sakata Close

F1 Falcon Mix

Awaiting product image

Crop Name Petunia
Hybrid Name F1 Falcon Mix
Segment Pot and Bedding flower
Plant Habit Bushy and spreading type
Maturity Period 70–75 days after sowing
Characteristics • Uniform flowering season
• Large flowering habit
• Flower size 7.5 cm dia
• Good performance in bedding plants
• Available in all mix colors
Climate The optimum temperature range for its growth is 15–26°C
Sowing Window July–Nov
Focused Market All India

Parameter Description
Scientific name Petunia hybrida
Hybrid F1 Falcon Mix
Soil Well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter. Ideal pH: 6.0–7.0. Avoid waterlogging
Pot preparation Use a standard potting mix in containers with drainage holes. Avoid porous pots like ceramic or terracotta if they will be exposed to freeze-thaw conditions. For pots, a blend of garden soil, coco peat, and vermicompost is also recommended.
Climate It Prefers cool, dry climate. Optimal temperature: 15–26°C (night 10–15°C).
It cannot tolerate frost; excessive rains reduce flowering.
Season Winter
July- Nov
Fertilizers & Manures Prepare fine tilth; add: FYM/compost: 10–15 t/ha or 2–3 kg per sq. m for beds.
Basal fertilizer: N:P:K = 10:20:20 g/m² or 60:80:80 kg/ha.

Every 15 days:
• NPK 19:19:19 @ 2 g/L (foliar spray)

Once flowering starts, shift to:
• High K fertilizer (e.g., 0:52:34 or 13:0:45 @ 1.5–2 g/L)

Irrigation Light but regular irrigation.
Avoid overwatering—petunia is sensitive to root rot.
Drip irrigation preferred in commercial beds.
Any special crop practices Light hoeing to control weeds and loosen soil.
Pinching:
• Pinch the tips at 3–4 weeks after transplanting to promote branching.

Deadheading:
• Remove faded flowers to increase bloom production.

Diseases
Name of the diseases Symptoms & management
Damping off Nursery problem.
Use sterilized medium; drench with Trichoderma or Copper oxychloride 2 g/L.
Powdery Mildew White, powdery spots on the surfaces of leaves, which may turn brown and shrivel.
Control: Ensure good air circulation, avoid overcrowding, and remove affected leaves. Fungicides like horticultural oil or sulfur can be used
Botrytis (Grey Mold) Fuzzy gray coating on flowers and stems, soft, slimy, decayed tissue, especially in cool, humid conditions
Control: Provide good air circulation, remove spent blooms and diseased tissue promptly, and avoid overhead watering. Fungicides may be used preventatively.
Chlorothalonil 75% WP (1g/L), Spary Copper Oxy Chloride 50% WP (1g/L)+ Streptomycin 90% + Tetracycline hypochloride 10% (0.5g/L), Kasugamycin 5 % + COC 45 % WP @ 1 gm /ltr
Pests
Name of the pests Symptoms & management
Aphids Small insects on new growth and the undersides of leaves; can cause yellowing leaves and stunted growth. They also transmit viruses.
Control : Spray with a strong stream of water, use insecticidal soap, or introduce natural predators like ladybugs
Acepahte 75 % SP (0.5 g/L), Dimethioate 1ml/L, Imidacloprid 30.5 % SC @ 0.25 ml / ltr, Diafenthiuron 50 % WP @ 1 gm /ltr,
White Fly Leaves turn yellow or pale, starting from lower leaves. Yellowing is patchy and progressive due to sap-sucking.
Control : Buprofezin 25 SC: 1 ml per liter, prevents nymph development. Fipronil 5 SC : 1–1.5 ml per liter
Cutworms/Caterpillars Chewed leaves and stems; cutworms hide in the soil during the day
Control: Handpick them or use biological controls like Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.)
Maturity Flowering starts 70–75 days after sowing.
Continuous blooming for 3–4 months, longer in cool climates.

No description

Related Products