Grower Facts
Linaria Enchantment(Linaria hybrida)

Germination：Enchantment Linaria germinates very fast (2 to 3 days). Germinate under cool temperatures and remove from germination chamber immediately to avoid excessive seedling stretch.

Plug Production
Media：Use a well-drained, disease-free, soilless medium with a pH of 5.5 to 6.2 and a medium initial nutrient charge (EC =0.75 mmhos/cm with a 1:2 extraction).
Sowing：Enchantment Linaria is offered as multi-seeded pellets. Each multi-seeded pellet will generally yield 2 to 3 seedlings. Plug tray sizes from 406 to 288 cells. Cover the seed lightly with coarse vermiculite. Germination takes 2 to 3 days.

Temperature
Germination: 65 to 68oF (18 to 20oC)
Cotyledon stage: 65 to 72oF (18 to 22oC)
True leaves: 65 to 70oF (18 to 21oC)
Hold plugs: 62 to 65oF (16 to 18oC)

Light
Stage one:Light is not required, but significantly improves seedling quality since hypocotyls can elongate rapidly under dark condition.
After germination:1,000 to 2,500 f.c. (10,000 to 3,0000 Lux)
Seedling maturity:Up to 5,000 f.c. (54,000 Lux) if temperature can be controlled.
Humidity:Maintain 95% relative humidity until radicles emerge.
Soil Moisture:Keep soil moisture high until radicle emergence, then reduce moisture levels after the radicle penetrates the medium. Do not allow the seedlings to wilt.

Fertilizing
At radicle emergence :50 to 75 ppm N from 14-0-14 or 13-2-13, alternating with 20-10-20 type fertilizer.
As cotyledons expand:Increase to 100 to 150 ppm N.
Growth Regulators:Stage 1 PGR is key to producing high quality plugs. Spray Bonzi 2 ppm right after radicle emergence to control rapid hypocotyl elongation. A second application of Bonzi 5ppm spray should be applied about 7 to 10 days later.

Growing On to Finish
Media:Use a well-drained, disease-free, soilless medium with a pH of 5.5 to 6.2 and a medium initial nutrient charge.
Temperature:Nights: 50 to 60°F (10 to 16°C)， Days: 55 to 65°F (13 to 18°C) When grown under cooler temperatures,Enchantment Linaria has more intense flower color and fragrance.
Light:Maintain light levels as high as possible while maintaining recommended temperatures.
Irrigation:Avoid both excessive watering and drought. Do not allow plants to wilt.
Fertilizer:150-200 ppm N once a week, alternating between 15-5-15 and 20-10-20 type fertilizers.
Growth Regulators:Best Treatment (Based on Trials in Elburn, IL): Use a Bonzi 10 ppm spray one week after transplanting to control main shoot elongation while allowing secondary shoots to develop. Once secondary shoots reach about 1.5 in. (4 cm), spray with Bonzi at 20-30 ppm. Repeat Bonzi spray if necessary. Bonzi spray will strengthen the stems and make the flower color more intense.
Alternate Treatment:A tank mix of B-Nine 2,500 ppm and ccc 300 to 500 ppm spray can significantly reduce plant height. However, the plant stems are not as strong as those with Bonzi treatment.
Pinching:Pinching is not necessary to promoting branching. However, since Linaria grows rapidly, pinching can be done if PGRs are not applied on time, especially under warmer conditions. If the plants get too big prior to PGR application, pinching or shearing the main stems back will yield fuller plants without significant flower delay.
Crop Scheduling:Sow to transplant (400-288 cell plug tray): 4 to 5 weeks For Autumn sowing in warm climates, sow in mid to late Autumn when temperatures begin to moderate. Sowing in late Summer or early Autumn when temperatures are very high will make plants grow too quickly and the height will be difficult to control.

Common Problems
Insects: Aphids
Diseases: No serious problems