Gerbera Breeding Greenhouse

Scientific classification Kingdom:Plantae (unranked):Angiosperms (unranked):Eudicots (unranked):Asterids Order:Asterales Family:Asteraceae Subfamily:Mutisioideae Tribe:Mutisieae Genus:Gerbera

Gerbera Pollination

Gerbera Seed Harvest

Gerbera Cleaning

Gerbera SowEasy

Gerbera germination

Shortcomings as seen by camera

Plugs after 7 weeks. Too cold water

Germination in tents

Gerbera Micro Revolution Irish Eyes Mix Micro Revolution F1 Irish Eyes Mix Gerbera For high density production; suited for in. (6-9-cm) pots and packs Very compact, rounded plants 3 to 7 micro flowered stems/plants Very short crop time; can be influenced with black cloth and lighting Available only in a mix Flower type/size: Daisylike Height: 8-10 in. (20-25 cm) Germination temp: 64-68ºF (18-20ºC) Growing temp: 66-68ºF (19-20ºC) Plug time: 6 weeks Finish time: 8-10 weeks Flowering time: Year round Sales Window: Year round ®: Revolution is a registered trademark of Kieft Seeds Holland

Gerbera Mini Revolution

Mini Revolution F1 Series Gerbera Improved plant habit and earliness, and shorter stem length Small-flowered series is most suited for 4-in. (9-10-cm) containers Very popular in Asian markets Available in Red, Yellow, White, Rose and Formula Mix Flower type/size: 2 in. (5-6 cm) Height: 8-10 in. (20-25 cm) Germination temp: 64-68ºF (18-20ºC) Growing temp: 66-68ºF (19-20ºC) Plug time: 6-7 weeks Finish time: 9-11 weeks Flowering time: Year round Sales Window: Year round Revolution is a registered trademark of Kieft Seeds Holland

Excels in earliness over each and every other variety now known in the market Superb seed quality (95 to 99% usable plants) Short cultivation period (15-16 weeks) High uniformity in habit and flower time Compact well-shaped plant habit for 4-5 in. (11-13 cm) pot Suitable for year-round production; the earliest pot gerbera available Virtually daylength neutral; controlling daylength produces extremely uniform plants, suitable for bench running All potential hybrids must pass a vigorous production test Available as SowEasy® seeds Flower type/size: Daisylike Height: in. (30-40 cm) Germ temp: 64-68ºF (18-20ºC) Growing temp: 66-68ºF (19-20ºC) Plug time: 6 weeks Finish time: 8-10 weeks Flowering time: Year round Sales Window: Year round ®: Revolution is a registered trademark of Kieft Seeds Holland Gerbera Revolution

Gerbera Mega Revolution Mega Revolution® is specially developed for 6-in. (15-cm) containers and larger Plants and flowers are 10 to 15% larger than Revolution It creates nice bushy plants with extremely large flowers Mega Revolution® is a remarkable pot gerbera generation, which excels in earliness over each and every other variety now known in the market Good alternative to the Royal Series Superb seed quality; 90%+ usable plants High uniformity High percentage of top-quality plants Suitable for year-round production Wide color range Mega Revolution® the earliest pot gerbera available Champagne is a bright and sparkling color with dark green center Flower type/size: in. (9-10 cm) Height: in. (30-40 cm) Germination temp: 64-68ºF (18-20ºC) Growing temp: 66-68ºF (19-20ºC) Plug time: 6-7 weeks Finish time: weeks (Finish in 8 weeks from 128 plug) Flowering time: Year round Sales window: Year round ®: Revolution is a registered trademark of Kieft Seeds Holland

Gerbera Mega Revolution

after potting young plant remarks A-container* calcium nitrate powder50kg50kgnorges salpeter calcium nitrate liquid25liter25liter EDDHMA Fe-M0,5kg0,5kgiron DTPA-Fe7liter7 B-container* ammonium nitrate2liter2,5liter magnesium sulfate50kg50kgepsom salt or bitter salt potassium nitrate15kg15kgsalpetre potassium phosphate1liter1 potassium sulfate12,5kg0 magnesium nitrate0liter25liter mono potassium phosphate5kg10kg sodium tetra borate450gram450gramborax or sodium borax copper125gram125gram manganese sulphate450gram450gram sodium molibdate100gram100gram zinc50gram50gram *1000 liter of water per container

