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Alyssum Easter Bonnet Cultural Information
Alyssum Seed germination and cultural information.
Plant type:
AnnualUses:
Bedding plantPlant Height:
10 cm – 25 cmSowing:
15 - 18 ºCSow February to April
Cover with a thin layer of fine vermiculite
Germination 1 - 2 weeks
Approximate crop timing (mid season)
Sowing to transplanting 3 weeks
Sowing to flowering 8 - 9 weeks
Growing on:
Temperature 12 – 20 ºC
pH 5.5 - 6.5
Feeding Maintain a balanced feeding program
Growth regulation Is not always necessary but plants respond to Daminozide (Dazide, B.Nine) at 3.5 g/litre
Pack/Pot size Strips or six packs
Planting out spacing 10 - 15 cm
Advice A pre sowing fungicide is recommended. Transplant seedlings singly or in clumps. Keep plants moist but not wet.
Common diseases Downy Mildew - yellow older leaves with white fungal growth on the underside.
Sclerotinia - collapse of patches of plants in trays area
becomes covered with dense white mycelium
Any chemicals referred to should be used only in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
The Technical and cultural details are written for gardeners and growers, they are not cut and dried and are for information purposes only. It is not intended as a blue print for growing. A guide for you to use and adjust the data to suit your growing conditions. All information is based on UK conditions and should be used for guidance only. No guarantee is given for the resultant crop, or liability accepted for using the information used on this website in any article web page or cd rom.