Id-Code: AG 448 - JELITTO GOLD NUGGET SEED^®
Family: Ranunculaceae
Origin: Hybrid origin between the American A. multifida and the European A. sylvestris
Special features: Attractive foliage and flowers
Colour: Carmine red
Natural Flowering Period: May - June
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z2-9
Growth Habit: Upright
Foliage: Palmately divided leaves
Height with Flower: 30 cm (12'')
Spacing between Plants: 30 cm (12'')
Soil Requirement: Well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Location: Full sun to partial shade in warmer climates
Use: Plant together in the border with Alchemilla mollis 'Auslese', Aquilegia 'Ruby Port' and Rumex sanguineus var. sanguineus
Specialities: Also available as normal seeds (AA 448)

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 1
Seeds per Gram: 1000
Seeding Recommendation: 1,5 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). Seeds must be covered thinly. 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: Not necessary

Growing On:
Container Size(s): 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2''); 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2'')
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: Provide 16 hours of continuous lighting. During the short days of winter, provide a night interruption lighting of 4 hours between 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. 6-8 weeks to flower.
Fertilization: Medium (150-200 ppm)