Fast Finish, High Impact:Hibiscus and Roses

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Why Hibiscus moscheutos?

Why Hibiscus moscheutos?

Wide Hardiness Range

Zones 4 – 10

Consumer Awareness New Breeding

Bareroot

Recommended for 3 gallon and larger containers

Larger, more vigorous starter plant

Only 1 trim needed

Recommend for the Northern Region

Choosing Input Material

Liners

Recommended for 2 gallon and smaller

containers

Actively growing

Multiple trims may be needed for larger than

2gal size

Recommend for the Southern Region

Bareroot = North / 3gal or Larger

Liners = South / 2gal or Smaller

Choosing Input Material

Bareroot

1. Unpack and ensure roots are still moist

2. If extremely dry, soak roots in water for a few hours

3. If holding, store bareroot in a cooler between 35-40oF

4. Do not store for more than 10 days

Receiving Material

Liners

1. Unpack and ensure material is well watered

2. Remove any damaged or dead foliage

3. Shift to desired container size as soon as possible

4. If holding, make sure to monitor closely to avoid unwanted stretching

Growing On

1. Plant crops directly outdoors; protect from frost as needed

2. Planting depth1. Liners – top of the root ball even with the

surrounding media

2. Bareroot – crown slightly below the soil level

3. Root trimming; 3-4” radius

4. Closely monitor early watering

5. pH: 5.5 - 6.0

6. EC: 1.0 - 1.5

Key Points for Success1. Never let plants wilt from lack of

water

2. 12hr Minimum Day Length

3. 68oF Minimum Night Temperatures

4. Dark foliaged varieties require full sun

• Plant:• North - May to Early June• South - Mid-April to May

• Trims: • Pinch back to 3-5 nodes• Allow 6 weeks from trim to flower

• Flowering:• North - July through September• South - June through August

• Turn time• North

• Liner > 2gal: 14-16 weeks• Bareroot > 3gal: 12-14 weeks

• South• Liner > 2gal: 10-12 weeks

Production Timing

1. White Fly

2. Saw Fly

3. Japanese Beetles

Use best IPM practices and follow labeled instructions

Potential Pests

1. Pick the right input for your location & desired finish size

2. Start and finish your crop outdoors

3. Schedule your trims

4. Keep your eye on new introductions

Key Points for ROI

Success!

Questions?

Fast Finish, High Impact:

Roses

Why Roses?

Wide Hardiness Range

Zones 3-11Numerous Markets Fast Finish Times

Why Roses?

Container & Hanging Basket Market

BIG BOX – high impulse - high turn – ready-to-enjoy

IGC – unique colors and uses -green gifting – can tolerate higher price point

LANDSCAPERS – Commercial container plantings – high impact, low maintenance

Bred & selected for container performance – all summer flowers and strong colors & extreme DR and COMPACT

Why Roses?

Home Gardener Market

BIG BOX – trying to go after this market – high impulse –brands – trusted names

IGC – local performance selection – high impulse –better selection of colors and new and improved

Bred & selected for finished container performance – all summer flowers and strong colors & extreme DR – series creation to help tell the stories

Why Roses?

Landscape Market

High Impact – needs to flower all summer and compliment other plantings

Low Maintenance – needs to be able to follow a typical maintenance routine

Bred & selected disease resistance, winter hardiness and all summer flowering in a wide range of colors, heights, type and climate

Why Roses?

