Production Schedule

Production Schedule
Although production practices may vary statewide, there are some "basic" guidelines in producing a Christmas crop of poinsettias. The following is a brief outline for 6" pinched plants in the 8-9 week response group:

Day to Finish Date Optimum Night Temp. F Comments

98 9/1 67 Pan rooted cuttings, drench with fungicide, apply granular insecticide.

84 9/14 67 Pinch to 4-6 nodes.

77 9/21 62-64 Apply growth regulator.

68 9/30 67 Drench with fungicide.

50 10/18 67 Shoots should be one half of final length. If too tall apply growth regulator.

40 10/28 67 Plants should begin to show color.

37 10/31 65 Drench with fungicide, watch for Botrytis.

21 11/15 65 Adjust night temperature to accelerate or slow growth.

7 12/1 62 Stop fertilizing to avoid bract burn.

0 12/7 62 Sale date

Note: Guidelines may vary according to location, environmental conditions and/or stage of growth.

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Day to Finish	Date	Optimum Night Temp. F	Comments
98	9/1	67	Pan rooted cuttings, drench with fungicide, apply granular insecticide.
84	9/14	67	Pinch to 4-6 nodes.
77	9/21	62-64	Apply growth regulator.
68	9/30	67	Drench with fungicide.
50	10/18	67	Shoots should be one half of final length. If too tall apply growth regulator.
40	10/28	67	Plants should begin to show color.
37	10/31	65	Drench with fungicide, watch for Botrytis.
21	11/15	65	Adjust night temperature to accelerate or slow growth.
7	12/1	62	Stop fertilizing to avoid bract burn.
0	12/7	62	Sale date