CUT FLOWERS / EARLY POTOMAC
Snaps second to none PanAmerican Seed is the world-leading supplier of F 1 forcing snaps, with an unsurpassed choice of top- producing varieties selected for stem and flower quality, photoperiodic response and earliness to flower. With selections streamlined into 4 flowering response groups – including our popular Potomac family – you’ll find it a “snap” to build an all-year program of successful growing.
Potomac ™ Series F 1 Form Supplied As: Raw Cultivation Type: Greenhouse, High Tunnel, Field Planting Density: 106 to 128 plants/sq. metre (10 to 12 plants/sq. foot). Usage: Line, Secondary Stem Length: 39 to 60 in./99 to 152 cm Potomac is a group 4 snapdragon best for long days, high light and temperatures greater than 16°C (60°F). Harvest Recommendation: Harvest stems when 5-6 florets have opened. Keep snapdragons vertical after harvest to prevent stems from curling. Post-Harvest Recommendation: Snapdragons are sensitive to ethylene; it is recommended to treat with an ethylene- inhibiting product after harvest. Hydrate and store in a cooler at 2-5°C (36-41°F) in commercial floral holding solution at the manufacturer’s recommended rates. Always keep snapdragon stems vertical during storage. Vase Life Recommendation: 7-10 days Appleblossom White and rose bicolour. Ivory White White with yellow bee. NEW Plumblossom In-demand colour shares all the features that have made Potomac the top series in snapdragons.
SNAPDRAGON continued Early Potomac ™ Series F 1 Form Supplied As: Raw Cultivation Type: Greenhouse, High Tunnel Planting Density: 106 to 128 plants/sq. metre (10 to 12 plants/sq. foot). Usage: Line Stem Length: 39 to 60 in./99 to 152 cm Early Potomac is a group 3 snapdragon best for moderate daylength, moderate to high light levels and temperatures of 13-16°C (55-60°F). Harvest Recommendation: Harvest stems when 5-6 florets have opened. Keep snapdragons vertical after harvest to prevent stems from curling. Post-Harvest Recommendation: Snapdragons are sensitive to ethylene; it is recommended to treat with an ethylene- inhibiting product after harvest. Hydrate and store in a cooler at 2-5°C (36-41°F) in commercial floral holding solution at the manufacturer’s recommended rates. Always keep snapdragon stems vertical during storage. Vase Life Recommendation: 7-10 days
Early Potomac White (3)
Early Potomac Orange (3)
Early Potomac Pink (3)
Early Potomac Yellow (3)
Early Potomac Rose (3)
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