Id-Code: AG 444 - JELITTO GOLD NUGGET SEED^®
Family: Ranunculaceae
Origin: Central China
Special Features: Pretty, white to rosy pink flowers from late summer through fall
Colour: Pale pink, almost white to medium rosy pink
Natural Flowering Period: August - October
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z5-7
Growth Habit: Upright bushy
Foliage: Deep green, lobed, crinkled leaves
Height with Flowers: 70 cm (28'')
Spacing between Plants: 60 cm (24'')
Soil Requirements: Average garden soils, pH 5.8 - 7.2
Location: Full sun to partial shade, especially in warmer climates
Use: Plant in the border together with Solidago canadensis 'Golden Baby', Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida, and Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum'
Specialities: Use the cut flower in fall bouquets
Also available as normal seeds (AA 444)

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0,313
Seeds per Gram: 310
Seeding Recommendation: 0,5 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 3 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 128, 288
Germination: JELITTO GOLD NUGGET SEED^® germinate after 3 - 4 weeks, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C (68°F). Do not cover the seeds but tightly press into the earth. After germination, the seedlings must be kept cool (+5 to 10°C) (41 to 50°F) in the months with less daylight hours, but must not be exposed to frost. At this time, it is of great benefit if the seedlings can receive at least 12 hours of light per day.

Scheduling:
Best Sowing Dates: Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 2 - 3 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 8 weeks
Transplanting to salable Plant: 6 - 10 weeks
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Cut-back once to keep more compact

Growing On:
Container Size(s): 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2''); 2-3 plugs per 15 cm (6'')
Vernalization: A prudent recommendation would be to provide 6-12 weeks at an average daily temperature of 40°F (5°C). Exposure to cold may not be necessary for flowering but might improve quality.
Forcing: This species is not a suitable candidate for forcing.
Fertilization: Medium (150-200 ppm)