Celosia Plumosa Fashion Look

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Life Cycle:Annual

Familiy, Origin:Amaranthaceae, tropics from Africa and South America

Sitelocation:Full sun

Garden Height:35 cm，13,78 inch

Crop Time:Plug crop: 4-5 weeks; Flowering pots: 11-12 weeks

Sell Period:up to May

Seed Form:Coated Seed

Seed Count:1200 K/g

Sowing Method:1 seed per plug, sowing directly into final pots is recommended.

Germination:Stage I and II: 7-14 days at 22-25 °C; Stage III: 18-20 °C; Stage IV: 17-18 °C in media with low soluble salt levels and pH: 5.5-6.0. Requires light for germination. Cover seed lightly with vermiculite after sowing. Keep soil slightly moist but not wet.

Plug Culture:From Stage II reduce the moisture, but the plug should not dry out. Do not let soluble salt level rise above 0,75 EC. Start fertilization at 50 ppm nitrogen in a well balanced formula. During Stage III and Stage IV fertilization levels can be increased up to 150-200 ppm.

Growing On:4-5 weeks after sowing transplant 1 plant into a pack or pot (9-12 cm).

Media:Use a well-drained, growing substrate with 15-30 % clay, 1,5-2 kg/m3 complete balanced fertilizer, iron-chelate, micronutrients, pH: 5.5-6.0.

Temperature:Grow at 18-20 °C. At the end of the cultivation time decrease the temperature to 16 °C. Avoid temperatures below 16 °C, because Celosia needs warm temperatures to grow.

Fertilization:Moderate fertilization levels are required. Fertilize the crop weekly with 150-200 ppm nitrogen, using a complete balanced fertilizer. Avoid high ammonium and high nitrogen levels. Prevent magnesium deficiency by applying magnesium sulphate (0,025 %) 1-2 times and in case of iron deficiency apply iron-chelate for 1-2 times.