First-Year-Flowering Scheduling Tool
Nepeta subsessilis Prelude™
North: grown outdoor flowering window weeks 21-30
South: grown outdoor flowering window weeks 15-23
Nepeta subsessilis Prelude™ Purple
Nepeta subsessilis Prelude™ Blue
| Suggested Container Size. |
| Container: |
2.5qt (1) |
| 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: |
500-1,000 ppm IBA |
| Mist: |
Moderate |
| Fertilization: |
50-75 ppm N |
| Pinching: |
Recommended. |
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| Finishing Guide |
| Media pH: |
5.8-6.2 |
| Temperature: |
Nights: 55 to 70°F (13 to 21°C) Days: 60 to 80°F (15 to 27°C) |
| Light Level (fc): |
5,000 to 8,000 |
| Vernalization: |
No |
| Watering: |
Allow media to dry moderately between watering. |
| Fertilization: |
Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm. |
| Pinch After Transplant: |
Not necessary when pinched in liner. |
| Plant Growth Regulators: |
Use B-Nine/Cycocel 2,500/800 ppm to control height |
| Pests and Fungal Diseases: |
Aphids, white fly, spider mites |