Black Lace^{^™} Elderberry Sambucus

Overview
Plants

pH:

B (5.8 - 6.2)

EC (2:1 Extraction Method):

B (0.6 - 0.9)

Fertilization:

Medium (150 - 200 ppm)

Light Requirements:

Medium

Light Requirements:

High

Water Categories:

Moderate to Moist

Rooting Out Temperature:

A (65 - 72º Fahrenheit)

Growing On Temperature:

A (60 - 65º Fahrenheit)

Holding Temperature:

40 - 50º Fahrenheit

Planting and Timing Information:

Spring to Fall Finish, 1 ppp

Starting Materials:

Liners

Finishing Times:

6" and Gallon Pot : 2.25": 8-10 weeks; Quick Turn: 4-6 weeks

Finishing Times:

10-12" and Two Gallon Pot : 2.25": 14-18 weeks

Finishing Times:

18" and Three Gallon Pot : 2.25": 16-20 weeks; Quick Turn: 12-16 Weeks

Over Wintering Temperature:

Polyhouse - No Heat

Pinching and Growth Regulators:

Really benefits from frequent light pruning. NOTE: a hard shearing once the summer heat arrives will shut down all new growth until cool nights arrive in early fall. (September in Michigan)

Pest and Disease Management:

General disease and pest practices as lsited in notes. Aphids, Spider Mites, Cercospora can be problematic. Spray on a regular rotation with a fungicide to control .

Grower Tips:

When going direct to a 3 gallon watch the watering so as not to keep too wet. -Black Lace can be treated as a perennial and cut back or thinned out after it blooms. -Poly grown plants will have lighter colored foliage.

Do not prune too hard. very hard pruning will promote horizontal growth. light tip pruning or shearing is best.
-Indoor Finishing will produce lighter colored foliage. plants finished outdoors in cooler temperatures will have A dark purple/black foliage.
-Black Lace is A softer growing plant than black Beauty.

Spring Outdoor Finish:

Last to move outside

Vernalization:

Cold Required