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MAJORETTE GERBERA

Product catalog summary

Overview: Majorette Gerbera is a popular choice for gardeners due to its vibrant colors, uniformity, and suitability for various container sizes. It is particularly appealing for retail due to its abundant stems and large, long-lasting flowers.

Specifications:

Type: Annual
Common Name: Gerbera / Transvaal Daisy
Botanical Name: Gerbera jamesonii
Seed Count: 7,100/ounce or 250/gram
Optimum Rooting Temperature: 72–75°F (22–24°C)
Optimum Growing Temperature: 68–70°F (20–21°C)

Color Options: The series includes 8 colors, 1 segregating hybrid, and a formula mix, with options like Bright White Dark Eye, Orange & Yellow Bicolor Dark Eye, and more.

Growing Conditions:

Temperature: Maintain close to zero DIF with specific day and night temperatures.
Watering and Fertilization: Allow to dry slightly between watering; use calcium nitrate-based fertilizers and maintain specific pH levels to avoid deficiencies.
Lighting: Supplemental lighting recommended for less than 12-hour days; optimum light level is 4,000-6,000 foot candles.
Plant Growth Regulation: Use PGRs to control plant height and ensure light penetration.

Pests and Diseases: Common pests include aphids and mites, while diseases like powdery mildew and pythium are prevalent.

Crop Time: Generally flowers in 14-16 weeks from sowing, with a detailed schedule for plug culture and transplanting provided.

Recommendations: Ensure proper spacing to avoid issues like tip abortion and delayed flowering. Follow local regulations for growth regulators and chemicals.

Note: Information is based on North American conditions and should be adjusted as needed. Testing on a few plants before full application is advised.

Catalog excerpts

MAJORETTE GERBERA

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MAJORETTE GERBERA Majorette has major retail appeal! With abundant stems, long-lasting, large flowers and maximum uniformity, Majorette is perfect for quarts and larger containers with multiple plants. Available as Raw for streamlined sowing and singulation. Majorette boasts the most flowers at first flowering of any gerbera varieties. A consumer favorite, Majorette makes color easy! Gardeners Love Daisies! MAJORETTE CONTAINER READY Perfect for quarts and larger containers with multiple plants FLOWER POWER Outstanding for patios, porches, decks and balconies RETAIL APPEAL Massive color and extreme...

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MAJORETTE GERBERA F1 GERBERA JAMESONII | BEDDING I POTTED CROP MIN. GERM. SEED FORM CROP TIME CONT. SIZE PLANT HEIGHT Majorette is perfect for quarts and larger containers with multiple plants. With abundant stems and longlasting, large flowers, Majorette has unmistakable retail appeal. PLANT WIDTH COLORS/MIXES BLAZING EYES BRIGHT WHITE DARK EYE ORANGE & YELLOW BICOLOR DARK EYE SUNSET ORANGE COLOR LEADER Majorette has a wide range of vibrant color choices

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MAJORETTE GERBERA llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll MAJORETTE Annual COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME SEED COUNT Gerbera / Transvaal Daisy Gerbera jamesonii 7,100/ounce 250/gram OPTIMUM ROOTING TEMPERATURE OPTIMUM GROWING TEMPERATURE PLUG CULTURE 7 weeks (128 / 8 x 16 tray) STAGE ONE (DAYS 1 - 5): Single sow raw seed into a 128 cell tray filled with a sterile, well-drained media with good...

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