Rudbeckia hirta Arania Yellow with brown eye

Life cycle Annual Family/origin Asteraceae/North America Popular uses Outdoor containers, pots and suitable for landscape beds and garden Mature plant height 30-35 cm (12-14") Mature plant width 25-30 cm (10-12") Pot size 12-17 cm (5-7”) Plants per pot 1 per 12-17 cm (5-7”) 3 plants in large pots Sun exposure Sun Water requirements Reduced, avoid wet conditions Flowering time Entire growing season. Frost tender Arania Media Use a well-drained, porous media is best to prevent over watering Growth regulators pH 5.8-6.2. Daminozide (Dazide, B-Nine) EC 0.5-1.8 (50-150 ppm) Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) Growing temperature Start at 18-20ºC (64-68ºF) lower the temperature after root Common Diseases at 16-18°C (60-64°F) Pythium, Botrytis, Fusarium, Rhizoctonia Light Maintain a 14-16 hour day if growing pre March and natural Common Pests long day conditions. Plants that do Thrips, Aphids, Sciara not receive sufficient day length will form rosettes and flowering Pinching will be delayed No need Fertilizer needs Balanced N:P:K fertilizer as needed is recommended; use calcium based with extra magnesium fertilizers EC 1.8-2.2 (100-200 ppm) Crop time 15-18 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. 65-050221 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, Rudbeckia hirta Arania Plug Production

Seed forms Raw Seed count 1,400-1,500 seeds/gram (39,200-42,000 seeds/ oz.) Varies by lot! Recommended plug size 264-128 Seeds cell 2-4 Vermiculite cover Light Stage 1 Days to germinate 7-14 days, Media pH 5.5 to 6.3; Germination Moisture: keep medium saturated, moisture level 5 RV >90-95% Temperature: 20-22°C (68-72°F) growing medium temperature Fertilization EC 0.5-1 (50-75 ppm) Stage 2 Reduce moisture levels to obtain moisture level 4 optimum root Stem and cotyledon penetration and to prevent fungal diseases Prevent wet foliage after nightfall Temperature: 18-20°C (65-68°F) Fertilization: EC 0.5-1 (50-75 ppm) Stage 3 Moisture: reduce moisture levels and allow medium to dry slightly Growth and development between watering but not allow plants to wilt. Moisture level 3 Temperature: 18-20°C (65-68°F) Fertilization: as stage 2 To prevent stretching alternate with potassium nitrate at. Fertilizers: EC 1.4-1.8 / (100-150 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. Moisture level 2-3 Temperature: 16-18°C (60-65°F) Fertilization: see stage 3 Plug crop time 4-5 weeks Approximate finish time 10-13 weeks Special tips Rudbeckia flowered based on daylight accumulation. In low light areas supplemental lighting of 4,000-6,500 lux (400-650 fc) is advisable. Supplementary lighting is beneficial to seedling production in low light conditions. below 16 °C can be a cause for red colouring of leaves.

66-220421 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, Rudbeckia hirta Kokardia Yellow with brown ring

Life cycle Annual Family/origin Asteraceae/North America Popular uses Outdoor containers, pots and suitable for landscape beds and garden Mature plant height 35-40 cm (14-16") Mature plant width 25-30 cm (10-12") Pot size 12-17 cm (5-7”) Plants per pot 1 per 12-17 cm (5-7”) 3 plants in large pots Sun exposure Sun Water requirements Reduced, avoid wet conditions Flowering time Entire growing season. Frost tender Kokardia Media Use a well-drained, porous media is best to prevent over watering Growth regulators pH 5.8-6.2. Daminozide (Dazide, B-Nine) EC 0.5-1.8 (50-150 ppm) Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) Growing temperature Start at 18-20ºC (64-68ºF) lower the temperature after root Common Diseases at 16-18°C (60-64°F) Pythium, Botrytis, Fusarium, Rhizoctonia Light Maintain a 14-16 hour day if growing pre March and natural Common Pests long day conditions. Plants that do Thrips, Aphids, Sciara not receive sufficient day length will form rosettes and flowering Pinching will be delayed No need Fertilizer needs Balanced N:P:K fertilizer as needed is recommended; use calcium based with extra magnesium fertilizers EC 1.8-2.2 (100-200 ppm) Crop time 10-12 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. 67-220421 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, Rudbeckia hirta Kokardia Plug Production

Seed forms Raw Seed count 1,400-1,500 sds/gr (39,200-42.000 sds/oz) Varies by lot! Recommended plug size 264-128 Seeds cell 2-4 Vermiculite cover Light Stage 1 Days to germinate 7-14 days, Media pH 5.5 to 6.3; Germination Moisture: keep medium saturated, moisture level 5 RV >90-95% Temperature: 20-22°C (68-72°F) growing medium temperature Fertilizer level: EC 0.5-1 (50-75 ppm) Stage 2 Reduce moisture levels to obtain moisture level 4 optimum root Stem and cotyledon penetration and to prevent fungal diseases Prevent wet foliage after nightfall Temperature: 18-20°C (65-68°F) Fertilizer level: EC 0.5-1 (50-75 ppm) Stage 3 Moisture: reduce moisture levels and allow medium to dry slightly Growth and development between watering but not allow plants to wilt. Moisture level 3 Temperature: 18-20°C (65-68°F) Fertilization: as stage 2 To prevent stretching alternate with potassium nitrate at Fertilizers: EC 1.4-1.8 / (100-150 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. Moisture level 2-3 Temperature: 16-18°C (60-65°F) Fertilization: see stage 3 Plug crop time 4-5 weeks Approximate finish time 5-7 weeks Special tips Rudbeckia flowered based on daylight accumulation. In low light areas supplemental lighting of 4,000-6,500 lux (400-650 fc) is advisable. Supplementary lighting is beneficial to seedling production in low light conditions. below 16°C can be a cause for red coloring of leaves

68-220421 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,