Id-Code: GG 256 - JELITTO GOLD NUGGET SEED^®
Family: Geraniaceae
Origin: Island of Madeira (Portugal)
Special Features: White blossoms with pink eyes on a surprisingly tall species with richly branching stems and finely dissected leaves
Colour: White with pink eye
Natural Flowering Period: June - August
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z8-10
Growth Habit: Shrubby
Foliage: Lovely, fern-like dissected leaves
Height with Flowers: 120 cm (48'')
Spacing between Plants: 90 cm (36'')
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils, pH 5.5 - 7.2
Location: Full sun to partial shade
Use: Plant in large containers or protected borders with Agapanthus 'Peter Pan', Alstroemeria aurea and Gladiolus communis
Specialities: An exquisite accent plant. Also available as normal seeds (GA 256)

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 Seeds: 6,25
Seeds per Gram: 160
Seeding Recommendation: 10 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 2-3 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). 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: 3 - 4 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 6 weeks
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 6 - 8 weeks
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Cut back 1-2 times; once at transplanting; once again 4 weeks later 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: An obvious place to experiment - following vernalization - would be raising daytime temperatures to 60° - 65°F (15° - 17°C). 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.
Fertilization: Medium (150-200 ppm)