Celosia argentea cristata Act Zara (Orange)
With a beautiful bright orange colour, Celosia Act Zara is a flamboyant and indispensable variety from the Act series. The Celosia Act series is the market leader in Europe for Celosia cristata and sets the standard at a very high level. Celosia Act has it all: broad, voluminous flower combs; radiantly bright colours; tall, sturdy, unbranched stems and a long vase life. For the grower, the Act series also offers numerous advantages. The high level of uniformity in plant development and cultivation speed between the varieties is exceptionally, ensuring laser-sharp uniformity in production. In addition, Act is more resistant to diseases such as Botrytis and Fusarium. With the Celosia Act series you get an extra early start and have the opportunity to continue harvesting for a long time. By planting in the greenhouse from early spring (even earlier with additional lighting) until late summer and with a cultivation period of 8 to 13 weeks, you can harvest from spring to late autumn. Create a beautiful assortment with the various exotic colours of this top series, or choose for the uniform Celosia Act Mix.
Properties
Botanical name:
Celosia argentea cristata
Family:
Amaranthaceae
Series name:
act
Product group:
Celosia
VBN code:
109862
Status:
Product group:
Cultivation information
Starting material:
Seed
Pot size:
cm
Stem length:
80
-
120
cm
Growing location:
Greenhouse
Plant density:
40-56
/m2
Sowing period:
Early spring to late summer
Growing temperature:
Warm
Pot size:
cm
Pot size:
cm
Ideal growing temperature:
°C
Growing time to young plant:
3-4
weeks
Growing time from young plant to final product:
8
-
13
weeks
USDA Hardiness zone:
Average number of seeds per kilo:
The information shown here is intended as a general guide and should not be considered growing instructions. Details are based on Western European climate conditions, unless specifically stated otherwise.
