First-Year-Flowering Scheduling Tool
North: grown outdoor flowering window weeks 20-40
South: grown outdoor flowering window weeks 16-40
*Plantings after week 23 finish faster
Viola Halo Golden Yellow
Viola Halo Lemon Frost
Viola Halo Lilac
Viola Halo Sky Blue
Viola Halo Violet
| Suggested Container Size. |
| Container: |
2.5 qt (1 ppp) |
| Propagation Guide |
| Media EC/pH: |
EC 0.80-1.0 mmhos/pH 5.5-5.8 |
| Soil Temperature: |
70-72°F (21-22°C) |
| Rooting Hormone: |
500-750 ppm IBA |
| Mist: |
Moderate for first 24-48 hours, then reduce to low. |
| Fertilization: |
50-75 ppm N at Day 7 |
| Pinching: |
Soft pinch recommended 25-28 days after sticking. |
| Transplanting: |
Liner transplant week |
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| Finishing Guide |
| Media pH: |
5.5-5.8 |
| Temperature: |
Nights: 50 to 55°F (10 to 13°C) Days: 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C) |
| Light Level (fc): |
5,000 to 8,000 |
| Vernalization: |
No |
| Watering: |
Allow media to dry slightly between watering. |
| Fertilization: |
Use a balanced Pansy/Viola fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm. |
| Pinch After Transplant: |
Recommended |
| Plant Growth Regulators: |
PGRs generally not needed |
| Pests and Fungal Diseases: |
Watch for thielaviopsis, pythium, white fly, spider mites. |