem root development. Run at 60-62F-day/ nights until bud set is complete.
11 3"-4" tall. Plant growth regulator applications should NOT be needed at all, unless they are grown very tight
Bud initiation nearly complete, maintain temperature below 65F until done.
10 Check for bud set, if good to go, increase to 65F. Keep greenhouse cooler if ahead of schedule.
9 5"-6" tall. Adjust temperatures as needed. Must now space the lilies to avoid stretching. Or use a PGR spray.
Only apply Fascination (10ppm) to lower leaves 7 to 10 days before visible bud if leaf yellowing is evident.
8 Check for aphids & root problems. Apply systemic or biological pest control sometime during weeks 10, 9, or 8.
Soil test & if leaf scorch is evident, use some calcium nitrate. Make sure to check the EC levels before application.
7 7"-8" tall. Lilies reach half of final height 42 days before sale. The Flower buds can now be felt.
If buds are visible on early plantings run 60F until finish.
6 35 days to sale. Buds to be visible no later than 30 days prior to sale. Grade for uniformity as buds become visible.
5 Buds 0.5" to 1" long. Re-apply Fascination (10 ppm) to lower leaves if necessary.
A late season Ancymidol spray of 33ppm (A-rest) can be applied to avoid stretching (necking)
4 Buds 1" to 1.5" long, some will start bending down.
3 Buds 1.5" to 2” long. If aphids present, use a total release smoke or aerosol.
2 Buds 2.5" to 4" long, some turning puffy white. Stop fertilizing just before sale & apply clear water once.
Cool lilies at 35-45F to hold. Prior to cold storage, you can spray Fascination (100 ppm) over the entire plant.
1 Palm Sunday. Shade lilies once removed from storage. If needed, use an ethylene type blocker prior to shipping.
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NOTE: This is a growing guide only, based on performance testing 2017-2018-2019-2020
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Forcing Freesia for Pot
Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.
Storage after arrival:
On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.
Planting:
Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot. Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.
Watering:
Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.
Light Requirements:
Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.
Temperature:
Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse. Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open. If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.
Forcing Freesia for Cut
Availability:
Freesia are shipped from early September until March.
Storage after arrival:
The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks. Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted.
Planting:
Plant either in flats or beds. A well drained soil mix is essential. This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.
Watering:
Keep medium moist, but not wet.
Temperatures:
Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F). Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.
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Forcing Freesia for Pot
Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.
Storage after arrival:
On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.
Planting:
Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot. Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.
Watering:
Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.
Light Requirements:
Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.
Temperature:
Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse. Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open. If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.
Forcing Freesia for Cut
Availability:
Freesia are shipped from early September until March.
Storage after arrival:
The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks. Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted.
Planting:
Plant either in flats or beds. A well drained soil mix is essential. This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.
Watering:
Keep medium moist, but not wet.
Temperatures:
Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F). Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.
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Forcing Freesia for Pot
Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.
Storage after arrival:
On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.
Planting:
Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot. Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.
Watering:
Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.
Light Requirements:
Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.
Temperature:
Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse. Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open. If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.
Forcing Freesia for Cut
Availability:
Freesia are shipped from early September until March.
Storage after arrival:
The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks. Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted.
Planting:
Plant either in flats or beds. A well drained soil mix is essential. This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.
Watering:
Keep medium moist, but not wet.
Temperatures:
Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F). Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.
More Details
Forcing Freesia for Pot
Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.
Storage after arrival:
On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.
Planting:
Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot. Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.
Watering:
Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.
Light Requirements:
Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.
Temperature:
Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse. Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open. If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.
Forcing Freesia for Cut
Availability:
Freesia are shipped from early September until March.
Storage after arrival:
The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks. Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted.
Planting:
Plant either in flats or beds. A well drained soil mix is essential. This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.
Watering:
Keep medium moist, but not wet.
Temperatures:
Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F). Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.
More Details
Forcing Freesia for Pot
Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.
Storage after arrival:
On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.
Planting:
Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot. Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.
Watering:
Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.
Light Requirements:
Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.
Temperature:
Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse. Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open. If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.
Forcing Freesia for Cut
Availability:
Freesia are shipped from early September until March.
Storage after arrival:
The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks. Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted.
Planting:
Plant either in flats or beds. A well drained soil mix is essential. This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.
Watering:
Keep medium moist, but not wet.
Temperatures:
Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F). Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.
