Gloxinia Double Brocade seeds F1 mix seed pack of 15-20 seeds

• Fully double flowers
• Small flexible leaves for high density production, easy sleeving and shipping
• Available as a Mix only

Media: Select a sterile well drained media with good aeration.
Potting: Brocade is best suited for 5 inch/12.5 cm. pots. Plant the
seedlings down so that the first set of “large” leaves is level with the
media. Use care not to break off smaller leaves as it may invite disease.
Drench with a broad-spectrum fungicide after transplanting.
Spacing: Plants can remain pot tight for six to seven weeks after potting.
Afterward, space the plants for finishing
Temperature: 0ptimum day temperature is 72°F/22°C, with the night
temperature no lower than 65°F/18°C. Temperature below 60°F/15°C,
delay flowering and increase production time.
Watering and Fertilization: Gloxinias perform best with even moisture
and not allowed to dry out and wilt, which causes stunting and delayed
flowering. For the first weeks following transplant fertilize at 100 ppm
nitrogen using a well-balanced calcium nitrate-based formulation. After
plants are established apply 150 ppm nitrogen for best performance.
Gloxinia is sensitive to boron deficiency characterized by deep dark
green foliage, crinkled leaves and tip abortion. Maintain the media pH
between 5.8 and 6.2 and apply 0.25 ppm of boron when fertilizing.
Lighting: Optimum light level is 2,000-2,500-foot candles/ 21,500-
27,000 lux. For best results avoid strong sunlight. For winter growing
apply supplemental lighting at 500-foot candles/5,000 lux for 10 hours.
Growth regulators: Growth retardants are not recommended. Growth
can be controlled through fertilization, light and moisture.