Monarda
Plant Late Summer, Early Fall or Spring for Summer Finish. Standard PPP.
Pinch two weeks after transplanting to promote branching. These are compact plants and should not need growth regulation for height control. However, a tank mix of B-9 at 2500 ppm plus Sumagic at 3 ppm is effective, if toning is necessary.
General pest and disease practices as listed in notes. Aphids, Spider Mites and Powdery Mildew can be problematic, treat as necessary.
-Finishing Time of 9-12 weeks is after the onset of Long Day conditions.
-Vernalized plants grow more vigorously and flower more uniformly and rapidly than plants with no exposure to cold.