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Z0960 - MELINIS REPENS, ROBIN GRASS
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'Melinis repens'
Pointed pyramidal, branching bronze pink panicles, feathery green leaves, tuft-forming habit, very decorative item for bedding and large flower bouquets.
** Benary Specialties **
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION |
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| Life Cycle: | |
Annual
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| Garden Height: | |
80 cm
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31,5 inch
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| Natural flowertime: | |
June - October
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| Crop Time: | |
Plug crop: 6-8 weeks; Green pots: 12 weeks; Flowering: 20-22 weeks
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| Sell Period: | |
July-September
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| Seed Form: | |
Raw Seed
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| Seed Count: | |
2500 K/g
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| Sowing Time: | |
December-March for green pot in May; March-May for flowering in pots from July onwards; Outdoors: from April onwards
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| Sowing Method: | |
4-6 seeds in plugs, sowing directly into field is recommended
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| Germination: | |
10-12 days at 20-22 °C; Cover seeds lightly and keep it moist. Temperature change (day-night) will improve the germination.
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| Temperature: | |
12-15 °C
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| Cultural Hints: | |
Use a fungicide after transplanting.
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Hint
The cultural recommendations are based on results from trials conducted under Central European conditions. Different conditions in other parts of the world may lead to deviations in results achieved.
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