More Details
Forcing Freesia for Pot
Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.
Storage after arrival:
On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.
Planting:
Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot. Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.
Watering:
Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.
Light Requirements:
Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.
Temperature:
Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse. Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open. If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.
Forcing Freesia for Cut
Availability:
Freesia are shipped from early September until March.
Storage after arrival:
The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks. Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted.
Planting:
Plant either in flats or beds. A well drained soil mix is essential. This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.
Watering:
Keep medium moist, but not wet.
Temperatures:
Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F). Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.
More Details
Forcing Freesia for Pot
Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.
Storage after arrival:
On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.
Planting:
Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot. Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.
Watering:
Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.
Light Requirements:
Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.
Temperature:
Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse. Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open. If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.
Forcing Freesia for Cut
Availability:
Freesia are shipped from early September until March.
Storage after arrival:
The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks. Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted.
Planting:
Plant either in flats or beds. A well drained soil mix is essential. This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.
Watering:
Keep medium moist, but not wet.
Temperatures:
Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F). Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.
More Details
Forcing Freesia for Pot
Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.
Storage after arrival:
On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.
Planting:
Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot. Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.
Watering:
Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.
Light Requirements:
Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.
Temperature:
Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse. Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open. If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.
Forcing Freesia for Cut
Availability:
Freesia are shipped from early September until March.
Storage after arrival:
The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks. Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted.
Planting:
Plant either in flats or beds. A well drained soil mix is essential. This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.
Watering:
Keep medium moist, but not wet.
Temperatures:
Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F). Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.
More Details
Forcing Freesia for Pot
Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.
Storage after arrival:
On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.
Planting:
Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot. Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.
Watering:
Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.
Light Requirements:
Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.
Temperature:
Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse. Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open. If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.
Forcing Freesia for Cut
Availability:
Freesia are shipped from early September until March.
Storage after arrival:
The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks. Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted.
Planting:
Plant either in flats or beds. A well drained soil mix is essential. This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.
Watering:
Keep medium moist, but not wet.
Temperatures:
Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F). Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.
More Details
Forcing Freesia for Pot
Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.
Storage after arrival:
On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.
Planting:
Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot. Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.
Watering:
Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.
Light Requirements:
Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.
Temperature:
Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse. Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open. If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.
Forcing Freesia for Cut
Availability:
Freesia are shipped from early September until March.
Storage after arrival:
The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks. Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted.
Planting:
Plant either in flats or beds. A well drained soil mix is essential. This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.
Watering:
Keep medium moist, but not wet.
Temperatures:
Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F). Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.
More Details
Forcing Freesia for Pot
Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.
Storage after arrival:
On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.
Planting:
Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot. Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.
Watering:
Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.
Light Requirements:
Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.
Temperature:
Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse. Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open. If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.
Forcing Freesia for Cut
Availability:
Freesia are shipped from early September until March.
Storage after arrival:
The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks. Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted.
Planting:
Plant either in flats or beds. A well drained soil mix is essential. This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.
Watering:
Keep medium moist, but not wet.
Temperatures:
Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F). Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.
More Details
Forcing Freesia for Pot
Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.
Storage after arrival:
On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.
Planting:
Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot. Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.
Watering:
Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.
Light Requirements:
Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.
Temperature:
Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse. Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open. If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.
Forcing Freesia for Cut
Availability:
Freesia are shipped from early September until March.
Storage after arrival:
The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks. Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted.
Planting:
Plant either in flats or beds. A well drained soil mix is essential. This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.
Watering:
Keep medium moist, but not wet.
Temperatures:
Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F). Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.
More Details
Forcing Freesia for Pot
Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.
Storage after arrival:
On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.
Planting:
Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot. Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.
Watering:
Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.
Light Requirements:
Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.
Temperature:
Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse. Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open. If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.
Forcing Freesia for Cut
Availability:
Freesia are shipped from early September until March.
Storage after arrival:
The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks. Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted.
Planting:
Plant either in flats or beds. A well drained soil mix is essential. This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.
Watering:
Keep medium moist, but not wet.
Temperatures:
Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F). Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.
More Details
Forcing Freesia for Pot
Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.
Storage after arrival:
On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.
Planting:
Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot. Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.
Watering:
Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.
Light Requirements:
Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.
Temperature:
Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse. Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open. If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.
Forcing Freesia for Cut
Availability:
Freesia are shipped from early September until March.
Storage after arrival:
The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks. Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted.
