Inky
- Striking, large, red flower spikes on reddish-brown foliage
- Drought tolerant, vigorous millet grass
- Eye-catcher in mass landscape plantings, especially in autumn
Technical Guide: Click here
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- Crop Time
- Spring: 14 - 16 weeks
- Height ∅
- 43 ″ / 110 cm
- Width ∅
- 14 ″ / 35 cm
- Exposure
- Sun - Partial shade
- Seed Form
- Raw Seed
- Best Uses
- Landscape, Pot Plant
Culture guide
Sowing method
4-6 seeds per plug.
Germination
Optimum conditions for seedling development, beginning on the day of sowing until radicle emergence. Expect germination in 5-8 days.
Temperature
Plug culture: 22-24°C (72-76°F) until radicle emergence, then reduce to 20°C (68°F) during day and night.
Growing on: 18-20°C (64-68°F) during day and night. Higher temperatures shorten the crop time of this warm-season crop.
Fertilization
Plug culture: Maintain an EC <0.7. Use a balanced fertilizer. Feeding should start <100 ppm N and gradually work up to 100-175 ppm N.
Growing on: High fertilization levels are required to avoid leaf chloroses. Feed with 150-200 ppm N using a complete fertilizer. Plants with nutrient deficiency will not perform well after transplanting.
