Celosia cristata Brainiac 1000 seeds

Celosia cristata Brainiac Seeds – The optimal choice for strong and attractive plants

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Key Features:

• Large, dense flower heads: Early blooming flowers, making them ideal for prominent display.
• Compact and uniform growth: Gives the plant a balanced and attractive appearance.
• Heat tolerant: Suitable for cultivation in mild to warm climates.
• Versatility: Recommended for pots and small containers.

Additional Plant Information:

• Growing Duration (Spring): 8-10 weeks.
• Height: (15 cm).
• Width:  (18 cm).
• Exposure: Full sun.
• Seed Form: Raw seeds.
• Best Uses: Potted plants, individual beautification, and mixed containers.

Culture Guide:

Usage:

• Mass planting, individual plants, and mixed containers.

Sowing Time:

• From January to June.

Sowing Method:

• One seed per seedling cell.

Germination:

• Stage 1: 7-10 days at 25°C.
• Stages 2-4: 11-20 days at day temperature 18-21°C and night 15-18°C.
• Use a low-salinity growing medium and cover seeds with a light layer of vermiculite after sowing.

Growing Medium:

• Use a well-draining growing medium containing 15-30% clay, 1-1.5 kg/m3 of balanced fertilizer with micronutrients, and a pH of 5.5-6.0.

Temperature:

• Grow at 18-20°C. At the end of the growing period, reduce the temperature to 16°C. Avoid temperatures below 16°C to ensure healthy growth.

Fertilization:

• Use moderate fertilization levels.
• Fertilize the crop weekly with 150-200 ppm nitrogen using a balanced fertilizer of potassium and phosphate in a 1:1.5 ratio.
• To avoid magnesium deficiency, use magnesium sulfate (0.05%) once or twice. To treat iron deficiency, add iron chelates 1-2 times.

Additional Tips:

• Initially cultivate plants with moderate moisture, then dry them later.
• Avoid cultivation stresses such as nutrient deficiency or low temperatures, as this can lead to premature flowering before plants reach optimal size, affecting quality.

Growth Stages:

1. First Stage: Begins with the root breaking through the cover and ends with the full development of the cotyledons.
2. Second Stage: Starts with the development of the cotyledons and ends with the development of the first true leaf.
3. Third Stage: Ends when 80% of the plants are ready for market.
4. Fourth Stage: Plants reach market readiness and undergo hardening for 7 days.

Note: Agricultural recommendations are based on experiments conducted under Central European conditions, and results may vary in other regions.

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