Planting:
Plant either in flats or beds. A well drained soil mix is essential. This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.
Watering:
Keep medium moist, but not wet.
Temperatures:
Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F). Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.
More Details
Forcing Freesia for Pot
Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.
Storage after arrival:
On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.
Planting:
Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot. Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.
Watering:
Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.
Light Requirements:
Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.
Temperature:
Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse. Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open. If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.
Forcing Freesia for Cut
Availability:
Freesia are shipped from early September until March.
Storage after arrival:
The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks. Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted.
Planting:
Plant either in flats or beds. A well drained soil mix is essential. This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.
Watering:
Keep medium moist, but not wet.
Temperatures:
Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F). Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks.
Fertilizer:
After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.
More Details
Availability
Holland Amaryllis are available from October until April. Because of the large assortment that is presently on the market, it is difficult to give an exact forcing schedule. Generally the amaryllis flower more consistently after January 1. As a rule it takes 4 weeks to flower after shoot emerges.
For Christmas:
Plant November 10, recommended to use Southern Hemisphere bulbs
For Valentines:
Plant December 20, Use only size 30/32 of Ludwig Goliath, Fantastica, Dutch Belle, Apple Blossom, or Maria Goretti
For Easter:
All varieties and sizes are suitable, schedule ship date 6 weeks before Easter
Storage Upon Arrival
Use a low humidity, well-ventilated area. Short-term storage temperature should be 55-60⁰F. Long-term storage or if the sprouts begin to show, lower the temperature to 41⁰ F
Planting and Fertilization
Amaryllis must be planted in a well-drained, pH 6.0-6.5, sterilized planting medium. NEVER USE FRESH MANURE as part of the medium. Normally one bulb is planted per 5 1/2" or 6" (13-15 cm.) standard pot or 3 smaller bulbs in a 8" pot. Plant the bulb with the nose slightly above the rim of the pot - about 1/3 of the bulb will be out of the pot. The use of a plastic pot is preferred. Force bulbs pot to pot on the bench. After planting, water thoroughly. Subsequently, the medium should be kept only slightly moist. Do not to overwater the plant in order to stimulate regrowth of the basal root system. USE TEPID WATER!! Do not water the bulb nose. Initially, amaryllis do not need fertilization. After they are marketed consumers should be advised to fertilize the plants.
Light
Plants should be forced in a low to medium light (1000-5000 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse. It is possible to start bulbs in a dark, temperature-controlled area before the bulbs are placed under lighted conditions.
Temperature
Amaryllis are tropical plants and they can be forced over a wide range of temperatures, but 75-80°F (24-27°C) is preferred. Bottom heat should be used. Average forcing time to market stage of development is 6-8 weeks. It will vary with each cultivar and forcing period. It is also important to note that amaryllis lots are somewhat variable and no guarantee as to flowering time can be given.
Marketing, Harvesting and Storage
Amaryllis should be marketed when the floral stalk is 12" tall. It is desirable to have leaf growth of 6-12" and a second stalk beginning to grow. Do not cold store amaryllis plants or flowers. If they need to be held, place them at 50° F. Whenever possible, plants should be marketed with care tags. The consumer should be informed that amaryllis should be fertilized 1-2 times per month when it is growing. They can be placed outdoors in the pot when the danger of frost has passed. Amaryllis can also be used as cut flowers. They should be cut when the floral buds are colored, but not yet open. To prevent the splitting and outrolling of the cut stem, the flowers can be held in 0125 sucrose for 24 hours at 72°F before shipping.
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Availability
Holland Amaryllis are available from October until April. Because of the large assortment that is presently on the market, it is difficult to give an exact forcing schedule. Generally the amaryllis flower more consistently after January 1. As a rule it takes 4 weeks to flower after shoot emerges.
