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Lathyrus odoratus Villa Roma series – Dwarf Sweet

Life cycle Annual Family/origin Leguminosae Popular uses Outdoor containers, pots and packs, suitable for landscape beds and garden. Mature height 20-30 cm (6-12”) Mature plant width 15-25 cm (6-10”) Pot size 10 cm (4”) 15 cm (6”) per pot 3 per 10 cm (4”) 5-6 per 15 cm (6”) 8-12 in a hanging basket depending on size evenly spaced in the pots Pink Sun exposure Full sun-partial shades Growth regulators: Water requirements Normal Daminozide (Dazide, B-Nine) Flowering time Late spring-summer Media A well-drained, porous media is Common Diseases: best to prevent over watering Botrytis and Powdery mildew pH 5.5-6.2 EC 1.4-1.8 (100-150 ppm) Common Pests: Growing temperature Start at 18-20ºC (64-68ºF) Lower the temperature after root at 15-18°C (59-64°F) Pinching Avoid wet conditions at night No need Light N/A Fertilizer needs Well balanced complete fertilizer and avoid ammoniacal forms of nitrogen EC 1.4-1.8 (100-150 ppm) Crop time 15-16 weeks Hardiness zone N/A

Cultural information is issued as a guide to growers based on our own trial experience. It is not intended as a blueprint for growing. 37-011019 Any chemicals referred to should be used only in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and local regulations. Text is subject to typing or printing errors, odoratus Villa Roma series – Dwarf Plug Production

Seed forms Raw-Pro Seed count 12 sds/gr (330 sds/oz) Varies by lot! cell Depending of pot size or plug size Vermiculite cover Cover with thick layer (7-10 mm) Stage 1 Use a low nutrient sowing compost. Sweet Pea seedlings are sensitive to Germination high nutrient concentration Media pH 5.5 to 6.3 Moisture: keep medium saturated Soil medium temperature: 20-22°C (68-72°F) Fertilizer EC levels: 0.5-1 Stage 2 Reduce moisture levels to obtain optimum root penetration and to prevent Stem and cotyledon fungal diseases. Prevent wet foliage after nightfall Temperature: 18-20°C (65-68°F) Fertilizer level: EC 1.2-1.5 (100-175 ppm) Stage 3 Moisture: reduce moisture levels and allow medium to dry slightly Growth and development between watering but do not allow plants to wilt Temperature: 18-20°C (65-68°F) Fertilizers: as stage 2. To prevent stretching alternate with potassium nitrate at EC 1.2-1.5 (100-175 ppm) Stage 4 Moisture: reduce moisture levels and allow medium to dry slightly Ready for transplanting between watering but do not allow plants to wilt Temperature: 16-18°C (60-65°F) Fertilizers: see stage 3 Plug crop time 5 weeks Approximate finish time 10-11 weeks Special tips It is essential to maintain a good moisture throughout production. Plants should never dry out but some air is needed in the substrate as well, it should not be heavy and saturated. A balance is needed

38-011019 Cultural information is issued as a guide to growers based on our own trial experience. It is not intended as a blueprint for growing. Any chemicals referred to should be used only in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and local regulations. Text is subject to typing or printing errors,