SuperCal tends to be quite vigorous and should be controlled by growing under cool conditions and high light or with PGR applications early in production. SuperCal will tolerate heavy frost, making it an excellent choice for growers with outdoor and/or cold-frame production as well. Adjust your production time accordingly, however, since you can expect a delay in flowering of seven to 10 days compared to finishing at 60¡ F.
Growing SuperCal cool is highly recommended since it helps develop a well-toned plant with shorter internodes and a dense, bushy habit without the need of PGRs. Once roots are established, night temperatures can be dropped to 50 to 55¡ F. SuperCal is an ideal candidate for early spring production since they are less sensitive to day length and respond very well to cool temperature production (saving you energy costs as well). Apply a preventative broad-spectrum fungicide drench seven to 10 days after transplanting. SuperCal are very early to flower (in central California they bloom in late February), but under low-light conditions they will benefit from supplemental lighting. Provide periodic clear water applications if excess soluble salts accumulate. Apply iron sulfate drenches, (avoiding contact with the foliage), or iron chelate sprays or drenches. The use of Osmocote or other appropriate slow-release fertilizer products may be beneficial in supplementing a CLF program and may provide improved performance for the end consumer.Įxtra iron may be applied to promote good leaf color.
Delay feeding until roots are well established, and then begin with a complete, balanced fertilizer at 250- to 300-ppm nitrogen constant liquid feed (CLF). Optimum pH range is between 5.5 and 6.0, and EC levels should be maintained at 1.5 to 2.0 for best results. If not pinched during propagation, SuperCal should be pinched to four to five nodes shortly after transplanting. Transplant rooted liners into a sterile, well-aerated mix. Growth regulator applications of daminozide (B-Nine) may also be applied to help prevent stretch. Pinching SuperCal prior to transplanting is highly recommended to promote additional lateral branching. Maintain soil temperatures between 68 and 72¡ F. Propagation TipsĪvoid applying too much mist in propagation as excess water slows rooting. As the heat of summer rises and takes its toll on most cool-season annuals, you will find SuperCal outperforms traditional calibrachoa and petunias in its ability to maintain color and tolerate the higher temperatures.
SuperCal thrives under cool environments and conditioned plants can take temperatures in the upper 20s with no damage to the foliage. What really sets SuperCal apart, however, is its exceptional garden performance. Its calibrachoa heritage is evident with its intense, vibrant flower that hold up under severe weather and lush, non-sticky foliage that maintains a fresh, clean look without additional maintenance. From the petunia side of its family legacy, SuperCal inherits strong roots (which provide good pH tolerance and helps leaves stay greener under stressful conditions) excellent plant vigor, large flowers and ease of growing. SuperCal, a revolutionary leader in the all-new flower class known as petchoa (petunia x calibrachoa hybrid) delivers the best characteristics of two top-selling species into one.
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