For Christmas:
Plant November 10, recommended to use Southern Hemisphere bulbs
For Valentines:
Plant December 20, Use only size 30/32 of Ludwig Goliath, Fantastica, Dutch Belle, Apple Blossom, or Maria Goretti
For Easter:
All varieties and sizes are suitable, schedule ship date 6 weeks before Easter
Storage Upon Arrival
Use a low humidity, well-ventilated area. Short-term storage temperature should be 55-60⁰F. Long-term storage or if the sprouts begin to show, lower the temperature to 41⁰ F
Planting and Fertilization
Amaryllis must be planted in a well-drained, pH 6.0-6.5, sterilized planting medium. NEVER USE FRESH MANURE as part of the medium. Normally one bulb is planted per 5 1/2" or 6" (13-15 cm.) standard pot or 3 smaller bulbs in a 8" pot. Plant the bulb with the nose slightly above the rim of the pot - about 1/3 of the bulb will be out of the pot. The use of a plastic pot is preferred. Force bulbs pot to pot on the bench. After planting, water thoroughly. Subsequently, the medium should be kept only slightly moist. Do not to overwater the plant in order to stimulate regrowth of the basal root system. USE TEPID WATER!! Do not water the bulb nose. Initially, amaryllis do not need fertilization. After they are marketed consumers should be advised to fertilize the plants.
Light
Plants should be forced in a low to medium light (1000-5000 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse. It is possible to start bulbs in a dark, temperature-controlled area before the bulbs are placed under lighted conditions.
Temperature
Amaryllis are tropical plants and they can be forced over a wide range of temperatures, but 75-80°F (24-27°C) is preferred. Bottom heat should be used. Average forcing time to market stage of development is 6-8 weeks. It will vary with each cultivar and forcing period. It is also important to note that amaryllis lots are somewhat variable and no guarantee as to flowering time can be given.
Marketing, Harvesting and Storage
Amaryllis should be marketed when the floral stalk is 12" tall. It is desirable to have leaf growth of 6-12" and a second stalk beginning to grow. Do not cold store amaryllis plants or flowers. If they need to be held, place them at 50° F. Whenever possible, plants should be marketed with care tags. The consumer should be informed that amaryllis should be fertilized 1-2 times per month when it is growing. They can be placed outdoors in the pot when the danger of frost has passed. Amaryllis can also be used as cut flowers. They should be cut when the floral buds are colored, but not yet open. To prevent the splitting and outrolling of the cut stem, the flowers can be held in 0125 sucrose for 24 hours at 72°F before shipping.
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Availability
Holland Amaryllis are available from October until April. Because of the large assortment that is presently on the market, it is difficult to give an exact forcing schedule. Generally the amaryllis flower more consistently after January 1. As a rule it takes 4 weeks to flower after shoot emerges.
For Christmas:
Plant November 10, recommended to use Southern Hemisphere bulbs
For Valentines:
Plant December 20, Use only size 30/32 of Ludwig Goliath, Fantastica, Dutch Belle, Apple Blossom, or Maria Goretti
For Easter:
All varieties and sizes are suitable, schedule ship date 6 weeks before Easter
Storage Upon Arrival
Use a low humidity, well-ventilated area. Short-term storage temperature should be 55-60⁰F. Long-term storage or if the sprouts begin to show, lower the temperature to 41⁰ F
Planting and Fertilization
Amaryllis must be planted in a well-drained, pH 6.0-6.5, sterilized planting medium. NEVER USE FRESH MANURE as part of the medium. Normally one bulb is planted per 5 1/2" or 6" (13-15 cm.) standard pot or 3 smaller bulbs in a 8" pot. Plant the bulb with the nose slightly above the rim of the pot - about 1/3 of the bulb will be out of the pot. The use of a plastic pot is preferred. Force bulbs pot to pot on the bench. After planting, water thoroughly. Subsequently, the medium should be kept only slightly moist. Do not to overwater the plant in order to stimulate regrowth of the basal root system. USE TEPID WATER!! Do not water the bulb nose. Initially, amaryllis do not need fertilization. After they are marketed consumers should be advised to fertilize the plants.
Light
Plants should be forced in a low to medium light (1000-5000 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse. It is possible to start bulbs in a dark, temperature-controlled area before the bulbs are placed under lighted conditions.
Temperature
Amaryllis are tropical plants and they can be forced over a wide range of temperatures, but 75-80°F (24-27°C) is preferred. Bottom heat should be used. Average forcing time to market stage of development is 6-8 weeks. It will vary with each cultivar and forcing period. It is also important to note that amaryllis lots are somewhat variable and no guarantee as to flowering time can be given.
