First-Year-Flowering Scheduling Tool
Eupatorium purpureum Euphoria™
North: grown outdoor flowering window weeks 28-40
South: grown outdoor flowering window weeks 19-27
*Transplant after week 26 leads to much delayed finish. Crops should be scheduled to finish before week 36
Eupatorium purpureum Euphoria™ Ruby
| Suggested Container Size. |
| Container: |
2.5 qt (1 ppp) |
| Propagation Guide |
| Media EC/pH: |
EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2 |
| Soil Temperature: |
70-72°F (21-22°C) |
| Rooting Hormone: |
500 ppm IBA |
| Mist: |
Low to moderate |
| Fertilization: |
50 ppm N starting at Day 7 |
| Pinching: |
Yes, pinch once in propagation around Day 21. |
| Transplanting: |
Liner transplant week |
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| Finishing Guide |
| Media pH: |
5.8-6.2 |
| Temperature: |
Nights: 55 to 60°F (13 to 16°C) Days: 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C) |
| Light Level (fc): |
5,000 to 8,000 |
| Vernalization: |
No |
| Daylength: |
long day obligate |
| Watering: |
Allow media to dry moderately between watering. |
| Fertilization: |
Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 175 ppm. |
| Pinch After Transplant: |
One pinch, two to three weeks after transplant. |
| Plant Growth Regulators: |
PGRs generally not needed |
| Pests and Fungal Diseases: |
Aphids, white fly, spider mites |