REGIONAL REVIEW Maria Bolinger Territory Manager, Southeast & Southwest
"The Early Elegance family is an excellent choice for early color in southern states. "This four-color family is a reliable season opener that is ready to ship by Week 45, even in the South! All four colors feature large, show-stopping bracts that are perfect in mixes. Display them as a Red/White duo or Red/White/Pink trio. For high utility, they can’t be beat! Use them in every size, from packs, minis and up to 8"."
Early Elegance Marble
POINSETTIA POINTER:
“Early Elegance fills the need for early sales, high yield and ease of growing. It boasts excellent colors, especially Marble, which is the most vivid on the market.” – Lauren Blume
CULTURE THAT WORKS Propagation • Roots rapidly; plant from a liner at 22-24 days. • Apply rooting hormone at the base of cutting. • Start feed program at day 7.
Growing On • Grows steadily once the branches develop and exhibits consistent slow growth throughout the crop until color begins. • Northern Climate: Apply Cycocel spray at 500-750 ppm. • Southern Climate: Can use Cycocel spray up to 750-1,000 ppm; use B-Nine/Cycocel tank mixes with caution in the South and not at all in the North. • Low-rate Micro Bonzi drenches can be applied after October 1, but use caution with rates and volume, as these are sensitive to PGR. Late Growing Stages • Requires continuous feed until finish. • Reduce feed levels if media EC increases too rapidly. • High EC at finish can result in root damage, reduced shelf life and possible Pythium . • Reducing temperatures at finish can help with color retention and shelf life. • A Bonzi application (1 ppm drench or 5 ppm spray) can be applied at the very end of the crop at first pollen shed to increase the shelf life and retain the cyathia.
• May not require PGR application in propagation. • Plant into the finished container when well rooted. • Feed aggressively; failure to feed early enough will result in yellowing and hardening. Early Finished Growth • Pinch early: at day 14-16 from a liner; at day 24-26 for direct stick. • Low-vigor varieties require less PGR for growth control. • Apply light PGR when branches are 1-1.5 in. (2.5-4 cm) using Cycocel spray at 500-750 ppm.
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