Lobelia

Bred for early flowering, Techno lobelia is ideal for 4- and 6-inch production. It is a remarkable series for combination plantings. Techno Heat varieties feature improved heat tolerance and summer blooming. Select a porous media that drains well. A pre-plant charge of micro- and macro-nutrients is recommended. Maintain media pH at 5.6 to 6.2.Transplant directly into finish container with rooting media level with soil in container. Rooting media above soil line will promote excessive drying out and wilting of the rooting cutting despite a moist environment.Apply constant liquid feed with a balanced fertilizer at 200-ppm nitrogen. Avoid excessive use of phosphorous and ammoniacal nitrogen, which will encourage vegetative growth at the expense of flowers.Lobelia prefers to be grown under bright conditions. Provide 5,000 to 8,000 foot-candles. High light in combination with cool temperature promotes the highest quality plants. Maintain temperature at 55 to 65° F nights and 70 to 80° F days.