• 2, 3, and 5 gallon containers – for homeowners and landscapers who “want it now” and are willing to pay for it!

Proper temperature(s) for stage(s) of growth for spring crop

• Start warm (55-65 degrees) for good root establishment
• After root establishment, gradually cool down and harden off plants in preparation for moving outside
• Late March to early April, move outside – you will need 2-3 nights of temperatures in the upper 30’s to low 40’s

Watering and Fertilization – “You can’t water too much, just too often!”

• Allow to dry out between waterings
• Water thoroughly and uniformly when watering is necessary
• Use a high quality water soluble or slow release commercial fertilizer
• Tone down by late summer or prior to flowering for summer flowering species
• Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers!
• Closely monitor ph of both soil mix and water!

Pinching and pruning – most species require very little pruning during the production cycle

• Cut back tall or leggy plants at planting time
• It may be necessary to root prune some heavily rooted bare root plants
• ‘Open up’ roots of pot bound plugs at planting time
• If plants become excessively tall or leggy thin and cut back to maintain quality
• ‘Dead Head’ spent blooms

INSECT and DISEASE CONTROL:

FIRST – Identify the problem

THEN – Apply:

1. The Proper Pesticide

2. At The Proper Rate

3. At The Proper Time

“ALWAYS READ THE LABEL!”

Public (& Private) ENEMY #1

“Remember you are growing ‘Trophy Plants’”

“Not plants for trophies!”

Production area

• Greenhouses and ‘Cold Frames’
• Outdoor growing areas (usually on ground cloth) – great for summer/fall crops
• Combination of the above

“Have a Great Season!”

Larry J. Houser Phone: 317-769-6633

8355 East 250 South Email: lho2436619@aol.com

Zionsville, IN 46077

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