Id-Code: AG 544 - JELITTO GOLD NUGGET SEED®
Family: Papilionaceae, Leguminosae
Origin: N. Africa, Europe and W. Asia
History: Cultivated as a medicinal plant in Europe since the 16th century
Colour: Orange-red
Natural Flowering Period: May - August
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z5-9
Growth Habit: Low and spreading
Foliage: Bluish-green, obovate-lanceolate
Height with Flower: 15 cm (6'')
Spacing between Plants: 40 cm (16'')
Soil Requirement: Well-drained, gravelly, slightly alkaline soils, pH 6.5 - 7.5
Location: Full sun
Use: Plant in the front of the border, rock garden or containers with Gypsophila cerastioides, Lychnis x arkwrightii 'Orange Zwerg' and Saponaria ocymoides 'Snow Tip'
Specialities: Great for dry sites
Also available as normal seeds (AA 544)
Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 3,226
Seeds per Gram: 310
Seeding Recommendation: 5 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 3-4 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72, 128
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:
Growing On:
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
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: Low (100-150 ppm)
