CHRISTMAS EVE RED Early Season, Superior Color
REGIONAL REVIEW Manda Vuksanaj Territory Manager, Pacific Region
Christmas Eve Red is a strong, early-season, vivid red variety with superior color retention and long-lasting shelf life. Its upright, narrow habit and medium bract size make it an ideal variety for higher density production and shipping. Eve works well in 6-in.(15-cm) pots and times perfectly for Thanksgiving. Available as a mini cutting!
" Eve is the one-two knockout punch for a low-cost, high-quality poinsettia. "This efficient, modern poinsettia looks amazing with all bracts up on top. When grown under natural conditions, Eve can be produced to have a seamless delivery from early-Week 46 until well past Week 49, with a similar habit and sturdy stems with large flowers."
7 WEEKS
NARROW MINI AVAILABLE
VIGOR
POINSETTIA POINTER:
“Christmas Eve Red is an early variety that grows very little in late October and November.” – Lauren Blume
CULTURE THAT WORKS Propagation • Roots rapidly; plant from liner at 19-21 days; apply rooting hormone to base of cutting. • Uses feed aggressively; start feed program around day 7. Failure to feed early enough will result in yellowing. • High vigor level; will require PGR application in propagation; 500-750 ppm Cycocel spray at day 15-20 and can be repeated if necessary. • Plant from liners to finished container when well rooted to prevent stretch. Early Finished Growth • Must be pinched early: at day 14-16 from a liner; at day 24-26 for direct stick; failure to pinch early will result in uneven branching. • Apply light PGR when branches are 1-1.5 in. (2.5-4 cm) using Cycocel spray at 500-750 ppm; recommended to even out the branches. • Branching occurs rapidly after pinch; PGR may be needed at 7 days. • Very upright habit; can go to final spacing very early if needed; rings can be avoided, even in large pots.
Growing On • Grows aggressively when branches develop; strong growth through mid-October, then slows as finish approaches. • Northern Climate: PGR limited to Cycocel spray at 500-1,000 ppm. • Southern Climate: Use 1-2 spray applications of B-Nine (1,000 ppm)/ Cycocel (500 ppm) before September 20. • Late PGR applications: Cycocel spray 500-750 ppm, end October 10. • Micro Bonzi drenches can begin in early October through October 15; Eve is an early variety that will grow very little in late October and November. Late Growing Stages • Feed continuously until finish. Watch media EC and reduce feed levels to avoid rapid increase; indicates plants' need for nutrition is waning. • High EC at finish can result in root damage, reduced shelf life and possible Pythium . • Can be held cool to target week 50-51 sales; avoid dew point to prevent Botrytis . •
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