How To Grow Joey Ptilotus From Seeds

Germination:

Takes 5-7 days at  70-72 °F 

Plug Culture:

• Stage 1 requires light for germination.
• Cover seed lightly with vermiculite after sowing. 
• Stage II moderate soil moisture levels. 
• Stage III: Gradually lower temperatures to 66-68 °F and lower soil moisture levels. 
• Stage IV: Temperatures can be reduced to 66 °C. Transplant plugs as scheduled and do not let plugs get root bound. 

Growing On:

• 6-8 weeks after sowing transplant. 
• Use a well-drained media, pH 5.5-6.5 
• Day neutral, but a light summation flowering response.
• Higher light levels promote shorter, better-branched plants with larger flowers. 
• Grow at 70-74 °F.
• Avoid temperatures below 60 °F
• Moderate to high fertilization levels are required.
• Fertilize the crop weekly with 100-150 ppm nitrogen, using a complete and balanced fertilizer.
• Avoid high ammonium and high nitrogen levels.