Petunia Crazytunia Firecracker Rooted Cutting Liner

For best results with Crazytunia Firecracker, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch container or three per 10-inch basket. Use well-drained soil with a pH of 5.4-5.8, EC of 1.2-1.5 mS/cm, temperatures of 58-75 daytime and 52-62 nighttime, and medium feed (250-300 ppm N). This plant is most successfully grown in cool temperatures with high light and moderately dry soil. Pinch once 10-14 days after transplanting if needed. Provide daylight extension to at least 12.5 hours at 5,000-8,000 fc. Crazytunia responds to B-Nine if needed. You may see thrips, aphids, fungus gnats, and shore flies. Root rot and botrytis can occur, especially in partial shade or on cool, humid days.

Red, pink, and yellow variegated flowers bloom from spring to fall.

Pinch once 10-14 days after transplanting if needed.

Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base and foliage of each plant. We recommend spacing 4-inch pots 8" apart and 10-inch baskets 24" apart. 

Cool temperatures, moderately dry soil, and high light intensity are the best way to control growth. This variety will respond to B-Nine at 1,500-2,500 ppm if needed.

You may see thrips, aphids, fungus gnats, and shore flies.

Petunias aren't prone to disease, but Botrytis can develop in short days, low light, or high humidity. Prevent fungal infection and root rot by practicing good sanitation in your greenhouse, watering at the base of each plant and allowing the soil to dry between waterings, and providing good airflow in your greenhouse. Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base of each plant.

We recommend planting one rooted liner per 4-inch container or three per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center or evenly spaced in the container.