2004 Red Elf
Growth Regulators Applied / Height graph
Graph shows projected plant heights during production of the crop. Dots are plotted actual height each week. Arrows indicate when PGRs are applied with details in the weekly notes. We use the “late” graphical tracking curve and heights are from bench to height of growing tip. Heights are plotted from date of pinching to projected date of finish.
Notes
11/16
This crop of Red Elf has finished on schedule, but is about 2 inches short. The crop schedule was too short and it would be better to start this variety about 14 days earlier. An additional problem was the very unusual cooler temperatures and lower light levels from the hurricanes that came during the important vegetative growth period between pinch and initiation. In other areas and crops, we are seeing this effect on other lower vigor varieties that are already on a short schedule.
11/09
This crop will be finished next week.
11/02
This crop should finish in a couple of weeks be well developed short plants.
10/26
These plants continue spreading more than growing in height. We still anticipate them finishing at about 11 inches.
10/19
These plants are filling out more now and the more spreading growth habit is starting to show. They should finish at about 11 inches but with large bracts.
10/12
First color is starting and it is clear now that this crop is not going to make the size objectives. The schedule is too short and 1-2 more weeks of vegetative time was needed.
10/05
This crop continues to look good and is displaying its compact growth habit.
9/28
Red Elf is another early variety that is showing the first blush of color now. So, we need to let it go and see what it does.
9/21
This crop is not likely to jump on us, so we did not spray this week.
9/14
Lateral growth on Red Elf is good now. We will wait to see when the first spray is needed.
9/07
Red Elf is a naturally shorter plant, but is not a weak plant. It has a slightly rounded habit and is uniformly flat on top. Height control should not be a problem.
