Water Plant Production

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Growing tips for growers who plant to jumpstart water plants for resale

• Plants remain dormant if the water temperature is below 55 degrees
• For easy transport and sale of Zone C and D plants. Start these plants in 10" hanging baskets and immerse in about 12 inches of water. Planting them first in hanging baskets will avoid having your employees or customers continually get their clothes wet when digging for water plants.
• Nymphaes should be planted at a 45 degree angle with the growing point as close to the center as possible.
• If you wish to use fertilizer, use the specially designed fertilizer tablets instead of loose fertilizer. Tablets will stay with the plant and not float away.
• In terms of soil content, stay away from high peat vermiulite or perlite, again it also has a tendency to float away. Instead use a heavy clay or top soil. You may also top the pot with coarse sand or pea gravel as long as it is not around the crown.
• Before immersing the pots in water, let the pots sit in a pan of water to allow the sand to completely saturate with water and remove air bubbles.

Arrival of Your Shipment

• Open the boxes immediately and inspect your shipment. Any shortages or damages must be reported within 5 business days of receipt. If you are unable to plant right away, we suggest the following:
• Store your bare root perennials for a short time at a temperature between 35 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit
• Open the boxes for good air circulation to discourage surface mold growth. (surface mold is not harmful to firm and otherwise healthy looking roots and can be rinsed away prior to planting)
  

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