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Stock Stox
StoX is a very exciting new release from the breeders at Evanthia and a real breakthrough in Matthiola breeding! The growth habit, shape and structure is comparable to the Iron series, with robust and woody stems. What sets this series apart from the rest is the muted, antiqued range of colors that are highly desirable in the cut flower industry. Expect around 60% doubles - singles are still just as fragrant and can be used in mix bouquets.
As with all of our stock, these are sown with 2-3 seeds per plug and should be transplanted without disturbing the roots. This close spacing will increase stem length with no ill affect on the flower quality.
About Tray Sizes
210 and 125 cell trays are full-sized trays, and three of these will fit in a shipping box.
50 cell trays are half-sized trays (unless otherwise noted) and two of these are the equivelent of one full sized tray. Six of these will fit in a shipping box.
18 and 32 cell trays are full sized trays specifically for our vernalized perennials. These have their own set of shipping rules (find details HERE) and cannot be combined with items grown in 210, 125, or 50 cell trays.
Growing Guides
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| Common Name | Stock |
| Genus |
Matthiola
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| Species | incana |
| Family |
Brassicaceae
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| Life Cycle | annual |
| Format | Plugs |
| Plug Care |
Transplant with 1 week of arrival.
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| Netting / Staking |
1 layer of support netting.
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| Temperature Range |
28-75F
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| Spacing |
Plant clumps of 2 to 3 plants every 6".
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| Soil Preference |
Fertile, moist, and well drained.
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| Day Length |
Facultative long day.
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| Pinching | No |
| When to Plant |
Plant in the cool part of the year, either 2-4 weeks before first frost in fall, or 4-6 weeks before last frost in the spring.
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| Harvesting |
Harvest when flowers are 2/3 open. Don't cut too young as the buds don't continue opening as much as other species.
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| Post Harvest Care |
Holding solution in the cooler.
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| Diseases / Insects |
Generally pest free. Aphids and other common pests may occur from time to time.
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| Bailey's Notes |
The cooler you grow stock, the better the quality will be. It needs lots of fertility and must never dry out. This is a crop that won't recover from a single bad day in its life, but if you meet its needs will reward you with tall stems topped with impressively large flowers. They have a strong tap root, and need to be planted on arrival. Do not hold stock in its tray for more than a few days. The best stock is grown in a high tunnel, transplanted in late winter. It can handle a frost, but prefers to establish in a range of 35-50F. Don't worry if you see buds forming when the plant is too short. They add significant height from the time of bud initiation to harvest.
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