Antarctica
Antarctica® is very well suited for different forcing cultures. The standard cultures of potting and sprouting hyacinths, but it is also extremely well suited for the cut flower culture. Antarctica® is very well suited for very early and late blooming as well.
Advice for greenhouse forcing Temperature for the greenhouse to be kept at: for the first three periods (23 to 26ºC (or 73 to 79ºF). For the subsequent periods the temperature can be reduced to from 19 to 22ºC (or 66 to 72ºF). Antarctica® as cut flowers Cut flowers should become taller then the potted variety. In order to obtain the extra length one needs a longer cold period.
Antarctica® as cut flower needs a greenhouse temperature between 18 and 20ºC or 64 to 68ºF) The growers of Antarctica® are united in the growers’ organization Antarctica. For more information and availability of these versatile hyacinths please contact your supplier or send an e-mail to: info@hyacinthus.nl. Click here to contact us |
