*Suggested growing schedules
should be used as general guidelines only. Production times
may vary by several weeks, as growing conditions and varietal
differences can influence crop timing. Group selection in
certain geographical areas may also vary from the norm.
Greenhouse Forcing Types for Cut
Flower Production:
GROWING SCHEDULE
FOR NORTHERN GROWERS*
GROWING SCHEDULE
FOR SOUTHERN GROWERS*
Group
Transplant
Flower
Group
Transplant
Flower
1
Mid to Late September
Mid December to Mid-February
1
—
—
2
Early October to Early
JanuaryLate August to Early September
Mid-February to Early
May Late October to Early December
2
Mid-September to Mid-January
Early December to Late
April
3
Early January to Mid-AprilMid-July
to Mid-August
Early May to Late JuneEarly
September to Late October
3
Early August to Mid-SeptemberLate
January to Early April
Early October to Late
NovemberEarly May to Early June
4
Late April to Early July
Early July to Early September
4
Early April to Early
August
Mid-June to Early October
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