Marketing, Harvesting and Storage
Amaryllis should be marketed when the floral stalk is 12" tall. It is desirable to have leaf growth of 6-12" and a second stalk beginning to grow. Do not cold store amaryllis plants or flowers. If they need to be held, place them at 50° F. Whenever possible, plants should be marketed with care tags. The consumer should be informed that amaryllis should be fertilized 1-2 times per month when it is growing. They can be placed outdoors in the pot when the danger of frost has passed. Amaryllis can also be used as cut flowers. They should be cut when the floral buds are colored, but not yet open. To prevent the splitting and outrolling of the cut stem, the flowers can be held in 0125 sucrose for 24 hours at 72°F before shipping.
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Availability
Holland Amaryllis are available from October until April. Because of the large assortment that is presently on the market, it is difficult to give an exact forcing schedule. Generally the amaryllis flower more consistently after January 1. As a rule it takes 4 weeks to flower after shoot emerges.
For Christmas:
Plant November 10, recommended to use Southern Hemisphere bulbs
For Valentines:
Plant December 20, Use only size 30/32 of Ludwig Goliath, Fantastica, Dutch Belle, Apple Blossom, or Maria Goretti
For Easter:
All varieties and sizes are suitable, schedule ship date 6 weeks before Easter
Storage Upon Arrival
Use a low humidity, well-ventilated area. Short-term storage temperature should be 55-60⁰F. Long-term storage or if the sprouts begin to show, lower the temperature to 41⁰ F
Planting and Fertilization
Amaryllis must be planted in a well-drained, pH 6.0-6.5, sterilized planting medium. NEVER USE FRESH MANURE as part of the medium. Normally one bulb is planted per 5 1/2" or 6" (13-15 cm.) standard pot or 3 smaller bulbs in a 8" pot. Plant the bulb with the nose slightly above the rim of the pot - about 1/3 of the bulb will be out of the pot. The use of a plastic pot is preferred. Force bulbs pot to pot on the bench. After planting, water thoroughly. Subsequently, the medium should be kept only slightly moist. Do not to overwater the plant in order to stimulate regrowth of the basal root system. USE TEPID WATER!! Do not water the bulb nose. Initially, amaryllis do not need fertilization. After they are marketed consumers should be advised to fertilize the plants.
Light
Plants should be forced in a low to medium light (1000-5000 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse. It is possible to start bulbs in a dark, temperature-controlled area before the bulbs are placed under lighted conditions.
Temperature
Amaryllis are tropical plants and they can be forced over a wide range of temperatures, but 75-80°F (24-27°C) is preferred. Bottom heat should be used. Average forcing time to market stage of development is 6-8 weeks. It will vary with each cultivar and forcing period. It is also important to note that amaryllis lots are somewhat variable and no guarantee as to flowering time can be given.
Marketing, Harvesting and Storage
Amaryllis should be marketed when the floral stalk is 12" tall. It is desirable to have leaf growth of 6-12" and a second stalk beginning to grow. Do not cold store amaryllis plants or flowers. If they need to be held, place them at 50° F. Whenever possible, plants should be marketed with care tags. The consumer should be informed that amaryllis should be fertilized 1-2 times per month when it is growing. They can be placed outdoors in the pot when the danger of frost has passed. Amaryllis can also be used as cut flowers. They should be cut when the floral buds are colored, but not yet open. To prevent the splitting and outrolling of the cut stem, the flowers can be held in 0125 sucrose for 24 hours at 72°F before shipping.
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Availability
Holland Amaryllis are available from October until April. Because of the large assortment that is presently on the market, it is difficult to give an exact forcing schedule. Generally the amaryllis flower more consistently after January 1. As a rule it takes 4 weeks to flower after shoot emerges.
For Christmas:
Plant November 10, recommended to use Southern Hemisphere bulbs
For Valentines:
Plant December 20, Use only size 30/32 of Ludwig Goliath, Fantastica, Dutch Belle, Apple Blossom, or Maria Goretti
For Easter:
All varieties and sizes are suitable, schedule ship date 6 weeks before Easter
Storage Upon Arrival
Use a low humidity, well-ventilated area. Short-term storage temperature should be 55-60⁰F. Long-term storage or if the sprouts begin to show, lower the temperature to 41⁰ F
Planting and Fertilization
Amaryllis must be planted in a well-drained, pH 6.0-6.5, sterilized planting medium. NEVER USE FRESH MANURE as part of the medium. Normally one bulb is planted per 5 1/2" or 6" (13-15 cm.) standard pot or 3 smaller bulbs in a 8" pot. Plant the bulb with the nose slightly above the rim of the pot - about 1/3 of the bulb will be out of the pot. The use of a plastic pot is preferred. Force bulbs pot to pot on the bench. After planting, water thoroughly. Subsequently, the medium should be kept only slightly moist. Do not to overwater the plant in order to stimulate regrowth of the basal root system. USE TEPID WATER!! Do not water the bulb nose. Initially, amaryllis do not need fertilization. After they are marketed consumers should be advised to fertilize the plants.