Saturated -5Water is easily observed. Press finger on cell *Dr. Koranski's Moisture Management Criteria* Wet -4 Water is not easily observed. When media is lightly touched, there is very little movement from top to bottom. Moist -3Media is black but not glistening. To the touch, there is water, but virtually no water movement. Medium -2The media has changed color from a dark black to a medium brown. There is no water movement. Dry -1The media has change color to a very light brown. Watch out for algae crust where applicable. RelativeLight 24hr.avg. DayMoistureHumidityHrsLevelCelciusECpHEvents water throughly with micro nutrients (1 ppm edta iron, mg 30 ppm, B 0.5 ppm) Yellow line Humidity is critical. Free water sitting on the seed is bad! Cover with remay, light cover of vermiculite 35 to to to w shut off mist! Looking for cotyledon emergence

Saturated -5Water is easily observed. Press finger on cell *Dr. Koranski's Moisture Management Criteria* Wet -4 Water is not easily observed. When media is lightly touched, there is very little movement from top to bottom. Moist -3Media is black but not glistening. To the touch, there is water, but virtually no water movement. Medium -2The media has changed color from a dark black to a medium brown. There is no water movement. Dry -1The media has change color to a very light brown. Watch out for algae crust where applicable. RelativeLight 24hr.avg. DayMoistureHumidityHrsLevelCelciusECpHEvents 64 to Natural" Keep standing water off leaf apical. Crucial to avoid distortion 74 to Natural" to Natural" remove and reuse remay 94 to Natural525w water with micro nutrients (1 ppm edta iron, mg 30 ppm, B 0.5 ppm) Yellow line 104 to Natural" to Natural"

Saturated -5Water is easily observed. Press finger on cell *Dr. Koranski's Moisture Management Criteria* Wet -4 Water is not easily observed. When media is lightly touched, there is very little movement from top to bottom. Moist -3Media is black but not glistening. To the touch, there is water, but virtually no water movement. Medium -2The media has changed color from a dark black to a medium brown. There is no water movement. Dry -1The media has change color to a very light brown. Watch out for algae crust where applicable. RelativeLight 24hr.avg. DayMoistureHumidityHrsLevelCelciusECpHEvents 123 to Natural" Pick and replant Doubles. 133 to Natural725w Apply nematodes as spray. Water in immediately 143 to Natural" Humidity leves should be adequate to help shed seed coat. 153 to 475Natural"220, to 475Natural"220, Citation 173 to 475Natural"220, monitor insect counts. F Gnat larvae can cause distortion 183 to 475Natural"220, to 475Natural"220, Feed with ppms

D ay Moist ure Humid ityHrs Le ve lCelciusECpHEvents 202 to 475Natural"220, to 475Natural"22up to to 470Natural"20up to move to finishing environment 232 to 470Natural"20up to set up misting program for first few days if RH levels are not adequate 242 to 470Natural"20up to place sticky cards (blue/yellow) 252 to 470Natural"20up to to Natural"20up to to Natural"20.8 to to Natural"20.8 to to Natural"20.8 to Feed with ppms 302 to Natural"20.8 to Citation 312 to Natural"20.8 to to Natural"20.8 to to Natural"20.8 to make sure temps do not fall below 18C 342 to Natural"20.8 to to Natural"20.8 to

362 to Natural"20.8 to Grades: 1) Extremely Distorted, Stunted, no germination are thrown out. 2) Large plants. 3)Small Plants - plants that are 2/3 the size of the large plants or smaller. These will be scanned out and labeled with a red tag. These plants need to be pushed in a warmer zone or with feed to catch up to the Large plants. This will not cause a delay in blooming if done correctly. 372 to Natural"20.8 to Feed with ppms 382 to Natural"20.8 to to Natural"20.8 to to Natural"20.8 to to Natural"20.8 to to Natural"20.8 to to Natural"20.8 to to Natural"20.8 to Regrade the 3) plants from day 36 to see if they are now available. 452 to Natural"20.8 to Possibility of a light GR if necessary. B-9 at 1250 ppm. 462 to Natural"20.8 to to Natural"20.8 to to Natural"20.8 to to Natural"20.8 to to Natural"20.8 to ready for transplant

Plug planted too deep = crownrot

Plug not in centre

Media with rice hulls -> too wet = too cold

Regrowth after wet period

JHL tour – seedling, 7 weeks old

Ready for potting

Potting robot

No watering for 24 hours

Producing on 2 levels

70% first flush

Here we come…..