CUTTINGS AND PROPAGATION
Root Disease Control:
Stick unrooted cuttings into media containing RootShield® Granules, or Drench with RootShield® WP approximately 7-10 days after sticking. If using Oasis® products, wait to apply RootShield until the next stage- transplanting into finish pots.
Rate: 1.25 lb/cu.yd. (Granules)
4 oz./100gal. (WP)
Fungus Gnat Control:
Apply NemaShield® for fungus gnat control within the first week after sticking.
After two weeks, make a second application at the same rate.
Rate: One 100 million packet/2200 sq. ft.
Start Molt-X® applications as early as possible where history or experience has shown fungus gnat infestation is expected. Apply to control fungus gnats using 1/2 pint of mixed solution per 6 inch pot every 7 days for three weeks.
Rate: 8oz/100 gallons
Foliar Disease Control:
Spray CEASE® as a preventative for Botrytis, powdery mildew and bacterial diseases.
Rate: 4 qt/100 gal. every 7 days
Insect Control:
At the first sign of insects (egg hatch or first instars) apply BotaniGard ES or 22WP at 5 to 10 day intervals. If pest pressure is high, combine initial applications with a contact insecticide and reduce the spray interval for BotaniGard to 3 to 5 days.
Rate: Whiteflies, Aphids, Mealybugs -- 0.5 - 1qt (or lb)/100 gal. Thrips -- 1 - 2qt (lb)/100 gal.
Other Labeled Insects -- 0.5 - 2qt (lb)/100 gal.