Cyclamen by Size

Micro Mini Intermediate Standard Jumbo

Micro Verano Rembrandt XL Mammoth

Mini Winter

Allure

Picasso Super Cyclamen A Full Line-up!

Seed of the cyclamen series listed in this brochure are available through Sakata for shipment effective January 2015. In addition, the following series are available via drop ship directly from The Netherlands. Please contact Sakata or your preferred dealer for more information. Sakata Ornamentals Carino I mini Original I standard P.O. Box 880 Compact I mini Macro I standard Morgan Hill, CA 95038 DaVinci I mini Petticoat I mini 408.778.7758 Michelangelo I mini Merengue I intermediate www.sakataornamentals.com Jive I mini

10.2014 Super Cyclamen A Full Line-up!

Sakata Seed America is proud to offer a complete line of innovative cyclamen series bred by the leading cyclamen experts at Schoneveld Breeding. From mini to jumbo, we’re delivering quality you can count on… Uniformity Rounded plant habit Central blooming Thick flower stems Abundant buds & blooms Long shelf life Enjoy!

Our full line-up of cyclamen delivers long-lasting beauty indoors and out. Micro Verano F1 Cyclamen Micro I P F1 Cyclamen Mini I B P

• Genetically compact Dark Salmon Pink Dark Violet Deep Dark Violet • More tolerant of higher temperatures • Perfect for 2-inch pot production • Well-known for fast and very uniform flowering • A great item for special marketing programs • Excellent for landscape use

MINIMUM GERM: 85% MINIMUM GERM: 85% SEED FORM: Raw SEED FORM: Raw TOTAL CROP TIME: 27 – 28 Weeks TOTAL CROP TIME: 25 – 27 Weeks CONTAINER SIZE: Packs, 2.5 – 3.5" Deep Salmon Flamed Deep Wine Red Light Neon PInk CONTAINER SIZE: Packs, 2.5 – 4" PLANT HEIGHT: 6 – 10" PLANT HEIGHT: 6 – 10" PLANT WIDTH: 6 – 8" PLANT WIDTH: 6 – 8" COLORS / MIXES: 18 / 1 COLORS / MIXES: 20 / 1

Light Salmon PInk Light Violet Light with Eye

Micro Light Violet

Neon Flamed Neon Pink Orchid

Dark Salmon Pink Dark Violet Deep Wine Red Light Salmon PInk Light Violet Neon Flamed Pure White Red Salmon Flamed

Neon Pink Orchid Pink with Eye Pure White Red Salmon Flamed Salmon Red Salmon with Eye Violet Flamed

Salmon Red Spotted Violet Flamed White with Eye Wine Red Wine Red Flamed Wine Red Wine Red Flamed

Verano Light with Eye and Violet Flamed

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4 5 Mini Winter Picasso Silverleaf! F1 Cyclamen Mini I B P F1 Cyclamen Mini I B P

• Intense colors Cream White Dark Salmon Pink Dark Violet • Silvery foliage sets off beautiful, fragrant blooms • Features a more open plant structure • Open plant structure • Suitable for cooler, damper climates • Ideal for outdoors and indoors • Great indoors and thrives outdoors • Perfect for gift-giving and holiday decor • Use for late fall productions MINIMUM GERM: 85% SEED FORM: Raw MINIMUM GERM: 85% Deep Dark Violet Deep Neon Pink Light Neon PInk TOTAL CROP TIME: 27 – 29 Weeks SEED FORM: Raw CONTAINER SIZE: Packs, 4" TOTAL CROP TIME: 26 – 30 Weeks PLANT HEIGHT: 10 – 12" CONTAINER SIZE: Packs, 4" PLANT WIDTH: 6 – 8" PLANT HEIGHT: 8 – 10" COLORS / MIXES: 8 / 1 PLANT WIDTH: 6 – 8" COLORS / MIXES: 20 / 1

Light Salmon PInk Light Violet Neon Flamed

Neon Pink Orchid Pink with Eye Cream White Dark Violet Light with Eye

Pure White Red Salmon Flamed Neon Pink Pure White Red

Picasso Dark Violet

Salmon with Eye Violet Flamed White with Eye Wine Red Flamed Mix

Wine Red Wine Red Flamed Mini Winter Red

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6 7 Allure Rembrandt Silverleaf! F1 Cyclamen Intermediate I B P F1 Cyclamen Intermediate I B P