New & Emerging Markets

Cut Flower Gardens– cottage core lifestyle – fresh bouquets – fresh cut flower subscriptions – fragrance & high petal count

Climate Change– drought tolerance & disease resistance

Micro Roses – bedding and annual market – 4”

Bred & selected disease resistance, fragrance, romantic look and high petal count

Input OptionsBudded Bare Root Own Root Bare Root

Grade #1.5 Grade #1

Bud union must

have winter

protection in

Zone 6 and

lower

Grade #1.5 Grade #1

Input OptionsLiners

72 Cell 32 Cell Tray of 32 Cell21 Cell

Finish TimesLiners

1 gal 2 gal 3 gal

72 cell 12-15 weeks

16-18 weeks

20-24 weeks 2 trims

32 cell 11-14 weeks

16-18 weeks

20-24 weeks & 2 trims

21 cell 10-12 weeks

12-15 weeks

16-18 weeks

Bare Root

2 gal 3 gal 5 gal

Budded 8-10 weeks

8-10 weeks

10-12 weeks

Own Root

8-10 weeks

8-10 weeks

10-12 weeks

Handling & Receiving

Bare Root

1) Unpack and can them ASAP

2) No more than 7-10 days in storage

3) Refrigerated at 34 degrees with good

ventilation

4) Never allow them to dry out

Liners

1) Unpack liners immediately

2) Sun, proper irrigation and temps above 34 degrees

Growing Environment

Heated, Unheated Hoop, Outside

1) High light levels

2) Provide frost protection for dormant potted roses under 24 degrees & 32 degrees for flushed roses

3) Protection from rain, wind

Avoid: Low light, humidity and cool temps

PlantingContainer Selection

1) Liners – 32 or 72 cell in 3 gallon or smaller2) Bare Root – 2 gallon and larger3) Trees – 5 gallon and larger

Media

1) Well drained media 2) Know the pH and EC of growing media before canning3) pH 5.5 to 6.5

4) Bare Root - EC’s between 2.0 and 3.0 & Liner – EC’s between 1.0-2.0

*Consider reducing EC’s if readings are consistently over 3.0 with leaching irrigations

PlantingTrimming

Trim canes to 6” before canning, try not to trim roots

Spacing

Set cans down on final spacing, 12” to 15” center to center for #3 container

6”

Growing On

Hut Cover Management

1) In a covered hut use clear poly for grow out2) Opaque poly will cause roses to stretch while finishing3) Keep huts covered until frost free date has passed, covered huts provide excellent protection from rain events

Zone 6B: 3/1

Zone 5B: 3/15

Zone 4: 4/1–4/5

Zone 6A: 3/8

Zone 5A: 3/22

Growing On

Temperature Management

1) For actively growing roses provide protection from temperatures below 32F

2) Cloudy, cool weather is perfect for Downy Mildew development

3) Vent huts to reduce temperature and humidity during weeks 6-10 of grow out

4) Harden off roses by venting heavily 7 days before pulling for shipping

Growing OnPest Management

Spider Mites Aphids

Growing On

Fungicide Applications

1) Commence fungicide applications after first set of leaves has developed

2) Walk your crop on a daily basis, or at a minimum every other day

3) Foliar fungicide applications every 7-10 days until plants go dormant – this can be stretched to 14 days in periods of slow growth and warmer temps

Growing On

Irrigation Management

1) Keep media evenly moist until growth starts, watering intervals will reduce as plants progress through grow out

2) Early morning irrigation the best – avoid roses going into the night wet & humid

3) Roses do NOT like wet feet. Prefer to slightly dry down between irrigation events

Growing On

Trimming for Rebloom

1) Trim as flowers begin to fail

2) “Hedge” trim to ¼ of plant - except Hybrid Teas – cut to first set of 5 leaves

3) Offer 30% shade until new flush

4) Resume fertilizer applications 1-2 weeks after trim

5) Rebloom in 6 weeks from trim and saleable in 5 weeks

Minis✓ 72 Cell Liner – 1 Gallon✓ 12-15 weeks✓ Low Input✓ High Margin✓ High Impulse = High Turn

Minis - Seasonal

Can - March 1st

Trim – April 5th

Trim – May 10th

Ship – June 6th

July 4thMother’s Day

Can – Jan 18th

Trim – Feb 22nd

Trim – March 22nd

Ship – April 26th

Fall

Can - April 26th

Trim – May 31st

Trim – July 5th

Ship – August 9th

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