Maturity (weeks) | 6-8 |
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Germination (days) | 2-3 |
Seedling temperature (°C) | 22-25 |
Height (cm) | 61-76 |
Spreading (cm) | 45-60 |
Colour | Light green & Brown |
Formulation | Raw |
Ornamental Millet Jade Princess F1
Ornamental Millet Jade Princess F1
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Recommendations :
Indoor sowing : It is suggested to sow 6-7 weeks before planting outside. (*)
(*) From 7 to 10 days after the date of the last ground frost.
Pennisetum glaucum Jade Princess F1 has a stunning chartreuse coloured foliage offering a beautiful contrast with its brown pollen-less cob. Note that to perform well, it requires warmer temperatures than other millets.
Cultivation mode
Plantation : Sow the seeds 6-7 weeks before the last frost. Keep the temperature around 22-25 °C. Germination time is between 2-3 days. It is recommended to use trays of 288 cells or more. Sow 2 to 3 seeds per cell. Lighting is not necessary for germination. Maintain high humidity until rootlets appear. Then reduce the humidity, but above all prevent the new shoots from drying out. Keep light levels as high as possible. A high level of light makes the stems of the plants more vigorous.
Soil : Indoor: A well-drained, porous sowing media is best to prevent overwatering. Outdoor: Well-drained soil.
Culturals practices : Step 1: plow the soil about 30 cm (12 inches). Add an equal part of potting soil and mix well. Dig a hole approximately the same length as the container and about 1 ½ to 3 times the width. Step 2: slightly squeeze the container, tap out the plant, and delicately free the roots. If the roots are too dense, liberate the fibers by inserting a knife or a transplanter. Separate the roots carefully, then place in the hole.* Good to know: Use an organic bone meal or a «soil activator» when transplanting to stimulate root development. Follow the instructions for use on the package. Fill up the hole with garden soil. Slightly press the soil around the base of the plant to favor the contact between the roots and the soil. Water regularly every 2 or 3 days until the soil is well compacted.