LISIANTHUS F1 HYBRID
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Eustoma grandiflorum SUMMARY OF SAKATA’S LISIANTHUS F1 HYBRIDS The following is only a schedule-guideline for planting and harvesting Lisianthus. However, there are many different cultural techniques that can be applied in order to “fine tune” the production of Lisianthus. Therefore, we suggest that you contact your local Sakata representative for more detailed advice and expert assistance. Depending on the geographical location and local market requirements, Lisianthus cultivation can be manipulated by techniques such as; variety plug-cooling, short-day treatments, heat adjustment, additional lighting, and daylength manipulation.
Cropping season
Winter / Spring
Series
Polestar Early
Harvest week
Cultural method
11 - 17
No heating
07 - 14
Heating
05 - 09
Heating+lighting
45 - 49
No heating
45 - 47
Heating
18 - 25
No heating
14 - 18
Heating
11 - 15
Heating+lighting
24 - 28
No heating
20 - 26
Heating
19 - 24
34 - 40
No heating
Harvest week
Cultural method
31 - 35
No heating
30 - 33
Heating
29 - 35
No heating
24 - 30
Heating
33 - 38
No heating
13 - 17
No heating
10 - 14
Heating
06 - 09
Heating+lighting
45 - 49
No heating
45 - 47
Heating
39 - 45
Single Autumn
Spring / Summer
Group I
Flamenco
33 - 35
42 - 02
Mid Single Summer / Autumn
Group II
General grower guidelines: When early varieties of Lisianthus initiate flower buds they are less sensitive to daylength and more sensitive to high temperatures. In contrast, late varieties, when initiating flower buds, are more sensitive to daylength and require higher temperatures.
Planting week
03 - 10
Cropping season
Series
Planting week
Spring / Summer
Mirage
03 - 10
Late
Flower buds are initiated by using a relatively high temperature and long daylength. The recommend minimum night temperature is 15°C (60°F) and the day temperature is best at approximately 25°C (75°F)
Summer
Single Group III
Autumn Winter / Spring
49 - 09
18 - 23 Echo Early
39 - 45
Double Autumn
Group I 33 - 35
Disclaimer; All information given is intended for general guidance only and is believed to be accurate. Differences will be obtained from the above table and are related to latitude, altitude, temperatures applied and daylength. Cultural details are based on conditions in the Northern Hemisphere and Sakata cannot be held responsible for any crop damage related to the information given herein. We recommend contacting your local sales representative for specific advice.
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