• A popular choice for growers Cream White Dark Salmon Pink Dark Violet Dark Violet Light with Eye Neon Pink • Offers distinctive silvery foliage on strong, full plants • Suitable for phased growing • Loaded with long-lasting, gorgeous flowers • Offers very uniform flowering—blooms open • Firm flower stems like an explosion of color! MINIMUM GERM: 85% MINIMUM GERM: 85% SEED FORM: Raw SEED FORM: Raw TOTAL CROP TIME: 28 – 30 Weeks TOTAL CROP TIME: 27 – 29 Weeks Light Neon Pink Light Salmon Pink Light Violet Pure White Salmon Red Wine Red CONTAINER SIZE: 4 – 5" CONTAINER SIZE: 4 – 5" PLANT HEIGHT: 10 – 12" PLANT HEIGHT: 10 – 12" PLANT WIDTH: 7 – 9" PLANT WIDTH: 7 – 9" COLORS / MIXES: 6 / 1 COLORS / MIXES: 15 / 1

Neon Flamed Neon Pink Pure White

Red Salmon Flamed Violet Flamed

White with Eye Wine Red Wine Red Flamed

Rembrandt Light with Eye

Allure Light Violet

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8 9 XL Mammoth F1 Cyclamen Standard I P F1 Cyclamen Jumbo I P

• Offers an ideal combination of large blooms on a Cream White Dark Violet Light Salmon PInk • Extremely large blooms compact, rounded plant habit • Attractive rounded plant structure • Strong flower stems • Thick, strong flower stems • Improved for uniformity in timing, size and intensity • Large, strong, sturdy and full—that’s Mammoth! of colors MINIMUM GERM: 85% MINIMUM GERM: 85% SEED FORM: Raw SEED FORM: Raw Magenta Neon Flamed Neon Pink TOTAL CROP TIME: 31 – 33 Weeks TOTAL CROP TIME: 29 – 31 Weeks CONTAINER SIZE: 6 – 7" CONTAINER SIZE: 4.5 – 6" PLANT HEIGHT: 14 – 16" PLANT HEIGHT: 12 – 14" PLANT WIDTH: 9 – 12" PLANT WIDTH: 8 – 10" COLORS / MIXES: 11 / 1 COLORS / MIXES: 16 / 1

Pure White Red Salmon Flamed

XL Red

Violet Flamed Wine Red Flamed

Mammoth Neon Pink

Cream White Dark Salmon Pink Dark Violet Light Salmon PInk Light Violet Light with Eye

Neon Flamed Neon Pink Orchid Pure White Red Salmon Flamed

Violet Flamed White with Eye Wine Red Wine Red Flamed

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10 11 Climate conditions influence the time required to grow our Super Serie. So it is important to take the specific climate conditions at your greenhouse into account when deciding which of our varieties to grow. The climate tables for warm and cool conditions serve as a guide when making your choice for a particular Super Serie variety. Due to the con- siderable variation in regions and climates, possible adjustments to the chart may need to be taken into consideration. Our growing consultants would be happy to advise you for your specific cultivation circumstances. Cool Climates Warm Climates Cool climate conditions can best be compared to the cool to temperate sea climates. Key characteristics here are the relatively Warm climate conditions are those similar to a California coastal or warm sea climate with warm summers and mild, small temperature differences between summer and winter and precipitation throughout the year. In the driest month of the wet winters. In the driest summer month there is an average of 1.5 inches precipitation; in the wettest winter month the year, there is at least 1.25 inches of precipitation, in the warmest month, the average temperature is below 71°F. average is at least three times as much. In the warmest month of the year the average temperature is at least 71°F.

MICRO Pot size: 2.5 – 3.5" Sowing 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 MICRO Pot size: 2.5 – 3.5" Sowing 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 micro Plants per sq yd: 55 – 85 Potting 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 micro Plants per sq yd: 55 – 85 Potting 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Total production time: 27 – 28 wks Flowering 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Total production time: 32 – 34 wks Flowering 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49

VERANO Pot size: 3.5 – 4" Sowing 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 VERANO Pot size: 3.5 – 4" Sowing 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 mini Plants per sq yd: 24 – 34 Potting 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 mini Plants per sq yd: 55 – 65 Potting 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Total production time: 26 – 28 wks Flowering 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Total production time: 31 – 33 wks Flowering 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 1 2

MINI WINTER Pot size: 3.5 – 4" Sowing 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 MINI WINTER Pot size: 3.5 – 4" Sowing 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 mini Plants per sq yd: 55 – 65 Potting 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 mini Plants per sq yd: 24 – 30 Potting 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Total production time: 26 – 30 wks Flowering 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 45 46 48 49 51 52 2 3 4 Total production time: 30 – 34 wks Flowering 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5