Light
Plants should be forced in a low to medium light (1000-5000 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse. It is possible to start bulbs in a dark, temperature-controlled area before the bulbs are placed under lighted conditions.
Temperature
Amaryllis are tropical plants and they can be forced over a wide range of temperatures, but 75-80°F (24-27°C) is preferred. Bottom heat should be used. Average forcing time to market stage of development is 6-8 weeks. It will vary with each cultivar and forcing period. It is also important to note that amaryllis lots are somewhat variable and no guarantee as to flowering time can be given.
Marketing, Harvesting and Storage
Amaryllis should be marketed when the floral stalk is 12" tall. It is desirable to have leaf growth of 6-12" and a second stalk beginning to grow. Do not cold store amaryllis plants or flowers. If they need to be held, place them at 50° F. Whenever possible, plants should be marketed with care tags. The consumer should be informed that amaryllis should be fertilized 1-2 times per month when it is growing. They can be placed outdoors in the pot when the danger of frost has passed. Amaryllis can also be used as cut flowers. They should be cut when the floral buds are colored, but not yet open. To prevent the splitting and outrolling of the cut stem, the flowers can be held in 0125 sucrose for 24 hours at 72°F before shipping.
More Details
Availability
Holland Amaryllis are available from October until April. Because of the large assortment that is presently on the market, it is difficult to give an exact forcing schedule. Generally the amaryllis flower more consistently after January 1. As a rule it takes 4 weeks to flower after shoot emerges.
For Christmas:
Plant November 10, recommended to use Southern Hemisphere bulbs
For Valentines:
Plant December 20, Use only size 30/32 of Ludwig Goliath, Fantastica, Dutch Belle, Apple Blossom, or Maria Goretti
For Easter:
All varieties and sizes are suitable, schedule ship date 6 weeks before Easter
Storage Upon Arrival
Use a low humidity, well-ventilated area. Short-term storage temperature should be 55-60⁰F. Long-term storage or if the sprouts begin to show, lower the temperature to 41⁰ F
Planting and Fertilization
Amaryllis must be planted in a well-drained, pH 6.0-6.5, sterilized planting medium. NEVER USE FRESH MANURE as part of the medium. Normally one bulb is planted per 5 1/2" or 6" (13-15 cm.) standard pot or 3 smaller bulbs in a 8" pot. Plant the bulb with the nose slightly above the rim of the pot - about 1/3 of the bulb will be out of the pot. The use of a plastic pot is preferred. Force bulbs pot to pot on the bench. After planting, water thoroughly. Subsequently, the medium should be kept only slightly moist. Do not to overwater the plant in order to stimulate regrowth of the basal root system. USE TEPID WATER!! Do not water the bulb nose. Initially, amaryllis do not need fertilization. After they are marketed consumers should be advised to fertilize the plants.
Light
Plants should be forced in a low to medium light (1000-5000 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse. It is possible to start bulbs in a dark, temperature-controlled area before the bulbs are placed under lighted conditions.
Temperature
Amaryllis are tropical plants and they can be forced over a wide range of temperatures, but 75-80°F (24-27°C) is preferred. Bottom heat should be used. Average forcing time to market stage of development is 6-8 weeks. It will vary with each cultivar and forcing period. It is also important to note that amaryllis lots are somewhat variable and no guarantee as to flowering time can be given.
Marketing, Harvesting and Storage
Amaryllis should be marketed when the floral stalk is 12" tall. It is desirable to have leaf growth of 6-12" and a second stalk beginning to grow. Do not cold store amaryllis plants or flowers. If they need to be held, place them at 50° F. Whenever possible, plants should be marketed with care tags. The consumer should be informed that amaryllis should be fertilized 1-2 times per month when it is growing. They can be placed outdoors in the pot when the danger of frost has passed. Amaryllis can also be used as cut flowers. They should be cut when the floral buds are colored, but not yet open. To prevent the splitting and outrolling of the cut stem, the flowers can be held in 0125 sucrose for 24 hours at 72°F before shipping.
