Cyclamen

Laser Snowridge cyclamen boast thick petals with a distinct white edge. They hold up well to Botrytis and heat stress in pots or when planted in garden beds.Plants are ready for transplant 10 to 12 weeks from sow in a 288 tray. Transplant plug with at least a third of the corm above the soil surface directly into the finish container.Select a porous media that drains well. This is particularly important during the cool season when temperatures and light levels are low and media is slow to dry. Recommended pH is 5.8 to 6.2.Provide shade to allow a maximum of 4,400 foot-candles. Flowers will not be initiated if light levels drop below 2,000 foot-candles. Supplemental lighting at 300 to 500 foot-candles for a 14-hour day will increase bud count.After transplant, maintain cool days, with 65° F nights. Once rooted to the sides, drop nights to 62° F to help facilitate flowering. When roots reach bottom of pot, reduce night temperature between 58 to 60° F. Hold finished crops at 55 to 60° F nights and cool days.Begin fertilization when roots push out of the plug. Feed weekly or every two to three waterings with a 1:2 ratio of nitrogen:potassium. On young plants, alternate between potassium nitrate and calcium nitrate fertilizers.