PVG Grower Resource Guide 2019-2020

BASIL
AMAZEL
The first Downy Mildew-resistant variety of Italian sweet
Basil. Vegetative selection. Late to flower with sterile seed.
Gourmet flavor on vigorous growing, high-yielding plants.
Z: 10-11 HT 20-36" V: 4 LT: 72
GROWING TIPS
» Good water management practices are critical to healthy plant growth.
Avoid overhead watering late in the day.
» Avoid temperatures below 40° F.
» Grow under high light in production with good air circulation.
» A pinch, if necessary, provides a better branched habit.
» Scout for thrips and botrytis.
» Available as unrooted cuttings through our Self Propagation Program.
See page 290 for more details.
AMAZEL
USPPAF, Can PBRAF
Basil
PEPPER
Additional ional Culture Information
pH/EC: 6.0-6.5/0.6-0.9
Rooting Out Temperature: 65-72° F (18-22° C)
Growing Temperature: 65-72° F (18-22° C)
Holding Temperature: 65-72° F (18-22° C)
Water Requirements: Moderate to moist
Finish Times in Weeks: 4-5", 5-7; 6"/Gallon, 6-9; 8", 7-9;
10-12", 10-11
Do not finish outside
Notes:
Good sanitation practices include keeping greenhouses clean at all
times, eliminating weeds and debris, disinfecting equipment and
greenhouses as often as possible, and keeping hose-ends off the floor.
P R O V E N H A R V E S T
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PEPPER
FIRE AWAY
Hot and Heavy
A vigorous plant with prolific fruiting. 2.5-3.5" fruits are slightly spicier
than a jalapeño and show good resistance to blossom end rot. Early
fruits are larger and longer with later fruits being smaller and rounder.
FIRE AWAY
Hot and Heavy
Pepper
Z: 10-11 HT 16-24" SP 12-18" V: 2 DTH: 65-72
GROWING TIPS
» Great culinary Pepper as well as being easy to produce.
» To control growth, make sure to grow in high light, allow plants to dry (but
not wilt) between waterings, and do not luxury feed the crop.
» Crop time from liner to red fruit is 10-12 weeks.
» Fruit is produced sequentially meaning a longer season of harvest.
» FIRE AWAY Hot and Heavy Peppers are available as seed through our Self
Propagation Program. See page 290 for more details.
Additional Culture Information
pH/EC: 5.5-6.2/0.6-0.95 6 0 Rooting Out Temperature: 65-72° F (18-22° C)
Growing Temperature: 65-72° F (18-22° C)
Holding Temperature: 50-60° F (10-16° C)
Water Requirements: Moderate to moist
Finish Times in Weeks: 4-5", 5-7; 6"/Gallon, 6-9; 8", 7-9;
10-12", 10-11
Do not finish outside
Notes:
FIRE AWAY Hot and Heavy does best when grown under warm
conditions with long days, so don’t order it in so early you can’t
provide those conditions.
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