PICASSO Pot size: 3.5 – 4" Sowing 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 PICASSO Pot size: 3.5 – 4" Sowing 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 mini Plants per sq yd: 24 – 30 Potting 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 mini Plants per sq yd: 24 – 30 Potting 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 silverleaf Total production time: 27 – 31 wks Flowering 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 46 47 49 50 52 1 3 4 5 silverleaf Total production time: 32 – 35 wks Flowering 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5 6

ALLURE Pot size: 4 – 4.5" Sowing 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ALLURE Pot size: 4 – 4.5" Sowing 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 intermediate Plants per sq yd: 16 – 20 Potting 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 intermediate Plants per sq yd: 16 – 20 Potting 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Total production time: 27 – 29 wks Flowering 25 26 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 45 46 47 49 50 51 Total production time: 30 – 33 wks Flowering 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

REMBRANDT Pot size: 4 – 4.5" Sowing 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 REMBRANDT Pot size: 4 – 4.5" Sowing 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 intermediate Plants per sq yd: 16 – 20 Potting 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 intermediate Plants per sq yd: 16 – 20 Potting 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 silverleaf Total production time: 28 – 30 wks Flowering 25 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 46 47 49 50 silverleaf Total production time: 31 – 34 wks Flowering 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

XL Pot size: 4.5 – 6" Sowing 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 XL Pot size: 4.5 – 6" Sowing 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 standard Plants per sq yd: 14 – 18 Potting 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 standard Plants per sq yd: 14 – 18 Potting 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Total production time: 29 – 31 wks Flowering 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 52 1 2 3 Total production time: 34 – 36 wks Flowering 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

MAMMOTH Pot size: 6 – 7" Sowing 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MAMMOTH Pot size: 6 – 7" Sowing 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 jumbo Plants per sq yd: 10 – 15 Potting 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 jumbo Plants per sq yd: 10 – 15 Potting 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Total production time: 31 – 33 wks Flowering 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 45 46 48 49 50 51 Total production time: 36 – 38 wks Flowering 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3

