WONDERLAND® MIX Lobularia Maritima (Alyssum) Seeds (Benary) – 5000 Seeds

A proven name in cut flower business with long vase life.

Item no.:  R3740

• Ideal for mixed containers
• Tidy pack performance
• Short crop time, fast to flower

Height: 6 ″ / 15 cm

Seed Form: Raw Seed, Multipelleted Seed

Best Uses: Bedding, Rockery.

Product Care Information:

Sowing Method 5-6 seeds or one multipellet per plug.

Germination:  2-4 days. Do not cover seed as light promotes germination. Maintain consistent, but not excessively wet, moisture levels. Dampen the soil well before placing it in the germination chamber when using multi-pelleted seed. Alyssum is prone to damping off, so use a well-drained medium. Maintain temperatures of 76 °F (24 °C) and a relative humidity of 95%. Cover the seed with a light layer of medium vermiculite.

Alyssum thrives in cool ending temperatures. Maintain temperatures of 50-55 °F (10-13 °C) at night and 55-60 °F (13-16 °C) during the day. Fertilize every other irrigation with 150-200 ppm nitrogen in a balanced fertilizer.

Media Use a well-drained, growing substrate with 20-30 % clay, 1-1,5 kg/m³ complete balanced fertilizer, 0-2 kg/m³ slow release fertilizer (3-6 months), iron-chelate, micronutrients, pH 5.5-6.2.

Temperature: Grow at 13-15 °C (55,5-59 °F) during day time and 10-12 °C (50-54 °F) during night. Temperatures above 16 °C (61 °F) will support stretching of the shoots and an application of growth regulators will become necessary. Lobularia does not tolerate temperatures below -2 °C (28,5 °F).

Fertilization: Low-moderate fertilization levels are required. Fertilize the crop weekly with 100 -150 ppm nitrogen, using alternating a potassium balanced fertilizer and a calcium nitrat fertilizer (N:K₂O-ratio 1:1,5). Avoid high ammonium and high nitrogen levels. To prevent magnesium deficiency apply magnesium sulphate (0,025 %) 1-2 times and in case of iron deficiency (above pH 6.0) apply iron chelate for 1-2 times.