First-Year-Flowering Scheduling Tool
Helianthus salicifolius Autumn Gold
North: grown outdoor flowering window weeks 35-40
South: grown outdoor flowering window weeks 35-40
Helianthus salicifolius Autumn Gold
| Suggested Container Size. |
| Container: |
4 qt (1 ppp) |
| Propagation Guide |
| Media EC/pH: |
EC 0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2 |
| Soil Temperature: |
70-74°F (21-23°C) |
| Rooting Hormone: |
500 ppm IBA |
| Mist: |
Low |
| Fertilization: |
Feed at 100 ppm N after 9 days |
| Pinching: |
Pinch once shoots elongate for best branching. |
| Transplanting: |
Liner transplant week |
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| Finishing Guide |
| Media pH: |
5.8-6.2 |
| Temperature: |
55 to 70°F (13 to 21°C) |
| Light Level (fc): |
5,000 to 8,000 |
| Vernalization: |
No |
| Watering: |
Low to moderate |
| Fertilization: |
Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 ppm N. |
| Pinch After Transplant: |
Typically not necessary if plants were pinched in the liner. |
| Plant Growth Regulators: |
PGRs generally not needed |
| Pests and Fungal Diseases: |
Very pest and disease resistant. |