More Details
Availability
Holland Amaryllis are available from October until April. Because of the large assortment that is presently on the market, it is difficult to give an exact forcing schedule. Generally the amaryllis flower more consistently after January 1. As a rule it takes 4 weeks to flower after shoot emerges.
For Christmas:
Plant November 10, recommended to use Southern Hemisphere bulbs
For Valentines:
Plant December 20, Use only size 30/32 of Ludwig Goliath, Fantastica, Dutch Belle, Apple Blossom, or Maria Goretti
For Easter:
All varieties and sizes are suitable, schedule ship date 6 weeks before Easter
Storage Upon Arrival
Use a low humidity, well-ventilated area. Short-term storage temperature should be 55-60⁰F. Long-term storage or if the sprouts begin to show, lower the temperature to 41⁰ F
Planting and Fertilization
Amaryllis must be planted in a well-drained, pH 6.0-6.5, sterilized planting medium. NEVER USE FRESH MANURE as part of the medium. Normally one bulb is planted per 5 1/2" or 6" (13-15 cm.) standard pot or 3 smaller bulbs in a 8" pot. Plant the bulb with the nose slightly above the rim of the pot - about 1/3 of the bulb will be out of the pot. The use of a plastic pot is preferred. Force bulbs pot to pot on the bench. After planting, water thoroughly. Subsequently, the medium should be kept only slightly moist. Do not to overwater the plant in order to stimulate regrowth of the basal root system. USE TEPID WATER!! Do not water the bulb nose. Initially, amaryllis do not need fertilization. After they are marketed consumers should be advised to fertilize the plants.
Light
Plants should be forced in a low to medium light (1000-5000 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse. It is possible to start bulbs in a dark, temperature-controlled area before the bulbs are placed under lighted conditions.
Temperature
Amaryllis are tropical plants and they can be forced over a wide range of temperatures, but 75-80°F (24-27°C) is preferred. Bottom heat should be used. Average forcing time to market stage of development is 6-8 weeks. It will vary with each cultivar and forcing period. It is also important to note that amaryllis lots are somewhat variable and no guarantee as to flowering time can be given.
Marketing, Harvesting and Storage
Amaryllis should be marketed when the floral stalk is 12" tall. It is desirable to have leaf growth of 6-12" and a second stalk beginning to grow. Do not cold store amaryllis plants or flowers. If they need to be held, place them at 50° F. Whenever possible, plants should be marketed with care tags. The consumer should be informed that amaryllis should be fertilized 1-2 times per month when it is growing. They can be placed outdoors in the pot when the danger of frost has passed. Amaryllis can also be used as cut flowers. They should be cut when the floral buds are colored, but not yet open. To prevent the splitting and outrolling of the cut stem, the flowers can be held in 0125 sucrose for 24 hours at 72°F before shipping.
More Details
Availability
Holland Amaryllis are available from October until April. Because of the large assortment that is presently on the market, it is difficult to give an exact forcing schedule. Generally the amaryllis flower more consistently after January 1. As a rule it takes 4 weeks to flower after shoot emerges.
For Christmas:
Plant November 10, recommended to use Southern Hemisphere bulbs
For Valentines:
Plant December 20, Use only size 30/32 of Ludwig Goliath, Fantastica, Dutch Belle, Apple Blossom, or Maria Goretti
For Easter:
All varieties and sizes are suitable, schedule ship date 6 weeks before Easter
Storage Upon Arrival
Use a low humidity, well-ventilated area. Short-term storage temperature should be 55-60⁰F. Long-term storage or if the sprouts begin to show, lower the temperature to 41⁰ F
Planting and Fertilization
Amaryllis must be planted in a well-drained, pH 6.0-6.5, sterilized planting medium. NEVER USE FRESH MANURE as part of the medium. Normally one bulb is planted per 5 1/2" or 6" (13-15 cm.) standard pot or 3 smaller bulbs in a 8" pot. Plant the bulb with the nose slightly above the rim of the pot - about 1/3 of the bulb will be out of the pot. The use of a plastic pot is preferred. Force bulbs pot to pot on the bench. After planting, water thoroughly. Subsequently, the medium should be kept only slightly moist. Do not to overwater the plant in order to stimulate regrowth of the basal root system. USE TEPID WATER!! Do not water the bulb nose. Initially, amaryllis do not need fertilization. After they are marketed consumers should be advised to fertilize the plants.
