Callistephus chinensis Cultivation Cut Flower - Satimex

CULTIVATION<strong>Callistephus</strong> <strong>chinensis</strong>Recommendation for all cut aster seriesGeneral InformationThe satimex series has been developed to get a new cutaster type with unique flower types and surprising newcolour shades. The blossoms are of medium to large sizeand at the most varieties densily packed with variouslyshaped flower petals.The plants of almost all new series have pyramidalgrowth and strong stems.The new series of satimex-asters produces sound plants,and most of the varieties have a high tolerance toFusarium.Tests by our growers and in several other trialsinclusively FLEUROSELECT have demonstrated theiroutstanding suitability for cutting and high durabilityduring transport and in the vase.Juwel Granat-Deep RedSeries:Lady CoralSea StarletRose of ShanghaiHarlekinJuwelSyringaBalloonBeautiful DayClaw “Dragon”Paeony “ Tower”Needle “Harz”Beautiful Day MixGross Orden 1906484 Quedlinburg / Germanywww.satimex.deSea Starlet MixPhone: + 49 (0)3946 – 689731Fax: + 49 (0)3946 – 689741info@satimex.de

SowingSowing rate 2,5-3 g for 1000 plants.450 – 500 seeds per gram.Please use a special sterilized cultivationsubstrat.Germ temperature: 14-16 °C.Germ time: 7 – 14 days.Sowing under Middle European conditionsfor later open field production:End of February/beginning of April in thegreenhouseFurther cultivationGrowing temperature for the young plantsbetween 8 and 15 °C.From beginning of May transplanting of theyoung plants directly into the open field.Young plants must be well hardened to theLady Coral Light Bluelower temperatures outside. For earlierplanting and harvesting we recommenda precultivation (e.g. in 4 cm trays).Plant distance: between rows 25 cm, within row 10-15 cm;plant density: 26 – 32 plants per qmA cultivation under glass or in the plastic tunnel for earlier flowering or prolongation ofthe production into the autumn is possible, but please consider the day length ofminimum 14 hours and good ventilation.Plant protection and fertilizingFusarium and Verticillium diseases are the main problem forthe Aster production.In spite of having some varieties in this series with a goodor moderate resistance to these diseases, a long termrotation of minimum 6 years, early spraying of insecticidesagainst aphids and of fungicides have always approved asthe most effective means of prevention.Thiram based seed treatment can be beneficial for planthealth in the stage of sprouting and young plantdevelopment. For laterFurthermore, an optimal plant density, moderatetemperatures and good ventilation during the indoorstages of cultivation will provide for a good hardening andHarlekin Formula Mixlong keeping health of the plants.Moderate nutrient demand. Please use standard fertilizer with low level of nitrogen.Gross Orden 1906484 Quedlinburg / Germanywww.satimex.dePhone: + 49 (0)3946 – 689731Fax: + 49 (0)3946 – 689741info@satimex.de

<strong>Cut</strong>tingFirst flower harvest during the usual MiddleEuropean open field production is possiblefrom middle of July, and the floweringcontinues till middle of September. Earlier orlater harvests depending on sowing andtransplanting time, pre-cultivation,temperatures and supply with light.Please take into account the influence of thedaylength to the size and shape of theflowers.That´s why, before starting with a large scaleproduction, we recommend to test ourvarieties under your special conditions atvarious periods of time.Usually the growers will harvest firstly thecentral main flower, and later depending onRose of Shanghai Rose-Whitematurity, the flowers from the branches.Having optimum growing conditions, the largeblossom sized series as Balloon or Juwel produce between 4 and 8 well shaped flowersfrom each plant, and the series with small to medium sized flowers as Beautiful Day andHarlekin achieve 10-20 flower stems with a total number of flowers up to 70.Lady Coral Brillant RoseGross Orden 1906484 Quedlinburg / Germanywww.satimex.deHarz Pastel MixPhone: + 49 (0)3946 – 689731Fax: + 49 (0)3946 – 689741info@satimex.de

Ballon Silver BlueSyringaDragon MixTower MixYOUR SOIL - OUR FLOWERS - EVERYONE`s JOYGross Orden 1906484 Quedlinburg / Germanywww.satimex.dePhone: + 49 (0)3946 – 689731Fax: + 49 (0)3946 – 689741info@satimex.de