12 13 Cultural Information

Botanical name: Cyclamen persicum Fertilization: Before feeding young plants, always check the soil Humidity: Maintain humidity levels between 50 – 60% with Crop Protection: Minimum Germination Rate: 85% pH and EC levels. Begin fertilizing four to five weeks after sowing good air circulation over the Cyclamen crop. Maximum levels Potential diseases— Seed Product Form: Raw with a balanced feed of all elements with an N:K ratio of 1:1. should not exceed 85%, especially at night. Botrytis Growth regulation: Young plant growth can be controlled with Fertilization: One week after transplanting, fertilize with a Colletotrichum acutatum Plug Culture: 12 – 14 weeks (288 tray) higher levels of potassium, and low levels of phosphorous, well-balanced blend of all elements with an N:K ration of 1:1. Cylindrocarpon destructans Erwinia chrysanthemi Germination depending on the growth stage and variety. Also, a temperature After two weeks, more potassium may be added to a N:K ratio Fusarium oxysporum Single sow seed into 288 trays using a sterile and well-drained drop during the last two weeks of plug growth (negative DIF of 5 – of 1:2, with the irrigation water EC of 1.0 – 1.8 (including the EC Pythium media with a pH of 5.6 – 6.0. Cover the seed lightly with 10°F (3 – 7°C) from one hour before sunrise to two past will aid level of the water). It is recommended to fertilizer with potassium Phytophthora vermiculite to aid in moisture retention. Water to a moisture level in keeping plants well-toned. nitrate and calcium nitrate-based fertilizers with minor elements added to ensure steady, healthy plant growth. TSWV/INSV 5 (saturated). Cyclamen require dark conditions with high humidity. Fungicides: Preventative fungicide applications for stem and root Completely wrap trays with black poly and place in a dark germ diseases are recommended. Always follow label directions. *Note: Regularly scheduled pH and EC soil tests will greatly Potential insects— chamber with temperature and humidity controls. assist in determining when and how much fertilizer should be Broad mites Cyclamen production requires very clean and sanitary growing Thrips Media: pH 5.6 – 6.0 irrigated over Cyclamen crops. environments. Always utilize the best growing practices by using Fungus gnats EC 0.5 new trays, pots; wash and sanitize benches, floors and equipment; When plants begin to size up, fill the containers and begin Shore Flies Temperature: 64°F (18°C) try to eliminate all sources of algae; initiate scouting techniques reaching the outside container edges, do not increase the rate Caterpillar (Duponchelia) for damaging insects, especially fungus gnats, shore flies and (EC) of fertilizer as this will cause excessive plant growth. Soil EC Light: Cyclamen require total darkness for uniform germination. Greenfly thrips which are carriers of known diseases and viruses. levels should be in the .75 – 1.25 range. Cover the plug trays with black poly to avoid any light exposure. Other diseases and insects may also occur. We highly recom- Flowering period: Cyclamen flowering depends on several Moisture level: Saturated (level 5). Transplant to finish: 17 – 20 weeks mend weekly plant inspections (scouting). Consult your crop factors, including variety, temperature and humidity levels, light protections specialist for the correct diagnoses, recommended Humidity: 100% Transplanting intensity, pot size and the time of year. Cyclamen flower best pesticides and rates. Always follow label directions. Fill finished containers to the top of the rim, mounding over very 25 – 33 weeks after sowing. When temperatures becomes too Period after germination; plug bulking slightly, with a well-drained organic media. Keep plugs sufficiently high (>85°F, 30°C), or too low (<53°F, 12°C), flowering could be Recommended pot sizes Remove plug trays from the germ chamber when 25% or more moist. Do not transplant dry plugs. Plants should have at least delayed by two to four weeks. of the seeds show radicle emergence—approximately day 21 – three leaves. Growth regulation: Under certain environmental conditions, SerieS cool Regions Warm Regions Group 28. Place on raised benches in the greenhouse for optimum air inch cm inch cm Transplant Super Series Micro, Verano, Compact, Picasso, Allure foliage stems may stretch, as will flower stems at finishing. Wide circulation. and Rembrandt varieties with the corm sitting on top of the planting differences in day and night temperatures, combined with high Micro 2.5 – 3 6 – 8 2.5 – 3 6 – 8 Micro Media: pH 5.6 – 6.0 media. Do not bury the corm! Transplant Super Series XL and humidity levels can cause this. A gradual increase of night Verano 2.5 – 4 6 – 10.5 3.5 – 4.5 4 – 4.5 Mini EC 0.5 – 0.7 Mammoth varieties with the corm half-way into the planting temperatures, with a negative DIF one hour before sunrise, will Picasso 3.5 – 4.5 9 – 11 4 – 5 10 – 12 Mini media. Do not bury the corm! Avoid stressing the plants in the Temperature: First 3 – 4 weeks after germination, maintain between help maintain foliage and flower stems at the desired length and early stages of growth. Allure 4 – 5 10 – 12 4 – 5 10 – 12 Intermediate 62 – 64°F (17 – 18°C). Then gradually allow the temperatures to the plants will remain more compact and toned. If managing decrease to 59 – 61°F (15 – 16°C). Media: pH 5.6 – 6.0 fertilization, moisture levels, and temperature does not result in Rembrandt 4 – 5 10 – 12 4 – 5 10 – 12 Intermediate EC 0.5 – 0.7 adequate control, growth regulators can be applied. Light: After germination, maintain light levels at 1500 foot-candles XL 4.5 – 6 11 – 15 5.5 – 6.5 14 – 16 Standard (15,000 lux), gradually increasing to 3500 foot-candles (35,000 Temperature: For the first three weeks, maintain at 64°F (18°C). Spacing: Plants may be grown pot-tight until the foliage reaches Mammoth 5 – 7 12 – 17 5 – 7 12 – 17 Large lux). Use a whitening agent on greenhouse roofs if necessary. When roots have grown to the sides of the container, the the edges of the pots. Space pots once foliage begins to almost temperature can be decreased to 58 – 62°F (14 – 16°C). touch between plants, as this will allow for good air circulation Moisture level: If possible, only irrigate the plug trays in the and assist in preventing diseases. morning hours to ensure a drying-out period before nightfall. Light: After transplanting and for the first 3 weeks, provide shade Water up to a level 4 (wet), and dry down to a level 3 (moist). if light levels go above 4000 foot-candles (40,000 lux). Light levels below 2000 foot-candles (20,000 lux) may inhibit bud Humidity: Immediately after placing plug trays on the bench, initiation. cover with cheesecloth and mist occasionally to ensure ~80% humidity levels. This will also aid in pushing off the seed coat Moisture level: To ensure good, early root development, maintain from the emerging cotyledons and allow unhindered growth. moisture level 4 (wet), and allow to dry to level 3 (moist) for the first week. Then gradually allow the media to dry to a level 2 (medium) before watering to a level 4. Irrigating is best done in the morning to allow the plants to dry down before night-time hours.

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