Light
Plants should be forced in a low to medium light (1000-5000 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse. It is possible to start bulbs in a dark, temperature-controlled area before the bulbs are placed under lighted conditions.
Temperature
Amaryllis are tropical plants and they can be forced over a wide range of temperatures, but 75-80°F (24-27°C) is preferred. Bottom heat should be used. Average forcing time to market stage of development is 6-8 weeks. It will vary with each cultivar and forcing period. It is also important to note that amaryllis lots are somewhat variable and no guarantee as to flowering time can be given.
Marketing, Harvesting and Storage
Amaryllis should be marketed when the floral stalk is 12" tall. It is desirable to have leaf growth of 6-12" and a second stalk beginning to grow. Do not cold store amaryllis plants or flowers. If they need to be held, place them at 50° F. Whenever possible, plants should be marketed with care tags. The consumer should be informed that amaryllis should be fertilized 1-2 times per month when it is growing. They can be placed outdoors in the pot when the danger of frost has passed. Amaryllis can also be used as cut flowers. They should be cut when the floral buds are colored, but not yet open. To prevent the splitting and outrolling of the cut stem, the flowers can be held in 0125 sucrose for 24 hours at 72°F before shipping.
More Details
Availability
Holland Amaryllis are available from October until April. Because of the large assortment that is presently on the market, it is difficult to give an exact forcing schedule. Generally the amaryllis flower more consistently after January 1. As a rule it takes 4 weeks to flower after shoot emerges.
For Christmas:
Plant November 10, recommended to use Southern Hemisphere bulbs
For Valentines:
Plant December 20, Use only size 30/32 of Ludwig Goliath, Fantastica, Dutch Belle, Apple Blossom, or Maria Goretti
For Easter:
All varieties and sizes are suitable, schedule ship date 6 weeks before Easter
Storage Upon Arrival
Use a low humidity, well-ventilated area. Short-term storage temperature should be 55-60⁰F. Long-term storage or if the sprouts begin to show, lower the temperature to 41⁰ F
Planting and Fertilization
Amaryllis must be planted in a well-drained, pH 6.0-6.5, sterilized planting medium. NEVER USE FRESH MANURE as part of the medium. Normally one bulb is planted per 5 1/2" or 6" (13-15 cm.) standard pot or 3 smaller bulbs in a 8" pot. Plant the bulb with the nose slightly above the rim of the pot - about 1/3 of the bulb will be out of the pot. The use of a plastic pot is preferred. Force bulbs pot to pot on the bench. After planting, water thoroughly. Subsequently, the medium should be kept only slightly moist. Do not to overwater the plant in order to stimulate regrowth of the basal root system. USE TEPID WATER!! Do not water the bulb nose. Initially, amaryllis do not need fertilization. After they are marketed consumers should be advised to fertilize the plants.
Light
Plants should be forced in a low to medium light (1000-5000 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse. It is possible to start bulbs in a dark, temperature-controlled area before the bulbs are placed under lighted conditions.
Temperature
Amaryllis are tropical plants and they can be forced over a wide range of temperatures, but 75-80°F (24-27°C) is preferred. Bottom heat should be used. Average forcing time to market stage of development is 6-8 weeks. It will vary with each cultivar and forcing period. It is also important to note that amaryllis lots are somewhat variable and no guarantee as to flowering time can be given.
Marketing, Harvesting and Storage
Amaryllis should be marketed when the floral stalk is 12" tall. It is desirable to have leaf growth of 6-12" and a second stalk beginning to grow. Do not cold store amaryllis plants or flowers. If they need to be held, place them at 50° F. Whenever possible, plants should be marketed with care tags. The consumer should be informed that amaryllis should be fertilized 1-2 times per month when it is growing. They can be placed outdoors in the pot when the danger of frost has passed. Amaryllis can also be used as cut flowers. They should be cut when the floral buds are colored, but not yet open. To prevent the splitting and outrolling of the cut stem, the flowers can be held in 0125 sucrose for 24 hours at 72°F before shipping.
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