Key Growing Information
Cosmos | Key Growing Information
Written by our research team, this reference contains the essential information for growing cosmos flowers from seed. Read more for a successful harvest!
Follow the recommendations in this technical production sheet for an optimal outcome when growing cosmos flowers. Information is provided on: photoperiodism and succession-planting; site selection; field and greenhouse cultural notes; irrigation and fertility; trellising; pest and disease prevention and management; and cut-flower harvesting.
Cut Flower Kit – Growing Guide for Market Growers. Growing beautiful blooms is a sure way to attract new customers and grow your business. In this kit, we featured proven varieties of cosmos, sunflowers, and zinnias. Varieties include: A) Sunflowers, 1000 seed ea. of Sunbright (F1), Sunrich Orange (F1), ProCut Orange (F1). B) Cosmos: 1/2 oz seeds of Versailles Mix. C) Zinnia: 1 oz seeds of Giant Dahlia Flowered Mix. (Please note: Varieties subject to change.) Also included: The Basics of Cut Flower Growing for Profit; Growing Instructions; Sample Planting Guide.
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Flower Product Manager Hillary Alger provides a look at 'Afternoon White' Cosmos in the trialing field, showing how its well-organized plant architecture provides for ease of harvesting the big clean white blooms.