Category Archives: Cultural Notes

Once the buds have broken the membrane and some petal tips are showing color it’s imperative to get the pots into or under some kind of shelter where they will remain through final bloom development. The basic idea is to … Continue reading →

August is still a major growing month so continue with the usual summer watering feeding and pest control programs up until the buds are taken. Continue to stake and reduce the number of laterals as buds appear. Experience suggests there … Continue reading →

June 2024 Cultural “To Do” List Stopping: Most plants are stopped April 15 through June 1, including the Early English classes. Keep your stop list handy and follow it rigorously. The calendar doesn’t move backwards. For #1 and #2 varieties … Continue reading →